Aaron J Teator

Aaron J. Teator is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Kansas. His research focuses on polymer chemistry, materials science, and sustainable chemistry, aiming to develop novel functional materials through controlled polymerization techniques. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Teator's work emphasizes catalyst development for stereoselective polymerization of vinyl ethers, leading to polar thermoplastics with tunable properties. He has received accolades including the 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award (2022) and the RCSA Cottrell Fellowship (2020). His lab includes graduate students and postdocs exploring applications in biomedical materials, high-performance polymers, and sustainable chemistry.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2016)
  • B.S., Chemistry, University of Nevada, Reno (2012)
• Awards:
  • 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award
  • RCSA Cottrell Fellowship
  • ACS Future Faculty Scholar
• Advising & Grants:
  • Mentors a dynamic team of graduate and undergraduate researchers.
  • Recipient of grants supporting polymer innovation and sustainable materials research.
• Labs & Teams:
  • Teator Research Lab at KU, specializing in organic and polymer chemistry.
  • Collaborations on instrumentation for advanced polymer characterization.