Graduate Research Highlights

  • June 2016: Jose Kenneth Mapas
    2/4/19

    "My research deals with the synthesis of linear block copolymers that self-assemble to form ordered periodic nanostructures." 

  • May 2016: Alford Antoine John
    2/4/19

    "Our goal is to synthesize red-shifted azobenzene amino acids that can be incorporated into protein using amber codon suppression technique, with the aim of achieving spatiotemporal control using visible light." 

  • April 2016: Zuqin Xue
    2/4/19

    "My research is focused on preparation and separation of carbon nanomaterial by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and the development of novel diamond-based stationary phases for separation science." 

  • March 2016: Joshua Wallace
    9/2/22

    Josh uses mass spectrometry and surface analytical techniques as a method for investigating environmental issues of salient public concern.

  • February 2016: Ian Walton
    2/4/19

    "As a member of the Benedict Lab I am designing and synthesizing photochromic metal-organic frameworks."

  • January 2016: Andrew Shamp
    2/4/19

    "The research that I do in the Zurek lab comprises the use of evolutionary algorithms and Density Functional Theory to find stable crystal structures at extreme pressures."

  • December 2015: Edgar Jecs
    2/4/19

    "I am working on a project to optimize the properties of anti-cancer drug candidates."

  • November 2015: Kevin Siters
    2/4/19

    "The main focus of my research was to develop very unique Zn(II)-macrocyclic complexes for the recognition of thymine in non-canonical DNA secondary structures, such as G-quadruplexes and bulges."