Macromolecules Innovation Institute

2004 SURP Students

 

• John Boyd, University of South Carolina, Spartanburg, SC; Faculty Sponsor: Judy Riffle (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis of Poly(4-vinylphenoxyphthalonitrile-b-styrene) Cobalt Dispersion Stabilizers using Stable Free-Radical Processes"

• Jeff Carter, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: John Morris (Chemistry)
  "Reactivity Studies of Nano-Crystalline MgO Filaments with Dimethyl Methyl Phosphonate, a Chemical-Warfare-Agent Simulant"

• Christopher Cormier, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY; Faculty Sponsor: David Dillard (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  "Evaluation of a Beam on Elastic Foundation Design Method for Acrylic Foam Tape Bonds"

• Tommy Coupar, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Jack Lesko and Scott Case (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  "Fabrication and Performance Testing of Monopolar Plates for Fuel Cell Operation"

• Daniel Crowther, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Tim Long (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis and Characterization of Star-Shaped Poly(d,l-lactides)s"

• Burcin Erenturk, KoC University, Istanbul, Turkey; Faculty Sponsor: Tom Ward (Chemistry)
  "The Kinetics of Morphology Development in Thermoplastic Polyurethanes"

• Joci Forkner, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Craig Thatcher (VetMed)
  "Nutritional Amelioration of Oxidative Stress Induced by Obesity and Acute Weight Loss"

• David Fulks, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Judy Riffle (Chemistry)
  "Poly(dimethylsiloxane-b-2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) Copolymers as Potential Surfactants for the Formation of Silica-Cobalt Microspheres"

• John Hottle, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Alan Esker (Chemistry)
  "Blends of Amphiphilic Poly(dimethylsiloxane) and Non-Amphiphilic Octaisobutyl-POSS at the Air/Water Interface"

• Sarah Huffer, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Alan Esker (Chemistry)
  "pH Effects on Trisilanolphenyl-POSS Stability"

• Phillip Huffstetler, University of South Carolina, Spartanburg, SC; Faculty Sponsor: Judy Riffle (Chemistry)
  "Polymer-Cobalt Complexes and Their Conversion to Functionalized Nanoparticles"

• Michael Ibele, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Faculty Sponsor: Jim Tanko (Chemistry)
  "Solvent Effects on the Rate of Decomposition of Dialkyloxyamines"

• John Janczak, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Jack Lesko and Scott Case (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  "Fabrication and Performance Testing of Monopolar Plates for Fuel Cell Operation"

• Cathleen Jones, Austin College, Sherman, TX; Faculty Sponsor: Tim Long (Chemistry)
  "Amikacin Release from Electrospum Poly(d, l-lactide) Fibers"

• Steven Kyriakides, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Scott Case (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  "Mechanical Behavior of Nafion ad Bpsh Membranes"

• Ozma Lane, Radford University, Radford, VA; Faculty Sponsor: John Dillard (Chemistry)
  "Plasma Modified Polymer Electrolyte Membranes: Deposition of Platinum on Polysulfone Films for use in Fuel Cells"

• Julie Lim, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Felicia Etzkorn (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis and Characterization of the Collagen Mimetic Polypeptide (Gly-ψ[(E)CH=C]-Pro-Hyp) and the Model Polypeptide (Gly-Pro-Pro)n"

• Casey MacQueen, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Kim Forsten-Williams (Chemical Engineering)
  "Immunofluorescent Analysis of Interleukin-1 Effects on Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein-2 Levels on Articular Chondrocyte Surfaces"

• Yanely Malave, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR; Faculty Sponsor: Jack Lesko and Scott Case (Eng. Science & Mechanics)
  "Durability and Variability  Offiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Concrete Reinforcing Bar"

• Jese Mangual, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR; Faculty Sponsor: Jack Lesko and Scott Case (Eng. Science & Mechanics)
  "Design and Testing of Adhesivesly Conded FRP Deck Joints"

• Kathryn McDonald, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID; Faculty Sponsor: Jack Lesko and Scott Case (Eng. Science & Mechanics)
  "Fatigue Variability of E-Glass/510-A-40 Laminates"

• Mariely Mejias, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR; Faculty Sponsor: Jack Lesko and Scott Case (Eng. Science & Mechanics)
  "Evaluation of the Durability of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcing Bars for Concrete Through Field Testing"

• Matthew Moore, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Jack Lesko and Scott Case (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  "Effect of Post Cure on Dow Chemical’s Derakane 470-300 Vinyl Ester Resin and Vetrotex E-Glass Composite Panels Fabricated by Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding"

• Hayriye Ozhalici, KoC University, Istanbul, Turkey; Faculty Sponsor: Tom Ward (Chemistry)
  "Investigation of the Molecular Recognition Characteristics of Adenine Modified Silicon Surfaces"

• Emmanuel Padilla, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR; Faculty Sponsor: Jack Lesko and Scott Case (Eng. Science & Mechanics)
  "Variations of Performance on Epoxy Used for Steel Coatings as a Function of Different Temperatured and Baking Times"

• Christopher Palmer, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Tim Long (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis & Characterization of Novel Cationic Polymers Based on Phosphonium Salts"

• Emily Pfeiffer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; Faculty Sponsor: Jack Lesko and Scott Case (Eng. Science & Mechanics)
  "Temperature-Dependent Thermal Fiffusivity of Glass/Vinyl Ester Composite"

• Rachelle Pinlac, Johns-Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Faculty Sponsor: Jim McGrath (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfonated Poly (arylene ether sulfone) Copolymers with Pendent Sulfonic Acid Groups"

• Todd Rickett, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY; Faculty Sponsor: Aaron Goldstein (Chemical Engineering)
  "Modifying pH of Biomimetic PAH/Heparin Films to Alter Cell Proliferation and Osteoblastic Differentiation"

• Amanda Rudisin, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Tim Long (Chemistry)
  "Cationic Polyelectrolytes as Gene Transfer Agents:  Topological and Molecular Weight Effects on Polyplex Size"

• Benjamin Saylor, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN; Faculty Sponsor: Harry Gibson (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis of Slip-Link Monomers for Polyrotaxanes"

• Daniel Villarreal, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Jack Lesko and Scott Case (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  Compression Strength of E-Glass/Vinyl Ester Composites Under Isothermal Conditions

• Jeffrey Wisard, Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, TN; Faculty Sponsor: Susan Duncan (Food Science & Technology)
  "The Characterization and Comparison of Whey Protein Film Properties and Film Effectiveness in Preventing Rancidity in Roasted Peanuts"