Travis Varner

Travis Varner (he/him/his) is an Assistant Teaching Professor at North Carolina State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2021) and a B.S. in Biochemistry from the College of Charleston (2016). His research focuses on stereocontrolled polymerization techniques, particularly involving vinyl ethers and cationic mechanisms, with applications in materials science. He explores methods to tune physical properties of polymers and optimize continuous-flow synthesis processes.

His work bridges fundamental polymer chemistry with practical material design, emphasizing stereoselectivity and reaction engineering. Notable contributions include studies on the historical context of macromolecular science and advancements in polar thermoplastic development.