Jonathan Coote

Biography

Jonathan Coote joined the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials in 2026 as an Assistant Professor in the Packaging Systems and Design program, where his work focuses on design of sustainable plastic materials.  Prior to this, he was a postdoctoral associate at the University of Minnesota, collaborating with the NSF Center for Sustainable Polymers. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee in 2022 and his B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering from Tulane University in 2013.

Education

• B.S.E. - Chemical Engineering - Tulane University, 2013
• Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering - University of Tennessee, 2022

Areas of Expertise and Research Interest

• Polymer physics and chemistry
• Sustainable polymers
• Enhanced recyclability of plastic waste
• Biodegradable plastics
• Biomimetic materials design

Classes

• None yet assigned

Research Program Description

Dr. Coote’s research focuses on applying polymer physics and polymer chemistry to the design of sustainable plastic materials for packaging applications.