CME Seminar Series - Winter 2025 with Dr. Phillip Choi

📢 CME Seminar Series – Winter 2025 📢

Join us for an insightful talk by Dr. Phillip Choi, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Regina! 🎓

🔬 Topic: Study of Polymer Dynamics Using the Free Volume Concept
📅 Date: February 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: CC 214, Loyola Campus

Polymer dynamics has long been described using the Rouse model and reptation theory, but what if a single mechanism could explain the behavior of macromolecules across all molecular weights? 🤔

Dr. Choi will discuss his research on free volume theory, which provides a unified approach to understanding polymer diffusivity and viscosity—offering insights beyond traditional models. His work explores:

✔️ How free volume affects molecular motion and viscosity
✔️ A new theoretical method to estimate glass-forming liquid viscosity
✔️ The correlation between free volume and polymer entanglements

As a renowned expert in polymer science, Dr. Choi has made significant contributions to the field, including co-authoring The Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering (4th ed., 2025).

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain cutting-edge insights into polymer science!

📩 For inquiries, contact Deniz Erol (deniz.erol@concordia.ca)