Bill Lenart

Bill Lenart is a Research Fellow at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago. His research focuses on polymer science, materials engineering, and nanotechnology. He holds a BSE and PhD from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), where his doctoral work under Prof. Eric Baer and Prof. Mike Hore explored multilayer coextrusion and resistive pulse sensing of soft nanoparticles. Post-PhD, he conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Minnesota under Profs. Chris Elison and Chris Macosko, studying reactive extrusion, directed self-assembly, and optical metamaterials.

• Education:
• BSE in Polymer Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University
• PhD in Polymer Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University
• Current Affiliation: Rowan Group, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

His research interests bridge polymer processing, advanced materials fabrication, and nanoscale sensing technologies. Recent work emphasizes metamaterials and reactive extrusion techniques, contributing to applications in soft matter characterization and optical engineering.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. He is affiliated with the Rowan Group, whose focus areas align with his expertise in molecular engineering and materials innovation.