Dr. Brooks Abel

Biography

Brooks Abel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, beginning his tenure in 2021. He earned his Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2016. Prior to his current role, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher at Cornell University from 2017 to 2021. His academic journey also includes a B.S. in Polymer Science from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2009 and an internship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, MD, in 2009. Abel’s research focuses on polymer chemistry and organic chemistry, particularly in the areas of stereoselective catalysis and polymer recycling. His research group aims to develop new living polymerization reactions with an emphasis on scalable catalysis and addressing environmental concerns associated with synthetic materials. They pursue application-driven approaches to achieve desired chemical identities and properties in polymer materials, leading to innovations in polymerization methodologies and advancements in the understanding of polymer microstructure, architecture, and functionality.

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