The Root Lab investigates functional macromolecular composites for applications in energy, information, robotics, and healthcare technologies.
News
Spring 2025
May 4th: Sam Root was awarded the Glennan Fellowship from CWRU ($7k) to support the development of a new elective course, “Polymer Composites for Electronics” aimed at preparing polymer engineers for high tech manufacturing industries through experiential education including laboratory design and testing of composite materials and devices.
May 2nd: Congratulations to Trevor Swan, who has been selected as a SOURCE STEM 2025 Summer Research Scholar through the Undergraduate Research Office at CWRU!
We are elated to welcome our inaugural graduate students, Roberto Obregon and Riley Donahue. Welcome to the team!
Roberto Obregon (starting May 2025)
Riley Donahue (starting September 2025)
Winter 2025
I have officially moved from California to Cleveland! I am in the process of setting up the laboratory. Thanks to the School of Engineering and the Case Alumnus Association, for their articles announcing my new position here in the Department of Macromolecular Science & Engineering!
New Faculty Spotlight: Case School of Engineering
Case Alumnus Association: Welcome Aboard!
Fall 2024
I spent 6 months on ‘sabbatical,’ working as a scientific consultant for Thintronics Inc., a Bay Area startup company developing high performance insulator technology for applications in AI data centers, networking, RF, and other electronic devices. I had an amazing experience working with the Thintronics Team and I am looking forward to future collaboration.
