Dr. Stuart Rowan

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Biography

Stuart Rowan is the Barry L. MacLean Professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago. He holds a BSc with Honors in Chemistry from the University of Glasgow, obtained in 1991, and completed his PhD in 1995. His academic journey included postdoctoral studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, and faculty positions at Case Western Reserve University. At the University of Chicago, he contributes to research in dynamic chemistry, particularly in developing adaptive polymeric materials. His research focuses on supramolecular polymers and sustainable materials, exploring dynamic covalent chemistry for responsive and self-healing materials. Professor Rowan has published over 170 scientific papers and serves as Editor-in-Chief for ACS Macro Letters. His innovation extends to the applications of polymer engineering in areas such as energy and biomaterials. He has received notable awards including the NSF CAREER award and the Morley Medal, and is a Fellow of the American Chemical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Barry L. MacLean Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Research and teaching in molecular engineering, focusing on dynamic chemistry and polymeric materials.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Case Western Reserve University • Cleveland, OH

Conducted research and taught in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering.

Associate Professor

— Present

Case Western Reserve University • Cleveland, OH

Promoted to full professor in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Reading
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IELTS
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Prerequisites
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