The Genzer group research interests include:
  • material self-assembly and directed assembly,
  • behavior of polymers at surfaces, interfaces, and in confined geometries.

While the core program of our research encompasses mostly various experimental approaches, in our work we also utilize simple chemical synthesis routes and computer simulation/theory. We collaborate closely with several chemists and theoreticians on the latter two activities.

Our current research activities in the group can be broadly divided into three main areas:

  • Substrate pattern recognition by copolymers;
  • Directed assembly of oligomers and polymers on elastomeric substrates;
  • Molecular and macromolecular gradients on substrates.

RECENT NEWS

November 2007 - Jan Genzer has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

October 2007 - We received funding from the NSF for a PIRE International program.

May 2007 - Jan Genzer named NCSU's Oustanding Teacher; elected to the Academy of Outstanding Teachers.

May 2007 - Julie Willoughby defends her Ph.D She is the 11th PhD graduating from the Genzer group.

GROUP MEETINGS

Our regular group meetings are on Mondays at 2:00 PM in Engineering Building 1, conference room 2-018. Visitors are welcome to attend.