Todd Emrick

Todd Emrick

Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
Room: A613, Conte Research Center
120 Governors Drive
Amherst, MA 01003

(413) 577-1613
tsemrick@mail.pse.umass.edu
www.umass.edu/polymer-science/about/directory/todd-emrick
Emrick Research Group

Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering

Director of Materials Research Science and Engineering Center

Researching synthetic organic/polymer chemistry, functionalization of nanoscale and 2-D materials, aqueous polymer assembly and the preparation of polymer-based therapeutics.

Current Research
My group’s work in synthetic polymer chemistry includes the preparation of new monomers, polymers, and nanocomposite structures, and cuts across application areas of biomolecular materials, electronic materials and devices, and interface modification and stabilization.  Recognizing that many pressing needs in materials science and engineering cannot be satisfied with commercially available “off-the-shelf” polymers, we strive to discover functional polymers that open exciting opportunities in soft materials science.  Some materials chemistry advances made by my group include new types of polymer interlayers in electronic materials and devices (Science 2014, Angew Chem 2019, and ACS Nano 2021), functional polymers that produce “smart droplets” and “adhesive fluids” (Advanced Functional Materials 2019 and J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021), and methods for preparing a wide range of novel and unconventional polymer zwitterions (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021 and ACS MacroLetters 2021). We enjoy working simultaneously along several segments of synthetic chemistry which altogether imparts a collaborative spirit to our group and its activities.

Learn more at Emrick Research Group

Academic Background

BS Juniata College, 1992
PhD University of Chicago, 1997
Postdoctoral training: University of California Berkeley, 1997-2000

  • Center for Bioactive Delivery 
  • Models to Medicine Center 
  • Small Molecule Delivery & Nutraceuticals