Anthony C. Comer

Anthony C. Comer is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Geneva College, where he teaches a range of core engineering courses including Thermodynamics, Transport Processes, Unit Operations, Reactor Design, and Senior Design. He is actively involved in research related to polymer nanocomposites and gas transport in polymeric materials.

Research Interests: Dr. Comer's research focuses on the dynamic relaxation behavior of advanced polymeric materials, particularly polymer nanocomposites and thermally rearranged polyimides. His work investigates how molecular structure and nanoparticle fillers influence glass transition, mechanical properties, and gas transport—key factors in developing high-performance membranes for separation processes. His industrial background enriches his applied research perspective.

Publication Trends: His publications from 2009 to 2013 reveal a consistent focus on the structure-property relationships in polyimides and crosslinked polymers, with an emphasis on relaxation dynamics and transport phenomena. These studies contribute to the broader fields of materials engineering and sustainable separation technologies.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
• Secretary, AIChE Pittsburgh Chapter

Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees or grant funding are mentioned in the text, Dr. Comer supervises senior design projects (EGR 481/482), indicating an active role in student research and capstone engineering education. His prior industrial experience likely informs project-based learning and practical engineering training.

Labs and Teams: Specific laboratory facilities or research teams are not mentioned, but his research areas suggest potential involvement in materials characterization and polymer engineering labs at Geneva College.