Adam Maley

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About me
Senior Development Scientist at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Education
- University of California, Irvine
  2013 - 2018
  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physical Chemistry
- Hope College
  2009 - 2012
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Chemistry
Experience
- Hope College
  May 2011 - May 2013
  Detection of halogenated flame retardants in polyurethane foam by particle induced X-ray emission (PIXE) Analytical and nuclear chemistry techniques for environmental applications, including analysis of phosphates in Macatawa Watershed sediment by Continuous Flow Analysis
  - Postbaccalaureate Researcher
    Jan 2013 - May 2013
  - Undergraduate Student Researcher
    May 2011 - Dec 2012
- UC Irvine
  Sept 2013 - Jun 2018
  Graduate Student Researcher
  PhD Advisor: Prof. Robert M. Corn-Developed methods for characterizing single hydrogel and protein nanoparticles using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) imaging and microscopy-Correlated SPR microscopy and DLS data to characterize peptide and protein loading to porous N isopropylacrylamide nanogels-Designed technique for synthesizing DNA-incorporated nanogels
- Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering
  Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
  Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
  Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
  Postdoctoral Research Fellow
  Postdoc Advisor: Prof. David R. Walt-Developed digital ELISA/single molecule array (Simoa) assays for neonatal sepsis and COVID-19 (serological and viral antigen), allowing for protein detection at sub-femtomolar concentrations-Validated neonatal sepsis and COVID-19 Simoa assays on large sets of clinical samples-Correlated SARS-CoV-2 antigens and antibodies in serial blood plasma samples to disease progression and early seroconversion-Licensed COVID-19 serological assays to Quanterix Corp.-Improved workflow to make Simoa more amenable to point-of-care diagnostics-Created a new multiplex assay format to eliminate cross-reactivity in Simoa/digital ELISA Show less
- Harvard Medical School
  Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
  Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Bradley University
  Aug 2020 - May 2024
  Assistant Professor
  -Developed new workflow using microgel-templated water-in-oil droplets to democratize and reduce costs of digital ELISA and single-molecule enzymology assays -Optimized conjugation chemistries for attaching biomolecules to colloidal micro/nanogels -Studied effects of polymer size and composition on capture of small molecules by colloidal nanogels-Direct a research lab of 8+ undergraduate student researchers each semester with multiple projects -Secured $20K in external funding and $82K in internal funding for research-Instructed three classes per semester in Analytical and General Chemistry-Designed and facilitated professional development program with 10 events for students participating in summer research Show less
- Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
  Jul 2024 - now
  Senior Development Scientist
Licenses & Certifications
- Certificate in Teaching Excellence
  UC Irvine Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation
  Jan 2017
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- Public Speaking Certification by Activate to Captivate
  UC Irvine Graduate Division
  Jan 2017
- CIRTL Associate (Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning)
  CIRTL Network
  Jan 2017
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Adam Maley
  10 Under 10 Award Hope College Oct 2019 -Emerging leader making significant contributions by living out their calling.-Engaged in the local or global community through professional and/or volunteer involvement.-Serves as an outstanding young role model for current and future students and alumni by showcasing the attributes of a graduate anchored in Hope:--Using their education to think about important issues with wisdom and clarity--Communicating effectively to bridge boundaries that divide human… Show more -Emerging leader making significant contributions by living out their calling.-Engaged in the local or global community through professional and/or volunteer involvement.-Serves as an outstanding young role model for current and future students and alumni by showcasing the attributes of a graduate anchored in Hope:--Using their education to think about important issues with wisdom and clarity--Communicating effectively to bridge boundaries that divide human communities--Acting as an agent of hope who lives faithfully into their vocation--Making a difference-A member of the Hope College Alumni Association within 10 years of graduation Show less
- Awarded to Adam Maley
  Most Promising Future Chemistry Teacher UC Irvine Department of Chemistry May 2017
- Awarded to Adam Maley
  Pedagogical Fellow UC Irvine Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation 2017 Participated in a one-year preparing future faculty program and receiving training in advanced pedagogy, course design, peer observation of teaching, and program development