Ben Mudrak
About Ben Mudrak
Ben Mudrak is a Senior Product Manager at ChemRxiv, currently overseeing strategy and budget for the service. He has extensive experience in educational content development and has held various roles at Research Square and the American Chemical Society.
Current Role at American Chemical Society
Ben Mudrak serves as the Senior Product Manager for ChemRxiv at the American Chemical Society. He has been in this position since 2021. In this role, he liaises with the Governing Board and Scientific Advisory Board to establish the strategy and budget for ChemRxiv. He oversees the development and enhancement of services and educational content aimed at authors and reviewers associated with ACS journals. His responsibilities contribute to the effective functioning of ChemRxiv, a preprint service focused on chemistry.
Previous Experience at Research Square
Prior to his current role, Mudrak held multiple positions at Research Square. He worked as the Outreach and Communications Manager from 2017 to 2018, and as the Global Communications Manager from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he served as the Education Program Manager from 2012 to 2014. His roles involved developing communication strategies and educational materials for researchers, enhancing the visibility and impact of Research Square's initiatives.
Academic Background and Education
Ben Mudrak earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology from Duke University, where he studied from 2004 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Virginia, completed from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in the scientific and educational sectors.
Teaching Experience at Elon University
Mudrak served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biology at Elon University for one year, from 2010 to 2011. In this role, he contributed to the academic development of students by delivering lectures and facilitating discussions in the field of biology.
Postdoctoral Research at University of North Carolina
After completing his Ph.D., Ben Mudrak worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2010 to 2012. This position allowed him to further develop his research skills and contribute to scientific knowledge in his field.