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Laure Kayser is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Delaware, with a dual appointment in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. She leads the Kayser Lab, which focuses on designing next-generation soft organic electronic materials to study and repair the nervous system.
Dr. Kayser earned her B.Sc. (2007) and M.Sc. (2009) from the University of Strasbourg, France, followed by a Ph.D. (2016) from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She completed her postdoctoral training (2016-2019) at the University of California San Diego.
Her research sits at the intersection of organometallic chemistry, polymer synthesis, and materials engineering, with a particular focus on polyelectrolytes for applications in organic electronics, energy, human health, and robotics. The Kayser Lab addresses critical challenges in neurological disorders, which affect nearly one-sixth of the world's population according to the World Health Organization, by developing novel electronic materials that can interact with the human body.
Her publication record demonstrates consistent advancement in the field of conductive polymers and bioelectronics, with a recent emphasis on thermo-responsive materials, tactile actuators, and mixed ionic-electronic conductors. Her 2023 NSF CAREER award on Block Polyelectrolyte Complexes for Controlled Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conduction represents significant recognition of her research program's potential.
Dr. Kayser's work bridges fundamental polymer chemistry with practical applications in neuroscience and medical devices, aiming to translate basic research in soft electronics into societal benefits. Her lab employs interdisciplinary approaches to solve challenges in neural interfaces, haptic technology, and biomaterials for neurological repair.
