535: Developing Novel Materials with Wide Applications from Medicine to Manufacturing - Dr. Tim Long

Summary: Dr. Tim Long is Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Macromolecules Innovation Institute at Virginia Tech. His work developing macromolecular structures has applications across many industries, including the development of chemotherapy treatments and electro-active devices important for prosthetics. Tim spends a lot of time at work inside, so he likes to spend his free time outside. There are beautiful mountains in Virginia, and he has fun hiking, mountain biking, and enjoying nature with his family.