Dr. Stephen Spiegelberg

Steve has over 30 years of experience in analytical characterization of materials. He has a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from MIT. Before forming Cambridge Polymer Group, Steve conducted post-doctoral research at Harvard University, where he examined the extensional rheology of polymer solutions. His work at Cambridge Polymer Group has focused heavily on polymers used in biomedical applications, including polyethylene and various hydrogel systems. He has also designed test methodologies, processing steps for the crosslinked polyethylenes used in hip and knee replacements, device design and testing, and holds several patents in this area. He has experience in instrument design and fabrication. He chairs several ASTM task forces.