ADAM NATHAN MANN
Austin
Summary
I'm a highly motivated PhD candidate with a strong background in the fracture behavior of polymeric materials, and membrane separations. Strengths include the ability to effectively collaborate across disciplines, peer mentorship, and engaging presentation style.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Candidate
University Of Texas At Austin
Austin
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with other researchers from different departments within the organization to develop more effective strategies for conducting experiments.
- Trained and mentored five junior researchers on laboratory techniques and procedures throughout my Ph.D.
- Conducted experiments to analyze data and validate research hypotheses.
- Participated in project meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and next steps in research initiatives.
- Participated in three conferences and seminars related to research science topics, including the.
- Reviewed scientific papers submitted by colleagues prior to publication submission
Policy Research Assistant
Congressional Research Service
Washington
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with a senior policy analyst to develop a comprehensive report on federal sustainable building policy (CRS Report R46719)
Education
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.2021
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXSkills
- Polymer synthesis and characterization techniques (eg, NMR, GPC, DSC, TGA, DMA)
- Mechanical and fracture characterization of polymers
- Proficient in MATLAB and Microsoft Office programs
- Mentoring junior researchers
Awards
July 2024
GRC Polymer Physics Student Poster Award
May 2016
Eagle Scout Award
Publications and Patents
- B.D. Freeman, N.P. Wamble J.F. Brennecke, B.J. Pedretti, N.A. Lynd, A.N. Mann, and G.E. Sanoja. Synthesis and fabrication of mechanically robust and mesoporous abac tetrablock polymer membranes for ultrafiltration. US20250019482A1, 2025.
- A.N. Mann et al. “SAN-based block polymers as a platform for manufacturing strong isoporous membranes”. Under Review. Macromolecules.
- A.N. Mann et al. “Rubber-toughening of block copolymer ultrafiltration membranes: effect of isoprene content”. In preparation.
- B.J. Pedretti, N.P. Wamble, A.N. Mann et al. “Tetrablock polymers as a platform for manufacturing ductile and permeable mesoporous membranes”. In preparation.
- N.P. Wamble, L. Kuehster, A.N. Mann et al. “Fabrication of tetrablock copolymer membranes”. In preparation.
Extracurricular Activities
Summer 2025-Current
Graduate Student Liaison, National Society of Black Engineers UT Chapter
- Organized info sessions and events related to graduate school life and applications
McKetta Department Graduate Mentorship Program
- Co-mentored 5 first-year graduate mentors to aid their transition to graduate school life
- Helped to organize mentor group social events and offer advice and encouragement
NSF CISTAR RET Mentorship Program
- Mentored a high school physics teacher in a 9-week research program, resulting in a joint poster presentation Summer 2022
Presentations and Conferences
- “SAN-based block polymers as a platform for strong and highly permeable membranes”. American Physical Society 2025. Anaheim, CA. March 2025. (Oral Presentation)
- “Co-design of mechanical and transport properties for advanced UF membranes”. American Physical Society 2025. Anaheim, CA. March 2025. (Poster Presentation)
- “Revisiting the mechanics of polymer glasses to strengthen polymer membranes”. Gordon Research Conference 2024. Mount Holyoke, MA. July 2024. (Poster Presentation)
- “Strengthening isoporous polymer membranes through chain entanglements”. North American Membrane Society 2024. Santa Fe, NM. May 2024. (Oral Presentation)
- “Revisiting the mechanics of polymer glasses to strengthen polymer membranes”. North American Membrane Society 2024. Santa Fe, NM. May 2024. (Poster Presentation)
Timeline
PhD Candidate
University Of Texas At Austin
08.2021 - Current
Policy Research Assistant
Congressional Research Service
05.2020 - 07.2020
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
University of Virginia
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
University of Texas At Austin
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