Lesser Research Group – People
Brian Cromer
Joined group December 2010
B.S.E. Polymer Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 2010
M.S. Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 2011
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Currently working on polyolefin nanocomposites. Click here for complete summary of research in PDF format.
Angela Cugini
Joined group December 2010
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Villanova University, 2010
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Currently working on using low molecular weight solvents for reinforcement of polymeric films. Click here for complete summary of research in PDF format.
Jan Kalfus
Joined group in February 2010
M.Sc. Chemistry of Materials, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic, 2002
Ph.D. Macromolecular Chemistry, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic, 2005
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Currently developing advanced relaxation spectroscopy methods and investigating elasticity and relaxation behavior of complex hydrogel systems.
Polina Razina
Joined group in December 2009
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 2008
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Currently working on exploiting unique characteristics of SC CO2 to improve processing conditions of intractable polymers and alter the final properties of conventional polymers. Click here for complete summary of research in PDF format.
Naveen Singh
Joined group in December 2007
B.Tech. Polymer Engineering and Technology, University of Mumbai Institute of Chemical Technology, 2005
M.S. Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 2008
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Currently working on competitive network systems. Click here for complete summary of research in PDF format.
Zhan Hang (Henry) Yang
Joined group in December 2008
B.S. Chemical and Molecular Engineering, State Univeristy of New York at Stony Brook, 2008
M.S. Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 2009
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Currently working on ionic liquid reinforced thermosets. Click here for complete summary of research in PDF format.
