Dr. Carmen Scholz
- Postdoc in Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, U.S.A., 1992-1994
- Dr. rer.nat. (Ph.D.) in Chemistry, University of Technology, Dresden, Germany, 1991
- Diploma (M.S.) in Polymer Chemistry, University of Technology, Dresden, Germany, 1987
Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama in Huntsville
Associate Editor Polymer International http://www.interscience.wiley.com/polymerinternational
Associate Editor Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers http://jbc.sagepub.com
Research concentrates on the synthesis and characterization of biocompatibel and biodegradable polymers.
We collaborate closely with the Boston Retinal Implant Project on the hermetic and biocompatible encapsulation of retinal implants. We study methods of deposition, physical properties and biocompatibility of materials that provide barrier properties and amphiphilic block copolymers that convey biocompatibility.
Natural-synthetic hybrid block and graft copolymers are synthesized and studied for the ability to self-assemble into nano and microparticles that can potentially act as drug delivery vehicles.
- Environmental Chemistry of the BP Oil Spill (Year One Block Grant, MESC, Co-Principal Investigator, Task Lead, Task Data Contact)