Jeffrey Moore

Jeffrey Moore

Professor Emeritus, Chemistry

Areas of Research

Biochemistry, Chemistry

Research Program and Theme

Cancer Engineering and Biological Systems | Comparative and Engineered Oncology Models

Research Focus

Jeffrey “Jeff” Moore’s research group is dedicated to the professional development of next-generation scientists and educators who will impact the world with their skills and knowledge. The group’s research integrates ideas from physical organic chemistry and engineering with polymer synthesis to invent mechanically responsive materials. Motivated by the technological need for materials that are safer and last longer, experiments are designed to understand the fundamental science of mechanochemical transduction, which in turn helps in the design of polymers that produce chemical signals or undergo chemical reactions following mechanical activation. He is a faculty member of the Beckman Institute and the Frederick Seitz Material Research Lab.

Education

  • Ph.D., Materials Science, University of Illinois, 1989

Campus Affiliations

Select Honors and Recognitions

  • AAAS Fellow, 2003
  • PMSE Fellow, 2010
  • ACS Fellow, 2010
  • Stephanie L. Kwolek Award, 2018
  • Edward Leete Award, 2015