James Eagan

Dr. James Eagan is an Assistant Professor at the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering within the University of Akron. His research focuses on developing synthetic methodologies for sustainable polymeric materials, particularly polyolefins and CO2-derived polymers.

• Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry (Columbia University, 2014), B.S. in Chemistry (Emory University, 2009).

Research Interests: Addressing environmental challenges through chemistry-driven innovations, including plastic recycling, degradation, and performance enhancement via catalysis and novel polymer architectures.

Scientific Contributions: Recent work spans recyclable vitrimers, CO2-butadiene copolymers, and polyolefin compatibilization. Key themes include circular economy solutions and green materials design.

Laboratory: The Eagan Lab (https://eaganlab.com/) bridges organic synthesis and polymer engineering for sustainable applications.