Report of Professor Thieo E Hogen-Esch from southern California University of America

Dr. Thieo E. Hogen-Esch

Professor of Chemistry, University of Southern California
http://chem.usc.edu/faculty/Hogen-Esch.html

Dr. Thieo E. Hogen-Esch did pioneering work on the structure of ion pairs involved in anionic living polymerizations in the 1960s. He and his group have investigated its mechanism and synthetic applications ever since. More broadly his research is focused on the synthesis and stereochemistry of well defined vinyl and block copolymers using anionic, radical and related stereochemistry of well defined vinyl and block copolymers using anionic, radical and related polymerization methods. Specific examples include macrocyclic containing rings having pendent chromophores, self-assembly of polymer blends mediated by fluorophilic interactions, and polymers with applications in methanol fuel cells.

Tittle 1: Synthesis and Properties of Fluorocarbon Functionalized Polymers 

Time: May 12, 2010, on tuesday, at 10:00-11:30 in the morning.

Location:  Academic auditorium of DPSE Building (Room 228)

Tittle 2: History and Perspectives of Anionic Vinyl Polymerization

Time: May 14, 2010, on Friday, at 10:00-11:30 in the morning.

Location:  academic auditorium of DPSE Building (Room 228)