Macro Symposium

46th Macro Symposium 2024

November 14-15, 2024, Location: NCRC B18 Dining Hall

We are excited to invite you to the 46th Macromolecular Science and Engineering Symposium on Sustainable Polymers, taking place on November 14-15, 2024, at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) B18 Dining Hall. This year’s symposium will feature four keynote speakers, professional development workshops, and opportunities for both poster and oral presentations. It’s an excellent chance to engage with peers, learn from experts, and showcase your research.

Xinyue Liu

Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Michigan State University

Anne McNeil

Anne McNeil

Professor, Chemistry & Macromolecular Science & Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Wei Zhang

Wei Zhang

Professor, Chemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder

Marc-Hillmyer

Marc Hillmyer

Professor, Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Abdon Pena-Francesch: Assistant Professor | Materials Science and Engineering and Macromolecular Science and Engineering | University of Michigan


Josh Botkin: Lecturer of Entrepreneurial Studies | Stephen M. Ross School of Business | Entrepreneur in Residence | Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies (ZLI) | University of Michigan

Alicia Comer: Science Outreach Grants Manager | Museum of Natural History | University of Michigan


Justin Joque: Visualization Librarian | University of Michigan Libraries

Michelle Campbell: Program Director of Culture, Grants and Advancement | University of Michigan

Zhanar Tuleutayeva: Program Manager of Culture, Grants, and Advancement | University of Michigan


Saadet Albayrak-Guralp: Lecturer | Chemical Engineering | University of Michigan

Leanna Foster: Research Investigator | DuPont

Albert Liu: Assistant Professor | Chemical Engineering and Macromolecular Science and Engineering | University of Michigan

Julie Rieland: Postdoctoral Fellow | National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

NumberTimeNameTitle
111:00 AMCarlos A. Figueroa MoralesMolecular design of defect passivators for thermally stable metal-halide perovskite films
211:18 AMHochul WooCompetitive Guest Binding in a Metal-Organic Frameworks with Coordinately Unsaturated Metals
311:36 AMQiming LiSystematic Study of Carboxybetaine Zwitterionic Molecules in Application of Anti-icing Coatings
411:54 AMShamalee GoonetillekeStandardized topographical arrays to study surface behavior of bacteria
512:12 PMZhiqiang ShenLinking polymer architecture to bubble shape in film blowing through multistage modeling
612:30 PMGregory ReimonnUnderstanding Conductivity in Acid-Equilibrated Ion Exchange Membranes
712:48 PMTolulope LawalLaundry effluents as potential interferences in microplastic remediation for a polyacrylate adhesive

We are actively looking for sponsorships from companies and organizations who are interested in supporting polymer science and engineering at the University of Michigan. If you are interested to sponsor, please do not hesitate to let us know at [email protected].

Confirmed Sponsorships

Abdon Pena-Francesch

Abdon Pena-Francesch

Assistant Professor, MSE & Macro

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Carolina Benn

Carolina Benn

Academic Program Manager, Macro

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Maya Mulchandani

Maya Mulchandani

Administrative Assistant, Macro

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Henry Thurber

Henry Thurber

PhD Student, McNeil Lab

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Lisby Santiago

Lisby Santiago

PhD Student, Kamcev Lab

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Leah Oppenheimer

Leah Oppenheimer

PhD Student, Kamcev Lab

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Ikramul Hasan

Ikramul Hasan

PhD Student, Kim Lab

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View speaker lists and programs from past symposia:

2023: Macro Banquet Dinner and International Overberger Prize Winner

2022: 45th Macro Symposium: Polymers Around Us

2021: Polymer Research and Development & Professional Development Workshops

2019: Polymer Design Interfaces & The Well-Rounded Scientist Short Courses

2018: Physical & Chemical Interactions of Polymeric Systems & Your Role as a Researcher Outside of the Lab Short Courses

2017: Emergent Polymer Science and Engineering & Beyond Academia Short Courses

2016: Macromolecules and Innovation: From Discovery to Product & Innovation! Short Courses

2015: Polymers and Their Biomedical Applications

2014: Hybrid Materials

2013: Hierarchical Polymers and Macromolecules

Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.