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Pinar Akcora is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Stevens Institute of Technology, part of the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science. She joined Stevens in 2010 after roles at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her research focuses on polymer nanohybrids, self-assembly of nanoparticles, and energy-related materials. She has held leadership roles in institutional committees such as the CEMS Research Committee and the Nanotechnology Program Coordinator.
Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland-College Park (2005), followed by postdoctoral work at Columbia University (2005–2008).
Research Interests: Synthesis of functional nanocomposites, ionic conductivity in polymer systems, and biofunctionalized surfaces for biomedical applications. Notable contributions include studies on mechanically adaptive membranes and hybrid electrolytes for energy storage.
Awards: 2010 NSF CAREER Award, Stevens Research Recognition Award (2010), and University of Missouri Research Board Grant (2009).
Grants: Over $1.2M in funding from NSF, ACS PRF, and Stevens internal programs for projects on nanocomposites, ionic transport, and sustainable energy.
Professional Service: Editorial board member of the Journal of Polymer Science, co-organizer of the Northeast Complex Fluids and Soft Matter Workshop, and program chair for the APS Division of Polymer Physics.
Labs/Teams: Active in nanotechnology and materials innovation, with collaborations in interfacial engineering and adaptive materials design.
