Regular biography
Dorian Canelas is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Chemistry at Duke University's Chemistry department. His research interests include chemical education research, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and macromolecules for industrial and biological applications. He has been actively involved in implementing student-centered pedagogies and developing programs to enhance undergraduate retention in science tracks. Canelas has received recognition for his contributions to teaching, including awards for engaging students in lifelong learning and promoting inclusive STEM education. His work spans both educational research and practical applications in materials science.
Scholar-generated biography
Dorian Canelas is an Associate Professor of the Practice in Chemistry at Duke University, with a focus on chemical processes and materials science. His research explores polymerizations in supercritical carbon dioxide, surfactant design for CO₂-based systems, and the synthesis of polymeric materials through dispersion polymerization. He also investigates the role of surfactants in emulsion stabilization and the behavior of block copolymers in supercritical environments. His work integrates chemical engineering principles with advanced characterization techniques such as neutron scattering and dynamic light scattering. Canelas' research emphasizes sustainable chemical processes and the development of novel materials for applications in drug delivery and diagnostic imaging.