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Dr. Thein Kyu is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Polymer Engineering at the University of Akron. He holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from Kyoto University (1980) and has held research positions at McGill University (1980-81) and the University of Massachusetts (1981-83). His research focuses on polymer blends, energy storage materials (e.g., solid-state batteries), flexoelectric polymers, and liquid crystals. He has authored over 230 papers, holds 5 patents, and led grants including NSF-funded projects on solid-state electrolytes and flexible batteries. His team includes Ph.D. and MS students working on advanced materials for energy harvesting and biomedical applications. Key patents include US2018/0337417 (flexoionic membranes) and US9,548,514 (solid polymer electrolytes).
Education: B.S. in Textile Engineering (Kyoto Institute of Technology, 1972), M.S. and Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry (Kyoto University, 1974 and 1980). Research highlights include developing solvent-free solid-state electrolytes and flexoionic materials for wearable energy systems. His current projects address challenges in battery safety, energy conversion, and sustainable manufacturing.
Grants include NSF support for multilayered polymer electrolytes (2015-2019) and PFI-TT funding for adaptive battery designs (2022-2025). Collaborators include industry partners like Chemtronergy LLC. His lab focuses on translating polymer chemistry innovations into practical applications for energy storage, wearable devices, and biomedical materials.
