S. Eileen Seo
Faculty, Arizona State University
Spring 2026
Michael Robert Swart
Chemical engineering
Thermoplasmonic-Induced Phase Separation of Polymer Blends for Multicomponent Patterning
Enables light-controlled polymer patterning without complex steps, unlocking scalable, tunable soft materials for advanced applications.
Program: FURI
Spring 2025
Mihirkumar Nayankumar Patel
Chemical engineering
Tailoring the Macroscopic Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites by Nanoparticles via Interfacial Engineering
Polymer Nanocomposites that heal themselves when damaged to create long-lasting materials reduce plastic waste and support sustainability.
Program: MORE
Maren Brooke Thompson
Chemical engineering
Using Adenine-Based Copolymers to Realize Kinetic Single Crystals from DNA Nanoparticles
Developing methods for anisotropic crystal synthesis will advance technology for water splitting, supporting a sustainable hydrogen economy.
Program: FURI
Justin Dao
Chemical engineering
Dynamic Polymer Nanocomposites with Tailorable Nanoparticle-Based Bonds
Developing dynamic polymer nanocomposites with tunable self-healing properties will extend a material’s lifetime and will reduce waste.
Program: FURI
Spring 2024
Soham Rajesh Sanghvi
Chemical engineering
Developing Self-Healing Polymeric Nanocomposites through Nanoparticle-based Bonds
By strengthening nanocomposite properties through polyvalent interactions, the utility of self-healing materials can be expanded to a broader range.
Program: MORE
Spring 2023
Kade Denver Hawkins
Chemical engineering
Dual Cationic-Radical RAFT Photo-Polymerization for the Formation of Co-Polymers Under Ambient Conditions
Studying moisture and oxygen-tolerant polymerization mechanisms will allow for more widely used 3D printing mechanisms.
Program: MORE