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Carson Bruns is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, affiliated with the ATLAS Institute and the Department of Mechanical Engineering within the College of Engineering and Applied Science. His research focuses on molecular nanotechnology, particularly the design of self-assembling materials for applications in biohacking, energy transduction, and wearable sensors. He holds a B.A. in Chemistry and Religion from Luther College, a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Northwestern University, and completed a Miller Postdoctoral Fellowship at UC Berkeley before joining CU Boulder in 2017.
His research interests span synthetic methodologies for slide-ring materials (polyrotaxane-based systems), supramolecular adhesives, and photochromic nanosensors for biomedical use. Notable projects include the development of 'Smart Tattoos' for UV dosimetry and soil decomposition sensors using biodegradable inks. He actively explores interdisciplinary collaborations, such as robochemistry and human-robot collaboration in laboratory settings.
His work has been recognized through the NSF CAREER Award (2023) and has led to innovations in transient electronics and space-based 3D printing. His lab, the Laboratory for Emergent Nanomaterials, emphasizes creative, application-driven nanotechnology with potential in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and aerospace.
