Lauren Geurds

Dr. Lauren Geurds is a Polymer Chemist at the Centre for Materials Science, specializing in surface modification and rheology with a mission-driven focus on mitigating environmental impacts through biobased chemistry. Her research directly addresses aviation industry challenges by developing materials to reduce aircraft drag and fuel consumption.

Her core research interests include:

• Biobased Chemistry
• Surface Modification
• Rheology
• Polymer Chemistry
• Aerospace Materials
• Environmental Sustainability

She emphasizes reducing unintended ecological consequences of innovation, particularly targeting energy efficiency improvements in air travel through advanced material science.

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