Welcome to the online home of the research group led by Thomas Schroeder at North Carolina State University, founded in the fall of 2022.

(source: Schroeder and Aizenberg, Nature Communications, 2022)

Research in the Schroeder lab focuses on the study and engineering of polymer-based materials and macromolecule-mediated transport processes.

In particular, we are interested in:

  • Using polymers to control crystal growth processes
  • Developing sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics
  • Generating electrical signals and power using electrolyte gradients in gels

Read more about our ongoing research projects here.