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Caroline Schauer is a Professor and Department Head in Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University's College of Engineering. Holding the Margaret C. Burns Chair in Engineering, she has been tenured since 2010 and promoted to full professor in 2018.
- BS (1991), MS (1994), PhD (1997) in Chemistry from SUNY Stony Brook
- Postdoctoral fellowships at University of Twente, Tufts University, and Naval Research Laboratory
Her research focuses on natural polymer processing, electrospun nanoyarns, biodegradable biomaterials, and concrete self-healing technologies. Recent work explores MICCP (microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation) for sustainable infrastructure and collagen-based nanoyarns for tissue engineering.
Key trends in her publications include bio-inspired fiber design, antimicrobial material development, and environmental applications. Notable contributions span smart textiles, wound healing dressings, and conductive polymer composites.
- Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), 2021
- ELATES Fellow, 2017-2018
- Drexel Harold M. Myers Award for Distinguished Service, 2018
- Drexel Fellowships Office Faculty Mentor Award, 2016
Schauer has secured funding from NSF, DOD, PA Innovation Fellowship, and the US Department of Education. She leads the Natural Materials and Polymer Processing Group and serves as President of the Fiber Society since 2023.
