John Dealy

Research activities

• Nonlinear Viscoelasticity of molten plastics
• Effects of molecular structure on the rheological properties of molten polymers
• Wall slip of molten polymers
• Rheological behavior of melts and elastomers at high pressure
• Shear induced crystalization

Specialized laboratory facilities

• Sliding plate rheometer for molten polymers and elastomers
• High pressure sliding plate rheometer (up to 70 MPa - 20,000 psi)
• RS-5000 controlled stress rheometer rheometer
• ARES controlled strain rotational rheometer
• Instron capillary rheometer with continuous speed control

Collaborators

• Prof Paula Wood-Adams (Concordia University)
• Prof Ronald larson (University of Michigan)

Research Group (staff and students)

• Si Wan (Michelle) Li (PhD student)
• Hee Eon Park (Research Associate)
• Jen Shueng Tiang (PhD student)