معرفی
Spencer D. Brucks is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Harvey Mudd College. His research focuses on synthetic polymers inspired by natural systems, particularly exploring how polymer shape and stereochemistry influence function, with applications in sustainable materials and microbiome engineering. He holds an A.B. from Cornell University and a Ph.D. from Columbia University.
Research Interests:
- Development of polymers mimicking natural materials for prebiotic and biomedical applications
- Investigating polymer stereochemistry's impact on degradability and antimicrobial properties
- Engineering materials to support beneficial bacteria in the human microbiome
Teaching: Courses include Chemistry in the Modern World (Chem 42), Organic Chemistry (Chem 56/58), and Biochemistry (Chem 182/184).
Labs/Teams: Leads a research group at Harvey Mudd, mentoring undergraduate students in interdisciplinary projects. Current members include Nicole Fang, Grey Karis-Sconyers, and Irene Jung. Past students have pursued roles in academia and industry.
