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Dale Schaefer is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science since 1997. He served as Director of the Polymer Research Center (1998-2004) and Dean of the College of Engineering (1997). His career spans academia and national laboratories, including Sandia National Laboratories (1972-1997) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (2004-2005).
- B.S. in Chemistry, Wheaton College (1963)
- Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, MIT (1968)
- Post-doctoral in Physics, MIT (1970)
His research focuses on materials science with expertise in polymer physics, colloid science, and neutron/x-ray scattering techniques. He investigates nanostructured materials, including hybrid organic-inorganic composites, corrosion-resistant coatings, and porous materials. His work integrates experimental methods (light scattering, diffraction) with theoretical modeling of polymer dynamics and colloidal systems.
Grants include federal funding from DOE and Air Force Research Laboratory, emphasizing nanocomposite morphology and corrosion inhibition. He has received fellowships from the American Physical Society, Materials Research Society, and American Institute of Chemists, along with the DOE-BES Outstanding Sustained Research Award.
He serves on editorial boards (Journal of Materials Research) and advisory committees for Los Alamos National Laboratory and NIST's Neutron User Group. His technical expertise bridges materials engineering, physics, and chemical engineering with applications in energy, biomedical, and environmental technologies.
