Erion Hasa
Biography
My research uses photopolymerization to alter polymer morphology by creating different polymeric phases within the polymer network. The multi-phase polymers are formed by using monomers that do not react with each other and their structure depends on photopolymerization conditions as well as the initial formulation chemistry. Our goal is to fabricate polymers unique physical and mechanical properties including enhanced toughness, reduced volume shrinkage, as well as controlled gloss and abrasion resistance.