Faculty & Staff
Dr. Ryan Toomey
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Professor of chemical, biological, and materials engineering Phone: 813-974-9164 | Office: ENC 3503 Email: toomey@usf.edu Research cluster: Advanced Materials |
Honors & Awards
- 2010 USF Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2008 USF Outstanding Achievement in Research Award
- 2007 NSF CAREER AWARD
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2005 Camille and Henry Dreyfus New Faculty Award
Education & Training
Postdoctoral appointment, Institute of Microsystems Technology (IMTEK), Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg
PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota
BS, Chemical Engineering, UC Berkeley
Research Overview: Polymeric and soft materials
Our research is in the area of polymers and gels, especially the physics of polymers that deform or respond to external stimuli, including electric, magnetic, and thermal cues, with the goal of developing materials that adapt and respond to their environment. Specific research areas include the following:
- Responsive hydrogel textures for cell printing
- Physics of ultra thin film coatings (< 100 nm)
- Natural materials for thin film coatings