Maria L. Auad

Maria L. Auad is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Auburn University, where she has served since 2006. She directs the Center of Polymer and Advanced Composites and previously held interim leadership roles in Polymer and Fiber Engineering. Her career spans postdoctoral work at Caltech and academic positions at the University of Southern California.

• B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Material Sciences from University of Mar del Plata, Argentina
• Postdoctoral scholar at California Institute of Technology (2000-2002)

Research Expertise:
• Polymer composites and nanocomposites
• Microstructure/nanostructure control in materials
• Shape memory polymers and biomedical applications
• Sustainable materials from renewable resources

Professional Roles:
• Full Professor (2017-present)
• Associate Professor (2010-2017)
• Assistant Professor (2006-2010)