Isaac VonRue, Ph.D., received a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Physics from Georgetown College. He went on to receive his Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For his dissertation he studied the reversible morphological transitions of polystyrene-b-polyisoprene micelles. After completing graduate school he was a visiting assistant professor at Stetson University and a visiting assistant professor at the University of Puget Sound. Dr. VonRue's current research focusses on studying biodegradable polymers such as polycaprolactone and shape-memory polymers made from polyvinyl alcohol and corn starch as well as how to best incorporate AI into college courses. In his spare time, he likes to play board games, brew beer, and cuddle with his two dogs.
Education
B.S., Chemistry, Georgetown College
Ph.D., Polymer Chemistry, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Presentations
“Investigating Poly(ε-caprolactone)/dimethylformamide Thermogels with Differential Scanning Calorimetry” Poster Presentation given at the 2019 AP Chemistry Reading in Salt Lake City, UT; June 2019.
