Christopher B. Gorman

Christopher B. Gorman is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at North Carolina State University (NC State), affiliated with the College of Sciences. His research focuses on nanoscale materials chemistry, including synthesis of novel polymers and materials with tailored electronic and biological properties. He holds a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology (1991) and a B.A. in Computer Science and Chemistry from Drew University (1987).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, California Institute of Technology, 1991
• B.A. in Computer Science and Chemistry, Drew University, 1987

Research Interests:

• Synthesis of conducting polymers for organic electronics
• Dynamic surfaces with self-regulating properties
• Drug delivery systems for biological barriers
• Nanomaterials for environmental remediation (e.g., phosphorus removal)
• Biomaterials with anti-fouling or antimicrobial functions

Recent Publications: Focused on nanoscale materials for biomedical, environmental, and electronic applications. Key themes include quantum dots for antimicrobial materials, functionalized polymers for drug delivery, and surface coatings with controlled degradation.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Gorman Research Group at NC State, mentoring students in nanomaterials synthesis and characterization. Current group members include Sam, Juliana, Dylan, Will, Quy, Carson, Lihan, and Ivan.