Summary
Madeline Meier is a postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University/Art Institute of Chicago’s NU-ACCESS, applying physical chemistry and advanced analytical techniques to probe and preserve cultural heritage materials. She earned a PhD in Chemistry from Caltech where she investigated fundamental light–matter interactions in nanostructured semiconductors, bringing strong spectroscopy and materials characterization skills to conservation science. With eight years of research experience, she bridges rigorous laboratory methods and interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists, conservators, and curators. Her GitHub history includes code tied to the Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts, reflecting an interest in reproducible workflows for heritage science. Based in Chicago, she combines deep technical expertise with a creative focus on translating nanoscale insights into practical strategies for art preservation.
9 years of coding experience
California Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry, Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry at University of Arkansas