Christopher DelRe

Christopher DelRe serves as Assistant Professor at the City University of New York (CUNY), holding dual appointments at the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) and City College of New York (CCNY) within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. His laboratory operates from ASRC G.358 in Manhattan, with research activities centered on advanced materials engineering through protein manipulation and polymer synthesis.

Dr. DelRe's research program focuses on polymer chemistry and nanoscience, specifically engineering novel materials through three core approaches: manipulation of natural proteins, synthesis of peptide-based polymers, and confinement of synthetic polymers. His work bridges fundamental molecular understanding with practical applications in sustainable materials, targeting environmental challenges through biodegradable polymer systems and enzymatic recycling technologies. Key methodologies include protein-polymer hybrid design, microporous material engineering, and biofunctionalization of nanomaterials.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on sustainable materials innovation, with recurring themes in enzymatic depolymerization of polyesters (2021-2024), programmable degradation of bioactive plastics (2025), and microporous water systems (2022-2024). His research demonstrates interdisciplinary convergence between polymer physics, synthetic chemistry, and protein science, consistently targeting environmental applications through material design.

Founded in Spring 2023, the DelRe Lab actively recruits graduate students and postdoctoral researchers specializing in polymer physics, synthetic polymer chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and protein science. The laboratory maintains dual operational bases at ASRC and CCNY, with current research directions emphasizing microplastic elimination strategies and circular-economy materials for printed electronics. Dr. DelRe engages with the scientific community through platforms like the Bioinspired Green Science Symposium (2022) while maintaining active communication channels via professional email and laboratory website.