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Thomas Schroeder

Asst Professor

he/him

Textiles Complex 3306

Bio

Tom Schroeder joined the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science as an Assistant Professor in the fall of 2022.

Research

Drawing from an interdisciplinary academic background, Dr. Schroeder is broadly interested in polymer chemistry and physics, materials science, and biomimicry. His group’s founding research thrusts include:

  1. Control of crystal growth from solution using macromolecular additives
  2. Mineralization of biopolymers for sustainable material development
  3. Ionic circuitry in gels and textiles

More details can be found on the Schroeder group’s website.

Teaching

  • TE 303 (Thermodynamics for Textile Engineers)
  • PCC 462 (Characterization and Physical Properties of Polymers)

Education

Postdoc Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering Harvard University

Chercheur Senior Biophysics Adolphe Merkle Institute, Fribourg, Switzerland

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering University of Michigan

M.S.E. Chemical Engineering University of Michigan

B.A. Chemistry Northwestern University

Area(s) of Expertise

Polymers, gels, soft materials, crystal growth, ionic circuitry, bioinspiration

Publications

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