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Stephen L Craig

William T. Miller Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
Chemistry
Box 90346, Durham, NC 27708-0346
3221 French Family Science Cen, 124 Science Drive, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


Research interests in Prof. Craig's group bridge physical organic and materials chemistry. Many of these interests are guided by the vision that important challenges in materials science might be better tackled not from the traditional perspective of an engineer, but rather from the molecular perspective of an organic chemist. Current interests include the design and synthesis of self-healing polymers and the use of modern mechanochemistry in new stress-responsive polymers, catalysis, and the study of transition states and reactive intermediates. These areas require an interdisciplinary and nontraditional mix of synthetic organic and polymer chemistry, single-molecule spectroscopy, supramolecular chemistry, and materials characterization. Research interests are complemented by numerous teaching and outreach activities, including: (1) hosting intensive undergraduate and high school research experiences for a diverse group of both Duke and non-Duke students; (2) exploiting effective, scalable, and low-cost mechanisms for content dissemination; (3) team-based and active learning content in the undergraduate and graduate classroom.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


William T. Miller Distinguished Professor of Chemistry · 2013 - Present Chemistry, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor in the Department of Chemistry · 2012 - Present Chemistry, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Bass Fellow · 2012 - Present Chemistry, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Education, Training & Certifications


Stanford University · 1997 Ph.D.
University of Cambridge (United Kingdom) · 1992 M.Phil.
Duke University · 1991 B.S.