Postdoctoral researcher since Fall 2025
Department: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Contact: nmarioni@seas.upenn.edu
Hometown: Born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, grew up in Cypress, Texas
Previous education:
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Houston, May 2020
M.S. in Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, May 2024
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, August 2025
Nico’s research interests center around polymer physics and molecular dynamics simulations, with experience in ion and water transport for water separation processes, polymer dynamics, and multicomponent transport analyses.
Outside of work, Nico enjoys experiencing new cuisine, learning about history and geopolitics, taking scenic walks, and playing tabletop and video games.