Timothy Long

Timothy Long is an Affiliated Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech. He holds leadership roles including Director of the Macromolecules Innovation Institute and previously served as Associate Dean for Research and International Outreach in the College of Science. His research focuses on polymer structure-property relationships, bio-inspired materials, and advanced manufacturing.

Education:

• B.S. in Chemistry, St. Bonaventure University, 1983
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Virginia Tech, 1987

Research Interests: The Long Group investigates polymers for advanced manufacturing, bio-inspired thermoplastics, adhesives, and charged polymers for actuators. Key areas include 3D printing, noncovalent interactions in polymers, and sustainable materials.

Awards:

• AAAS Fellow (2016)
• Virginia Outstanding Scientist of the Year (2016)
• ACS Polymer Division Fellow (2012)
• American Chemical Society Fellow (2009)

Grants & Advising: Long has led interdisciplinary projects through affiliations with the Fralin Life Sciences Institute and Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine. His lab collaborates with Chemical Engineering and Materials Science programs at Virginia Tech.

Labs & Teams: The Long Research Group operates within the School of Molecular Sciences and School for Engineering Matter, Transport, and Energy. They focus on integrating fundamental polymer science with technological applications, including additive manufacturing and bio-compatible materials.