Mary S. Collins

Mary S. Collins has a diverse work experience. In 2008, they began as an Undergraduate Researcher at The University of Texas at Austin, where they performed synthesis of bimetallic N-heterocyclic carbene-iridium complexes to investigate the effect on phosphorescence and metal-metal and metal-ligand communication via electrochemistry. In 2011, they began their PhD Candidate role in Physical Organic Chemistry at the Darren W. Johnson Research Group, where they focused on the coordination chemistry and reactivity of arsenic and antimony-containing self-assembled complexes. In 2015, they held two positions simultaneously, a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Molecular Foundry at Berkeley Lab and an R&D Ink Chemistry Internship at HP. At Berkeley Lab, they helped build a new research program in the inorganic nano user facility, and at HP, they advanced the formulation of inks using small organic acids and metal-oxide particles. In 2020, they began a role as a Formulation Scientist at Lonza, and in 2022, they began a role as a Senior Research Development Scientist at Serán BioScience.

Mary S. Collins completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry (Minor: Biology) from The University of Texas at Austin in 2010. Mary S. also completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in the Texas Creative Program: Copywriting (School of Communication) from The University of Texas at Austin. Mary S. Collins then went on to complete a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and M.S. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Oregon.