Thomas McCarthy

Thomas McCarthy is a Distinguished Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the Sylvio O. Conte National Center for Polymer Research. His research focuses on silicones, reactive polymer networks, wetting phenomena, and polymer surface modification. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry (1978) and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (1982) from MIT.

Key research interests include understanding water permeability in hydrophobic materials, superhydrophobic surface design, and silicone-based material innovation. Notable achievements involve creating recyclable silicone elastomers and developing low-hysteresis surfaces for droplet manipulation. His work bridges polymer chemistry with practical applications in materials science and nanotechnology.

Publications span over four decades, emphasizing silicone chemistry, surface engineering, and biomaterial interactions. The McCarthy Research Group collaborates on topics like capillary force lithography and nanocomposite thermal stability. His contributions have advanced fields from water purification to microfluidic systems.

• Education:
  • B.S. Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1978
  • Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, MIT, 1982
• Labs/Teams: McCarthy Research Group