Samuel Gido

Research Interests

Self-assembling materials of controlled molecular architecture including: Block Copolymers, biopolymers, liquid crystalline polymers, and semi-crystalline polymers. Polymer structure-property relationships for mechanical, transport, and electronic properties. Thin films, surfaces and interfaces. Protective, nonstick, and marine antifouling coatings. Porous films and coatings. Organic-Inorganic hybrid materials. Biomedical devices and polymers implanted in the body. Polymers for controlled drug delivery. Ion containing polymers. Polymers for energy storage (batteries) and generation. Silicones and silicone hydrogels. Fluorinated polymers. Structural and morphological characterization using electron microscopy (TEM, SEM, STEM) and X-ray scattering.