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Marc A Hillmyer

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Marc A Hillmyer

McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair, He/Him

 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8255-3853
1991 …2026

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Research interests

The Hillmyer Research Group efforts focus on the design, synthesis, characterization, and applications of advanced macromolecular materials. 

We strive to establish structure-property relationships and to discover and develop technologically important applications of polymers. We use modern polymer synthesis techniques that include various controlled polymerizations and selective polymer modifications, and these synthetic efforts provide the foundation for most projects. Ultimately, we aim to combine contemporary polymer synthesis with detailed molecular, morphological and property characterization to expand our knowledge of fundamental polymer science and advance new technologies. 

Our spotlight areas of research include the development of sustainable polymers from renewable resources and hybrid macromolecular structures that combine disparate polymeric elements into a single compound. As project areas are often interrelated, our group encourages and embraces collaboration. In addition to collaborations between members of the Hillmyer Group, several formal cooperative relationships have been established with several other research groups at the University of Minnesota. The overall polymer science effort at the University of Minnesota is wide-ranging, and the extensive infrastructure and collaborative nature of the faculty truly fosters a unique research environment.

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, California Institute of Technology

BS, University of Florida

External Positions

Editor in Chief, ACS Publications, Macromolecules

2018 → …

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  3. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  4. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  5. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  6. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  7. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  8. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  9. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

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  • Catalysis: general discussion

    Barber, S., Becker, M., Bowden, T. M., Brandolese, A., Buchard, A., Butler, F., Capacchione, C., Chakraborty, D., Trudinger Charnley, E., Cullen, M. J., Dadge, E. O., Denton, E., Harris, M., Herres-Pawlis, S., Hillmyer, M. A., Hughes, J., Kerton, F. M., Kozak, C. M., Mazzeo, M. & McGuire, T. & 14 others, Mecking, S., Michaudel, Q., Mintah, J., Neffe, A., Nozaki, K., Platel, R. H., Romain, C., Tamhankar, M., Thevenon, A., Tonks, I. A., Tufano, F., Wang, Y., Williams, C. K. & Zhu, Y., Jan 8 2026, In: Faraday Discussions. 262, p. 295-310 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Editorial

    Hillmyer, M., Jan 13 2026, In: Macromolecules. 59, 1, p. 4-6 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

  • Impact of Crystallization Mode on Performance of Aliphatic Polyester Thermoplastic Elastomers

    Kumler, M. S., Haugstad, G. & Hillmyer, M. A., Jan 13 2026, In: Macromolecules. 59, 1, p. 445-453 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Ionically Triggered Cleavage of Poly(ethylene glycol) End Capped with Calcium Alginate Oligomers

    Matsuura, H., Kuenen, M. & Hillmyer, M. A., Apr 13 2026, In: Biomacromolecules. 27, 4, p. 2502-2511 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Novel feedstocks: general discussion

    Advincula, R., Bernhardt, B., Bowden, T. M., Buchard, A., Capacchione, C., Chakraborty, D., Cramail, H., Cullen, M. J., Dadge, E. O., Denton, E. H., Getzler, Y., Harris, M., Hillmyer, M. A., Howdle, S., Hughes, J., Husband, J., Irvine, D. J., Irvine, G., Kerton, F. M. & Kozak, C. M. & 19 others, Lamparelli, D. H., Loos, K., Mazzeo, M., Mecking, S., Michaudel, Q., Mintah, J., Neffe, A., Nozaki, K., Platel, R. H., Rahman, M. M., Railton, J., Redfearn, A., Romain, C., Taresco, V., Thevenon, A., Tonks, I. A., Unthank, M., Williams, C. K. & Wybo, N., Jan 1 2026, In: Faraday Discussions. 262, p. 169-190 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

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