LEAD: Manufacturers of plastic products say the shortage of qualified polymer scientists and engineers is hampering their ability to compete with foreign rivals.

Stephen Z.D. Cheng (born 1949, Shanghai), is an American polymer scientist and chemical engineer.

Merrill is a legendary figure in the 20th century education of chemical engineers, bioengineers, polymer scientists and biomaterials scientists.

Thomas held 75 patents, and directed the work of several notable polymer scientists.

As the size and shape of a polymer chain are of considerable interest to the polymer scientist it is useful to know how these factors can be assessed.

Macromolecular Reaction Engineering is intended for polymer scientists, chemists, physicists, materials scientists, theoreticians, and chemical engineers.

The Department organises seminars to bring polymer scientists, technologists and engineers from academic and research institutions and industrial organisations together.

Otto Vogl (November 6, 1927 - April 27, 2013 ) is an American chemist, polymer scientist, and educator.

Otto Vogl made great contributions to international cooperation of polymer scientists.

Vogl was one of the first polymer scientists of the US to be invited to visit the People's Republic of China.