Scott Danielsen

Scott Danielsen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2018) and a B.S.E. in chemical and biomolecular engineering from the University of Pennsylvania (2014). Prior to his current position, he served as a postdoctoral associate at Duke University and a visiting scholar at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. His research focuses on understanding the structure-property-processing relationships in soft materials, particularly polymer gels and biological fluids, with an emphasis on designing functional materials and optimizing processing techniques.

Education Background:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2018
• B.S.E. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 2014

Research Interests: Prof. Danielsen’s group employs a multidisciplinary approach combining theoretical, computational, and experimental methods to study nonideal structured fluids. Key areas of investigation include the dynamics and structure of polymer gels, biological fluids, and the development of novel materials for functional applications. Their work aims to bridge fundamental material science principles with practical industrial and biomedical applications.

Advising and Students: Prof. Danielsen currently advises graduate students including Abhay Kannan, Tanvir Mahajan, Didun Oladeji, and Alexander Salmon. While specific grants are not detailed here, his research is likely supported by institutional and external funding sources typical for materials science initiatives.

Labs/Tems: The Danielsen Group operates within the Georgia Tech School of Materials Science and Engineering, leveraging cutting-edge experimental and computational tools to advance soft materials research. Their interdisciplinary approach fosters collaboration across engineering and biomedical fields.