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John Torkelson is the Walter P. Murphy Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University. His research interests focus on sustainable and recyclable polymers, composites, and nanoscience. He aims to comprehend the fundamental molecular-scale behavior of polymers and how it influences macro-scale properties. His group has made significant advancements in dynamic covalent chemistry, enabling the recycling of spent thermosetting crosslinked polymers into new, functional materials. Torkelson has developed innovative solid-state processing techniques to improve the performance of polymers under various conditions. His achievements have earned him recognition, including the NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award and Fellow status in the American Physical Society. He has published extensively in leading journals, contributing to the field of polymer science and engineering, and continues to explore the interactions between nanostructured materials and their performance characteristics.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Professorship in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering.
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