1. Research in polymer dynamics, interfaces and rheology group (Professor S.Q. Wang) Rm: 736 330-972- 7108 swang@uakron.edu

3. A Wide Spectrum of Major Research Facilities ARES with rheo-optics –most advanced controlled rate rheometer Bohlin-CVOR –most advanced controlled stress rheometer Two Monsanto Controlled-pressure Capillary Rheometers Goettfert Controlled-rate Capillary Rheometer Advanced FTIR Microimaging Spectrometer TA stress controlled rheometer and TA modulated DSC Overview of Our Group Current High Level of Research Fundings NSF Grant from Polymer Program of Materials Research (DMR) NSF Grant from Fluid Dynamics (CTS) ACS-Petroleum Research Fund AC Grant Industrial Grants: BP Chemicals, Metabolix Industrial Partners: Goodyear, Advanced Elastomer Systems

4. Biodegradable Polymers (Metabolix) Polymer Nanocomposites (in-house) Polyolefins (BP) Rubbery Polymers (Goodyear) Molecular Rheology (linear viscoelasticity) Diffusion Crystallization Processing (nonlinear viscoelasticity and strong flow) Classification according to materials under study Classification according to topics