W. Benjamin Rogers

W. Benjamin Rogers is an Associate Professor of Physics and Chair of the Biological Physics Program at Brandeis University's Martin A. Fisher School of Physics. He leads a research group focused on soft condensed matter and biological physics, exploring self-assembly mechanisms and driven systems. His work integrates experimental, simulation, and theoretical approaches to uncover physical principles governing material and biological organization.

• Education: PhD in Physics from University of Pennsylvania (2012)

Research interests include DNA nanotechnology, membrane biophysics, and programmable self-assembly. His group investigates how interactions at nanoscale/micrometer scales guide assembly, and how chemical fuel drives non-equilibrium phenomena. Key projects involve biomolecular condensates and colloidal systems with DNA-mediated interactions.

Recent work highlights programmable colloidal crystals, geometrically controlled assembly pathways, and DNA origami applications. Publications span prestigious journals like Science and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

• Funding: Supported by NSF, Smith Family Foundation, Human Frontier Science Program, and Brandeis MRSEC

Lab activities emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, with ongoing projects on enzymatic integration into DNA frameworks and cryo-EM analysis of multisubunit assemblies. The lab hosts regular seminars and workshops, such as the 100th NECF event at Brandeis.