Past Group Members

Postdoctoral Associates Advised

Dr. Manohar Radhakrishnan (2021-2023): Crystal structure scientist at IU School of Medicine

Dr. Jennifer McGarry (2017-2021)

Dr. Igor Pimkov (2009-2014): US Army, Solvay Inc.

Dr. Peter Chovanec (2007-2011)

Dr. Bernd Hammann (2007-2008): Scientist at Bosch, Germany

Dr. Barbara Serli-Mitasev (2005-2006)

Dr. Ganesh H. Naik (2005-2006): Associate professor, Program Director, College of St. Mary, Omaha NE

Dr. Victor Nemykin (2001-2004): Professor and department chair, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Dr. Sujit Mondal (1999-2000): Scientist at the PPG Industries

Graduate (Ph.D.) Students Advised

Kyle Colston (Ph.D., 2023): Postdoctoral Fellow, Purdue University

Breeanna Mintmier (Ph.D., 2020): Technical Support Consultant, Roche Custom BioTech

Sara Dille (Ph.D., 2019): Senior Chemist, LSAI Laboratories

John Thomas (Ph.D., 2016): Labgistics Group, Boston, MA

Sean Pawlowski (Ph.D., 2014): Gran Master of Ceremonies (2nd VP) Alpha Chi Sigma

Benjamin Mogesa (Ph.D., 2014): Assistant Professor, LaRoche College

Courtney Sparacino-Watkins (Ph.D., 2011): Ass. Research Professor, UPMC

Eranda Perera (Ph.D., 2008): Sr. Research Scientist CDC, Pittsburgh

Brian Kail (Ph.D., 2006): Scientist at DOE (NETL) laboratory

Raghvendra Sengar (Ph.D., 2004): Product Sales Specialist – Metrohm USA Inc

Walter Rogers (Ph.D., 2003): Deceased as a faculty at University of Virginia

Graduate (MS) Students Advised

Carlos Quinones (MS 2023): Sr. Researcher Small Molecule Drug Development Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN

Aria Parangi (MS 2016):  Construction Inspector, NY City

Antoinette Peterson (MS 2015):Allegheny County Coroner Off, Pittsburgh, PA

Archana Nigam (MS 2004): Director of Managed Care, Baylor Genetics, TX

Ganna Polshyna (MS, 2003): Res. Asst. Univ. of Manitoba–Canada

Matt Moore (MS 2000): Project Manager at CH2MHILL, Denver, CO.

Undergraduate Research Students Advised

Reed Smith  (BS Biochemistry 2024)

Jake Staker (BS Chemistry 2024)

Ashlyn Dollar (BS Chemistry 2023)

Jonathan Durham (BS 2023)

Bright Gyasi (AS 2023)

Gary Mann (BS 2022)

Lauren Patterson (BS 2022)

Mindy Aguilera (BS Chemistry 2020)

Walker Nurrenbern(BS 2021)

Thy Nguyen (BS Chemistry 2020)

Nayeon Cho (BS Chemistry 2020)

Joseph Cassell (BA Chemistry 2018)

Stephen Ratvasky (BS)

Mohammad AlHigaylan (BS)

Lindsay Loughner (BS 2015)

Joshua Kotchey (BS)

Antoinette Peterson (BS 2014)

Andrew Adams (BS, 2013)

Samih Nassif (BS 2012)

Kristin Deibler (BS 2012)

David Vaccarello (BS 2012)

Lauren Marbella (BS 2009)

Hao Vu (BS 2009)

Lawrence Blume (BS 2007)

Michael Kitz (BS 2006)

Rukiya Ali (BS)

Laura Brown (BA)

Mahlet A Woldetsadik (BS)

Jonathan Millar (BS 2004)

David Yankura (BS)

Jeremy Snodgrass (BA)

Mike Smith (BS 2003)

Tina Bhatnagar (BS, 2002)

Steven Gattuso (BS, 2002)

Kristin Bathgate (BS 2002) 

Tricia Tobin (BS 2001) 

Scott Davie (BS 2001)

Kate Welt (BA, 2001)

Suzanne Denti (BS 2001)

Evan O’Neil (BS 2000)

Michael Burchianti (BS 1999) 

High School Research Students Advised

Adetutu Aderinwale (Su 2024)

Seyi Ketiku (Su 2022-2023)

Diana Hnin (Su 2022-2023)

Mia Sosa (Sp 2023)

Hermone Welde (Su 2020)

Aissatou Mbengue (Su 2020)

Feven Welde (Su 2018-2019)

Katie O’Malley (Su 2014)

Charles Thorton (Su 2012-2013)

Sarine McKenzie (Su 2015-2016)

Jeremiah Jones (2015-2016)

Ian Carroll (Su 2010)                  

James Claybourne (Su 2009)      

Alex Nunley (Su 2005-2006)