Stephen Connor
Cofounder and Chief Science Officer at Mantle Inc
San Francisco, California
Joined March 2026
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Summary
Stephen Connor is a materials scientist and entrepreneur known for co-founding Mantle Inc., where he serves as Chief Science Officer. His work at Mantle is focused on revolutionizing tooling manufacturing through metal 3D printing, building upon his prior development of printable liquid-metal electronics materials. mantle3d+3
His expertise in chemistry and materials science is evident from his tenure as 'The Chemist' at PLANT PV, where he led a chemistry team and was an inventor on a patent for core-shell, oxidation-resistant particles used in conductive applications. This background in advanced materials directly informs his innovations in additive manufacturing. google+1
Academically, Stephen holds a PhD in Chemistry from Stanford University and a BS in Chemistry from UC Berkeley. His graduate research at Stanford, particularly within the Yi Cui Group, involved advanced materials science topics such as hematite nanorice synthesis. crunchbase+2
His extensive publication record, including 20 papers listed on ResearchGate, highlights his contributions to diverse areas like photovoltaics, nanotechnology, and chemical synthesis, showcasing a deep scientific foundation that underpins his entrepreneurial endeavors. researchgate
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Core-shell, oxidation-resistant particles for low temperature conductive applications
March 1, 2017A patent detailing the invention of oxidation-resistant electrically-conductive metal particles with a base-metal core and an oxidation-resistant shell, designed as low-cost alternatives to silver particles in metal fillers for low-temperature conductive adhesives. These are applicable in electronic devices requiring low-temperature, low-cost films.
Academic Publications in Materials Science and Nanotechnology
Authored or co-authored 20 academic publications covering topics such as materials science, photovoltaics, nanoparticles, and chemical synthesis, stemming from his research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Stanford University.
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ATAlex Teichmansaid that if they needed advice on manufacturing processes for Body Heat, Powdered Metals, or Glass,
SCStephen Connor
would be one of the first people they'd reach out to.Sep 19, 2025