Shaw Ling Hsu
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Degree Information:
B.S. Physics, Rutgers University, 1970
Ph.D. Physics, University of Michigan, 1975
Mailing Address:
Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
Room A125, Conte Research Center
University of Massachusetts Amherst
120 Governors Drive
Amherst, MA 01003
Phone:
413-577-1125
413-577-1411
Email:
slhsu@polysci.umass.edu
Fax:
413-545-0082 |
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Research Interests:
Spectroscopic analysis of polymers; Development of environmentally appropriate materials; Characterization of multiphase materials including reactive blends; Deformation induced structural transformation in polymers; Physics of polymer surfaces and interfaces; Aging behavior of polymers.
Current Research:
Our research is focused on performance improvement of environmentally appropriate polymer systems via incorporation of plant based feedstock. Nature provides the variety in chemical composition and structure that can be further altered in our laboratories for use in various applications with emphasis on coatings and adhesives. Through our research, we have the potential to alter drug delivery kinetics, increase performance of biomedical devices, better utilize agricultural and forestry residuals and develop alternative energy to achieve a better environment. Theory and experiments are being carried out to characterize the phase equilibria of these multi-component systems including polyurethanes. In collaboration with our industrial partners we have also characterized the deformation behavior of various natural biodegradable polymers such as poly(lactic acid) and their copolymers.
Honors and Distinctions:
- Fellow, American Physical Society
- Director, Spectroscopy Facility
- Co-Director of the New England Green Chemistry Consortium
- National Science Foundation Creativity Award
- Chair of the Nanotechnology Advisory Board, Taiwan Industrial Technology Research Institute
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Danforth Foundation Fellow
- Sigma Xi Honorary Research Society
- University of Massachusetts Faculty Fellowship
- University of Massachusetts Leadership Award
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