Mark Dadmun

Curriculum Vitae

 

Chemistry Department
Buehler Hall
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-1600

Phone: (865) 974-6582
Fax:     (865) 974-3454

 

 

Research                    Methods to improve the properties of multicomponent polymeric materials by

Interests                     modification on a molecular level are under examination.  More specifically, control
of blend morphology by optimized interfacial modification or selective segregation
of a surface-active additive are two areas of prime interest.

 

                                    Education      Ph.D.- Polymer Science and Engineering

                                    University of Massachusetts

                                    Dissertation:  Phase Transitions of Lyotropic Liquid Crystalline Polymers:

                                                          Effect of Fluctuation and Disorder.

                                    Thesis Advisor: Professor M. Muthukumar.

                                    September 1991.

                                   

                                    M.S. - Polymer Science and Engineering

                                    University of Massachusetts

                                    February 1991.

 

                                    B.S. - Chemical Engineering

                                    University of Massachusetts

                                    Graduated Cum Laude: grade point average 3.84/4.00

                                    May 1987.

 

                                    Exchange program -Chemistry

                                    University of East Anglia, Norwich, England.

                                    September 1984 - June 1985.

Professional               Professor - Chemistry Department, UNiversity of Tennessee, Aug. 2005-Present

Experience                 Joint Faculty - Oak Ridge National Laboratory, April 2005 - Present

                                   

                                    »   Correlating branched polymer structure to surface segregation dynamics and structure by surface techniques such as neutron reflectivity, ATR-FTIR, and SIMS.

 

                                    »  Forming reactive processing techniques to create optimum polymeric interfacial modifiers in-situ in multicomponent polymer systems.  (Funding: 3M Corporation, NSF CRC Program)

                                   »   Developed guidelines by which optimizing non-covalent interactions between components induces miscibility and alters the ultimate properties of polymer blends and nanocomposites. (Funding: National Science Foundation)

 

                                    »   Understanding the Chemistry of Fingerprint Development by Superglue Fuming (Funding: Dept. of Justice)

 

                                   Associate Professor - Chemistry Department

                                    University of Tennessee

                                    August 2000-Present

                                    Assistant Professor - Chemistry Department

                                    University of Tennessee

                                    August 1994-July 2000

                                    National Research Council Postdoctoral Associate

                                    National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, Maryland - Polymers Division

                                    September 1991 to August 1994

                                    »   Determined the response of lyotropic liquid crystalline polymers to shear flow using in-situ neutron scattering.

                                    »   Succeeded at inducing miscibility between rigid rod polymers and amorphous polymers with specific interactions.

 

                                    Research Assistant - Polymer Science and Engineering Department

                                    University of Massachusetts

                                    January 1988 to September 1991

                                   »   Completed light and neutron scattering experiments to examine the phenomenon of gelation of rod-like polymers in solution.

                                   »   Resolved the response of a liquid crystal to quenched impurities using Monte Carlo and experimental methods.

 

                                    Visiting Scientist - Kernforschungsanlage

                                    JŸlich, Germany

                                    April 1990 to October 1990

                                    »  Completed small angle and quasi-elastic neutron scattering experiments to study the gelation of liquid crystalline polymer solutions.

 

                                    Teaching Assistant - Mathematics Department

                                    University of Massachusetts

                                    January 1986 to May 1987

                                   »  Undergraduate mathematics courses.  Responsibilities included recitations, tutoring students, weekly quizzes, and proctoring exams.

 

Honors and Awards   

 

Chancellors Award for Research and Creative Achievement	2005
Junior Research/Creative Achievement Award	2001
National Science Foundation CAREER Award	1997-2002
Chancellor's Award for Professional Promise in Research and Creative Achievement	1999
Phi Beta Kappa Research and Creative Achievement Award	1998
Science Alliance Research Award	1997-2001
ORAU Junior Faculty Award, Honorable Mention	1996
National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship	1991-1993
General Electric Graduate Fellow	1987-1988
ACS Annual Scholastic Achievement Award	1987

 

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