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Bryan Beckingham is the Mary and John H. Sanders Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. As Director of the Center for Polymers and Advanced Composites, he leads interdisciplinary research in polymer synthesis, membrane materials, and 3D printing applications.
- Education: Ph.D. in Chemical & Materials Engineering (Princeton University), M.S. in Chemical Engineering (Princeton), B.S. in Chemical Engineering (Clarkson University)
His research focuses on structure-property relationships in polymeric materials, particularly for water purification membranes, self-healing composites, and electrochemical devices. He investigates molecular transport in ion exchange membranes, additive manufacturing of reactive porous media, and polymer recycling technologies.
Recent publications highlight work on anion exchange membranes for fuel cells, 3D printing of functionalized polymers, and multilayer plastic recycling using spectroscopic analysis. His group combines living polymerization with in situ kinetics to design sustainable materials.
- Scientific Awards: U.S. DOE Early Career Award (2020), Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellowship (2020-2022), NAE Frontiers of Engineering Education (2016)
Bryan mentors graduate student Antara Mazumder (NSF INTERN Fellow) and collaborates on NSF- and DOE-funded projects. His lab utilizes advanced facilities like benchtop NMR, 3D printers, and living polymerization techniques for materials innovation.
