Mr. Connor Van Demark

Connor Van Demark is a physical science technician in the Department of Physics & Nuclear Engineering at the United States Military Academy, joining the staff in 2021.

He has a background in physics, obtaining his bachelor’s degree in physics from Rutgers University in 2018. During his undergraduate studies, he worked as a demonstration assistant, helping construct and prepare physics demonstrations. He also performed physics showcases for events and nearby schools.

After graduation, Mr. Van Demark worked for Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository, where he performed DNA and RNA extraction, high-throughput plasma isolation and purification, and blood fractionation. He was involved in the development of the noninvasive saliva testing method for COVID-19 and oversaw the viral RNA extraction and the team completing it.

In his free time, Mr. Van Demark loves playing and coaching ice hockey and enjoys hiking.