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Stuart Rowan is the Barry L. MacLean Professor of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME), where he also serves as Director of the Materials and Sustainability Engineering Research Theme. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Chemistry and is a staff member at Argonne National Laboratory. His research focuses on dynamic chemistry in polymeric materials, including supramolecular polymers, self-healing materials, and sustainable polymers derived from cellulose nanocrystals. Rowan's group addresses challenges in energy storage, biomedical applications, and environmental sustainability.
Education: BSc (Hons.) in Chemistry from the University of Glasgow (1991), PhD from the University of Glasgow (1995), postdoctoral work at the University of Cambridge (1994–1998) and UCLA (1998–1999). He joined Case Western Reserve University in 1999 before moving to the University of Chicago in 2016.
Research Interests: Synthesis and properties of structurally dynamic polymers, responsive adhesives, metal-containing polymers, and biomaterials. Key areas include redox-flow batteries, ion-conducting polymers, and biomimetic materials. The Rowan Group actively develops sustainable materials to address climate and energy challenges.
Awards: Morley Medal (2013), Herman Mark Scholar Award (2015), ACS and Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowships. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of ACS Macro Letters.
Advancing Science: Rowan's lab trains students and postdocs in molecular engineering, with a focus on interdisciplinary projects. Current lab members include graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduate researchers working on interlocked macromolecules, cellulose nanocrystal applications, and energy storage systems. The group emphasizes collaboration across universities and institutions.
Labs & Facilities: The Rowan Group operates within the Eckhardt Research Center, leveraging advanced facilities for polymer synthesis, characterization, and materials testing. They collaborate with Argonne National Laboratory for cutting-edge research in sustainable materials.
