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The Teator Research Lab

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Welcome to the Teator Research Lab at KU!

Our research is focused on diversifying the types of structures accessible to us through controlled polymerization and in turn developing new, functional materials. We’re working on developing new polymerizations, new monomers, and new post-functionalization methods. We target applications in a multitude of areas ranging from sustainability, high-performance engineering materials, and biomedicine. Research in the Teator Lab includes components physical organic chemistry, small-molecule synthesis, polymer synthesis, and polymer physics.

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Meet Our Team

Our team of students and postdocs conduct research at the interface of organic and polymer chemistry. Click to learn more about our lab members!
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View Our Work

Get to know all of our findings and view our library of current publications. Plus, check out the media coverage that our work has appeared in.
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Contact Us

Interested in becoming a part of our research or wanting to learn more about what we do in the lab? Feel free to reach out using the contact info on this page.
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Instrumentation

Want to know more about how polymers are characterized, the unique instruments, and the facilities available in our lab? Check out the instrumentation of our lab using this link

Interested in joining our team?

The Teator Lab is looking for researchers!
Open graduate, undergraduate, and postdoc positions are available! If you're interested in joining some exciting organic/polymer chemistry research projects, please contact Professor Teator:

Teator Lab News

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Teator Lab Wins Chem GSO Basketball Tournament!

Alexis, Jeshua, Kasun, Pranay, and Raju bested the competition at the Chem GSO Basketball Tournament! Congratulations to the team! ...

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Alec Wins Cornelius McCollum Scholarship!

Alec received a Cornelius McCollum Scholarship at this year's KU Chemistry Awards and Graduation Recognition Ceremony. This scholarship began in 1966 with the personal donation of Dr. McCollum to create a research scholarship for outstanding graduate students. Congratulations, Alec! ...

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Alexis Wins Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship!

Alexis has been awarded a Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship! The Madison and Lila Self Graduate Program provides financial support and professional development opportunities for promising graduate student leaders at The University of Kansas. In addition to supporting her research efforts for the next 4 years, the fellowship provides...

Kasun Wins Robert & Emily Williams Community Service Award!

Kasun received the Robert & Emily Williams Community Service Award at this year's KU Chemistry Awards and Graduation Recognition Ceremony for his outstanding dedication to service at KU. Congratulations, Kasun! ...