Carson Bruns
About Carson Bruns
Carson Bruns is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado, specializing in organic chemistry and mechanical engineering. He has a diverse academic background with degrees from Luther College and Northwestern University, and he has contributed to research and publications in the field of nanotechnology.
Work at University of Colorado
Carson Bruns has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado since 2017. He conducts research at the ATLAS Institute and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His role involves teaching and mentoring students, as well as leading research initiatives in the field of organic chemistry and mechanical engineering.
Education and Expertise
Carson Bruns holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Chemistry and Religion from Luther College, which he completed from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at Northwestern University, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry from 2008 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research and teaching activities.
Background
Before his current position, Carson Bruns worked at Northwestern University as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2008 to 2013. He also held a postdoctoral position at the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University for seven months in 2014. Additionally, he participated in the NSF EAPSI and JSPS Summer Program at The University of Tokyo in 2013.
Achievements
Carson Bruns co-authored a book titled 'The Nature of the Mechanical Bond,' contributing to the field of chemistry. He completed a Miller Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on organic chemistry research. He also co-founded HYPRSKN Inc., where he serves as President and Chief Scientific Officer.