In 2001, Brian graduated from Colorado College with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry where his undergraduate research focused on using gas chromatography mass spectrometry to perform multivariate analysis of the monoterpene content of conifers.

 Brian graduated from Purdue University in 2006 with a doctorate in chemistry. He worked in professor Garth Simpson’s laboratory where his thesis research focused on using an atomic force microscope to perform nanoscale dielectrophoretic spectroscopy of erythrocytes in solution. This research led to publications in the journals: Langmuir, Analytical Chemistry, Biophysical Journal, American Laboratory, and the Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B: Microelectronics and Nanometer Structures. Additionally, several research presentations were made at national chemistry conferences.

 In addition to his bachelor’s and doctorate work, Brian’s research experience includes investigations into the social structure of the naked mole rat and working at a biotech start-up company developing immunoassays for label-free interferometric detection.

 Brian was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Arlington, Virginia. He has one sister who is a professional cave explorer and currently resides in southwestern China.  

Outside of the office Brian enjoys playing softball and bicycling.