Education
B.S., Molecular Biology, 2003
University of Texas at Austin
M.A., Plant Biology, 2006
University of Texas at Austin
Mr. Barnes is a technical advisor in the Houston office who specializes in biotechnology, nanomaterial, and chemical arts. He joined the Firm in July of 2007.
While an undergraduate at the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Barnes participated in research in many diverse fields including electrolyte concentrations impact on muscle atrophy, paleo-DNA recovery, and high resolution transmission electron microscope imaging of proteins, nucleic acids, and soft polymer films. Additionally, he spent his nights employed as a certified pharmacy technician.
As a graduate student in the Plant Biology department, he investigated the nanomaterial applications for cellulose creating a series of protocols that allow nanoscale manipulation, and fabrication of thermoplastic and cellulosic films in electron beams while retaining all native chemical characteristics. The result of which was a co-authored publication Biomacromolecules. Additionally, Mr. Barnes supplemented research and development of electronic paper by demonstrating cellulose-carbon nanotube and cellulose-metal nanoparticle composites as potential conductive materials.
In the Spring of 2007, he chose to attend the University of Texas at Austin as a non-degree seeking student in Chemistry. During this time, he was the lead presenter on a team of students who placed in the University of Texas Idea to Product Competition presented by the Engineering Department and Technology Entrepreneurship Society.
