David Salas-de la Cruz

Academic Profile

Academic Background: Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Pennsylvania.

Research Interests: Biopolymer materials, sustainable chemistry, and nanotechnology.

Appointments: Associate Professor of Chemistry, Rutgers University–Camden (cross-affiliated with Newark).

Publications: Articles in Biomacromolecules on biopolymer composites.

Additional Contributions: Co-authored a 'mutual defense compact' for Big Ten schools (New York Times, 2025).