Eric Baer
Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Director, NSF Center for Layered Polymeric Systems
Develops processing-structure-property relationships in polymeric systems; creates micro- and nano-layered films; and produces biomimetic hierarchical structures of soft materials
Office: 420 Kent Hale Smith
Phone Number: (216) 368-4203
Fax Number: (216) 368-6329
Email: exb6@case.edu
Education
Ph.D.,
Engineering,
John Hopkins University,
1957
Awards and Recognitions
2017, Recipient of the Charles Goodyear Medal, American Chemical Society, Rubber Division
Research Interests
Irreversible microdeformation mechanisms; pressure effects on morphology and mechanical properties; relationships between hierarchical structure and mechanical function; mechanical properties of soft connective tissue; polymer composites and blends; polymerization and crystallization on crystalline surfaces; viscoelastic properties of polymer melts; damage and fracture analysis of polymers and their composites. Structure-property relationships in biological systems.
Teaching Interests
In addition to mentoring nine graduate students and two postdoctoral associates in his research group, oversees the educational activities at all levels in the CLiPS NSF Science and Technology Center