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Matthew L Becker

Hugo L. Blomquist Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
Chemistry
B120 Levine Science Res Center, 308 Research Drive, Durham, NC 27708
B120 Levine Science Res Center, 308 Research Drive, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


The Becker Laboratory for Functional Biomaterials is a multidisciplinary organic materials group working at the interface of chemistry, engineering and medicine.   We are developing families of degradable polymers with highly tunable physical and biological properties that are being applied to unmet needs in flexible electronics, soft tissue repair, neural, orthopedic and vascular tissue engineering.  We are also actively engaged in additive manufacturing and the development of custom inks that are enabling unique solutions to challenging design paradigms in biomaterials and drug delivery.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Hugo L. Blomquist Distinguished Professor of Chemistry · 2020 - Present Chemistry, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor of Chemistry · 2019 - Present Chemistry, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science · 2019 - Present Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering
Professor of Biomedical Engineering · 2019 - Present Biomedical Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering

Education, Training & Certifications


Washington University in St. Louis · 2003 Ph.D.
Washington University in St. Louis · 2000 M.A.
Northwest Missouri State University · 1998 B.S.