Samuel Hudson

Research

Dr. Hudson is a polymer chemist with an interest in the conversion of biopolymeric materials, such as chitin, chitosan, amylose and silk like proteins, into useful fibers and films. These studies may involve chemical derivatization reactions, and the characterization of the reaction products. Our laboratory has facilities for wet and melt extrusion of fibers. The chemical aspects of fiber formation are emphasized.

Teaching

• TC105 – Introduction to Textiles and Computers ,
• TC203 – Introduction to Polymer Chemistry ,
• TC402 – Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Fiber Formation ,
• TC461 – Introduction to Fiber Forming Polymers ,
• TC466 – Polymer Chemistry Lab ,
• TC704 – Fiber Formation: Theory and Practice ,