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Dr. Junpeng Wang is an Associate Professor at the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering of the University of Akron. His research bridges molecular-level polymer chemistry with macroscopic material properties, focusing on mechanochemistry, sustainable polymers, and stress-responsive systems. He leads a dynamic lab with both graduate and undergraduate researchers.
- Education: PhD in Chemistry from Duke University (2015), BSc from University of Science and Technology of China (2010)
- Postdoctoral Training: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Polymer Network Topology) and University of Chicago (Ionic Porous Polymers)
Research Interests: Polymer mechanochemistry explores how macroscopic forces activate molecular reactions, impacting material properties like stability and degradation rates. His work develops chemically recyclable polymers, stress sensors, and sustainable materials through innovative monomer design and reaction engineering.
Recent publications reveal trends in force-induced polymer degradation, olefin metathesis for recyclable plastics, and mechanochemical fluorescence for damage detection. Collaborations span institutions like Boston College and focus on topics from anhydrosugar polymerization to vitrimers with tunable recyclability.
Scientific Awards:
- EOHS Most Improved Laboratory Award (2025)
- Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar (2024)
- Sloan Research Fellowship (2023)
- NSF CAREER Award (2021)
- ACS Petroleum Research Fund Grant (2021)
Dr. Wang's lab has graduated multiple PhD candidates and actively mentors students in polymer sustainability projects, including NSF-funded initiatives and industry collaborations with Goodyear.
