Ryan Limbocker

This fellowship-based research opportunity is hosted at the United States Military Academy’s Center for Molecular Science in West Point, New York, within the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory / ARL Research Associateship Program environment. The project area is broad and interdisciplinary, centered on fundamental and applied research in chemistry, biology, and chemical engineering with strong connections to biotechnology, materials science, human performance, neuroscience, and brain health. The advert highlights a wide scope of possible topics, including traumatic brain injury, protein misfolding and aggregation, biomarkers, AI/ML for biology, molecular modeling, batteries, energetics, propellants, viral research, threat detection and prevention, PFAS degradation, decontamination, and fluoropolymers. The research environment is anchored by the Center for Molecular Science, described as the Academy’s premier resource for fundamental and applied chemistry, biology, and chemical engineering research. ORAU Fellows at USMA-CMS conduct research aligned with Army and Department of Defense priorities while contributing to the broader scientific community. The listed research advisors are Lucas Fallot, Ryan Limbocker, and Enoch Nagelli. The broader ARL-RAP setting emphasizes creative, highly trained scientists and engineers working on technologies relevant to future Army operational needs, spanning areas such as nanotechnology, multifunctional technology, propulsion, human modeling, and computational sciences.