The innovation engine for new materials

Christopher Bates

Associate Director

Prof. Bates’ research sits at the intersection of chemistry and materials science, leveraging synthetic and physical experimental techniques to design, create, and probe the properties of soft matter. Current endeavors span a variety of topics including block polymer self-assembly, new elastomeric materials, and thin film patterning.

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bates@engineering.ucsb.edu