Dr. Robert Weiss has joined The University of Akron College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering faculty as the Hezzleton E. Simmons chaired professor of polymer engineering. Weiss comes to UA from the University of Connecticut, where he served as the United Technologies Corp. professor of advanced materials and processing and as a professor of chemical engineering.
Weiss, who also served as a distinguished professor at UConn for the past seven years, was director of the university’s polymer program until 2005.
“Dr. Weiss’ expertise in chemical engineering and polymer research will serve an integral role in the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering’s biomaterials and biotechnology initiative,” says Dr. Stephen Cheng, dean of the UA College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. “As the college moves forward on biomedical research as part of the BioInnovation Institute for Akron, Dr. Weiss’ advanced research experience will significantly complement the University’s role as an institute partner.”
Among his many accomplishments, Weiss has edited two monographs, as well as 192 reviewed journal articles and book chapters. He was a Fulbright Scholar, served as a U.S. Representative to the Versailles Project on Advanced Materials and Standards and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, the Polymer Materials Science and Engineering Division of the American Chemical Society and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). He was the recipient of the 2008 International Award from SPE, among other fellowships. Weiss has 19 patents.
Media contact: Denise Henry, 330-972-6477 or henryd@uakron.edu.