Chemistry Students Dive into Summer Research Opportunities
This summer, undergraduate researchers in the Department of Chemistry are gaining hands-on experience while contributing to projects that address challenges in health, sustainability, energy, and the environment.
Supported through programs including Undergraduate Research Assistantships (URA), Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA), Visiting International Research Students (VIRS), and faculty-funded research opportunities, students are working alongside faculty mentors on a diverse range of projects.
The Department is pleased to welcome this year's summer researchers:
|
Researcher |
Area of Research |
Faculty Supervisor |
|
Cheuk Ying (Alicia) Wong |
Untargeted analysis of PFAS in water samples by 19F NMR |
Jeremy Gauthier |
|
Dara Grebennikova |
Strand displacement nonenzymatic genome replication |
Derek O'Flaherty |
|
Mahreen Chowdhury |
Development of a ribozyme-mediated detection and sequestration platform for heavy metals |
Derek O'Flaherty |
|
Connor Kremer |
Carbon Capture Materials Synthesis |
Jennifer Murphy |
|
Jahsiah Anthony |
Computational investigation of electrocatalysts for the ammonia oxidation reaction |
Leanne Chen |
|
Katrina Suichies |
De novo design and characterization of miniproteins targeting VCP/p97 as potential cancer therapeutics |
Rui Huang |
|
Luke Krushelnycky |
De novo design and characterization of miniproteins targeting transthyretin as potential therapeutics for transthyretin amyloidosis |
Rui Huang |
|
Hussain Jafri |
Development of graphene-based nanomaterials for clean energy and environmental applications |
Aicheng Chen |
|
Nolan Eakins |
Synthesis and Characterization of Thiazyl Ligand Coordination Complexes |
Kathryn Preuss |
|
Evan Williamson |
Developing a device for measurement of different solutes in the coolant of the secondary loop of a nuclear reactor |
Khashayar Ghandi |
| Lucie Couzon | Visiting International Research Student Project | France-Isabelle Auzanneau |
Through these experiences, students are developing valuable laboratory, analytical, and problem-solving skills while making meaningful contributions to ongoing research programs. We are excited to support their growth as emerging scientists and look forward to seeing the results of their work throughout the summer.