Assistant Professor Kean University United States
Brian J. Ree is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Physics at Kean University. With a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from Hokkaido University, he brings extensive expertise in polymer science, gained through roles in academia and industry. Brian’s innovative research has been recognized with multiple grants and awards, reflecting his significant contributions to the field of polymer chemistry.
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Education 🎓
Brian J. Ree holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from the Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering at Hokkaido University, Japan (2020). He completed his M.S. in Polymer Chemistry at Pohang University of Science & Technology, South Korea (2017), and earned his B.A. in Chemistry from Macalester College, USA (2014).
Experience 🏛️
Since September 2023, Brian has served as an Assistant Professor at Kean University. Prior to this, he worked as a Research Scientist at UES, Inc., collaborating with the Air Force Research Laboratory (2021-2023). Brian also held an assistant professorship at the Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, from April 2020 to July 2021.
Research Interests 🔬
Brian J. Ree’s research focuses on polymer chemistry, with particular interest in polymer crystallization kinetics, nanostructure self-assembly, and the development of novel polymer topologies. His work aims to advance materials science by exploring the properties and applications of complex polymer systems.
Awards 🏆
Brian’s research excellence has been recognized with several prestigious awards. He received the FCC Young Researcher Feasibility Study grant from Hokkaido University (2020-2021) and the Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (2017-2020). Additionally, he was honored with the Best Poster Presentations Award at the 4th International Grazing Incidence Small Angle Scattering Conference in Gyeongju, South Korea (2018).
Publications 📚
Brian J. Ree has authored numerous influential publications in high-impact journals. Here are some notable works:
- Ree, B. J.; et al. “Mapping Crystallization Kinetics During 3D Printing of Poly(Ether Ether Ketone).” Macromolecules (2024). Cited by articles in the field of polymer crystallization. Read more
- Ebe, M.; et al. “Rotaxane Formation of Multicyclic Polydimethylsiloxane in a Silicone Network: A Step toward Constructing ‘Macro-Rotaxanes’.” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. (2023). Cited by research on macrocyclic chemistry. Read more
- Smieska, L.; et al. “The Functional Materials Beamline at CHESS.” Synchrotron Radiation News (2023). Cited by studies on synchrotron applications. Read more
- Tran, L. D.; et al. “Oriented Covalent Organic Framework Film Synthesis from Azomethine Compounds.” Adv. Mater. Interf. (2023). Cited by articles on covalent organic frameworks. Read more
- Ree, B. J.; et al. “Unimodal and Well-Defined Nanomicelles Assembled by Topologically-Controlled Bicyclic Block Copolymers.” Macromolecules (2022). Cited by research on polymer micelles. Read more