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Wayne Reed is a Professor at Tulane University’s School of Science & Engineering, holding the Murchison Mallory Chair in Physics and an Interdisciplinary Professorship in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. His work bridges physics, polymer science, and biophysics.
- Ph.D. in Physics from Clarkson University (1984)
- M.S. in Physics from University of Washington (1976)
- B.S. in Physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1975)
Reed’s research focuses on macromolecular physics, polymer science, and molecular biophysics. He has pioneered methods like Automatic Continuous Online Monitoring (ACOMP) for polymerization reactions and studied non-equilibrium processes in polymeric systems. His work has applications in biologic medicine development and colloid phenomena.
Recent publications highlight his contributions to RAFT polymerization kinetics, DNA-virus interactions, and real-time polymer reaction control. His work integrates physical principles with industrial applications.
Reed received the Tulane Entrepreneurship Award (2023) and has secured extensive grants from biotechnology firms like Biogen, Merck, and Moderna. He co-founded Fluence Analytics Inc., a Tulane spinoff acquired by Yokogawa Electric Co.
As Founding Director of the Tulane Center for Polymer Reaction Monitoring and Characterization (PolyRMC) and former Associate Director of the Tulane Institute for Macromolecular Engineering and Science (TIMES), Reed has led interdisciplinary initiatives. He has served as a Visiting Professor at Universidade de São Paulo and advised institutions globally, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Petrobras.
