C. Michael Roland

C. Michael Roland is Head of the Polymer Physics Section at the Naval Research Lab in Washington DC, noted for his development of elastomeric coatings for blast protection, and for diverse accomplishments in the field of elastomer science. He is a former editor of the scientific journal Rubber Chemistry and Technology.[1][2]

Education

1974 - BS Chemistry, Grove City College 1980 - Ph.D. Chemistry, Penn State

Career

1981-1986 - Firestone Central Research Labs
1987–present - United States Naval Research Laboratory

Roland holds 13 patents.

Awards

In 2002, he received the Melvin Mooney Distinguished Technology Award. In 2012 he received the Charles Goodyear Medal of the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society.

References

C. Michael Roland, 2012 Charles Goodyear Medalist, Rubber Chemistry and Technology, vol. 85, G2, 2012.
"Polymer Physics group webpage". Retrieved 6 Sep 2014.

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