Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering
Engineering » Materials Science and Engineering
Engineering » Macromolecular Science and Engineering
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Abdon's research focuses on soft matter engineering with applications in healthcare, robotics, and environmental applications. His research includes the development of biodegradable polymers, bio-derived polymers, self-healing materials for life-cycle management, microfiber pollution, sustainable wearable technology, degradable robotics, and self-powered robots for the environment (for environmental remediation and capture of pollutants from wastewater).
He is also teaching sustainable materials design and engineering in MSE 481 (Fall term).