Ross Kliegman Research Mentor

Ross taught both introductory and advanced physics courses at Brown University and The Wheeler School in Providence, RI, mentored high school interns in biotech R&D, and is currently a PhD candidate in physics at Johns Hopkins.

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Ross is a Ph.D. candidate in the department of physics and astronomy at Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on how cells organize their contents into dynamic, liquid-like networks of molecules called biomolecular condensates, which can carry out key biological functions like genome organization and regulation. Prior to attending Johns Hopkins, Ross spent two years as an associate scientist at Zeteo Tech, where he helped to transform cutting-edge research into commercially viable products across the defense, medical diagnostics, and transportation sectors.

Ross holds a master’s degree in physics from Johns Hopkins and a bachelor’s degree from Brown University, where he graduated magna cum laude with honors in physics. In addition to teaching and mentoring students at Brown, Ross also independently taught his own physics classes to high school seniors at the Wheeler School in Providence, Rhode Island.

Education

Undergraduate: Brown University
Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University
Doctorate: Johns Hopkins University

Fun Fact

Ross performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee as an oboist in the 2015 All-National Honor Ensembles Concert Band.

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