Dr. Haley Beech
Assistant Professor
Specialties
Polymer chemistry
Polymer physics & mechanics
Education
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2018
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023
Postdoc, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2023-2026
Office: Baker Center - Bldg 180 - 304E
Phone: (805) 756-3501
E-Mail: hbeech@calpoly.edu
Research Interests
Our research group is centered at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and engineering- we welcome students from a variety of STEM backgrounds! Research topics include:
- Precise polymer synthesis and functionalization
- The development of structure-property relationships using methods including rheology, light/x-ray scattering, and mechanical testing
- Polymer (re)processing and degradation
- Bio-synthetic composite materials
