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Alexander Marras is an Assistant Professor in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the Texas Materials Institute. He holds a PhD from The Ohio State University (Presidential Fellow) and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory. His research focuses on biomolecular self-assembly, DNA-based nanotechnology, and smart biohybrid materials. Notable achievements include pioneering work on DNA origami mechanisms and contributions to mRNA nanoparticle characterization.
Education: PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Ohio State University), Postdoctoral Research at Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (University of Chicago). His lab develops nanoscale engineering solutions for nucleic acid delivery, DNA sensors, and biohybrid systems. Awards include the Best Poster Award at Foundations of Nanoscience and recognition as a Presidential Fellow.
Research interests span structural design of nanoparticles, polyelectrolyte complex micelles, and biomimetic materials. His group’s work bridges mechanical engineering with molecular biology, emphasizing translational applications in healthcare and nanotechnology. Recent projects include vaccine stability studies and photoacoustic imaging agents.
- Key roles: Co-chair of Biomolecular Self-Assembly sessions (AIChE), Guest Editor of Applied Sciences, User Executive Committee member (Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Molecular Foundry).
- Labs/Teams: Marras Research Group at UT Austin.
