Gregory McKenna

Gregory McKenna is a Research Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on polymer science, rheology, and materials science, with expertise in glassy polymers, nanomechanics, and composite materials. He holds affiliations with the McKenna Group and has held visiting professorships at institutions like ESPCI Paris and the University of California Berkeley.

Education:

• Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, University of Utah (1976)
• M.S., Composite Materials, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1971)
• B.S., Engineering Mechanics, U.S. Air Force Academy (1970)

Research interests include small molecule interactions with polymers, torsion force measurements, and residual stress analysis in composites. His work bridges chemical and mechanical engineering, emphasizing experimental and theoretical rheology.

Awards and Fellowships:

• Bingham Medal (highest honor from the Society of Rheology, 2009)
• Fellowships from AAAS, AICHE, and multiple professional societies
• International and national awards for research and teaching excellence

Labs/Teams: Leads the McKenna Group, dedicated to rheology and polymer physics. Collaborates globally, including with institutions in France and Germany.