Meet the Team
Postdoctoral Fellows
Muhammad Waqas Ishaq, Ph.D.
Hometown: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Undergraduate Education: Punjab University, Pakistan
Master Education: University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan
Graduate Education: University of Science and Technology of China, China
Favorite Molecule: Glucose
Brief Bio: In my free time I enjoy cricket and badminton, playing or watching. I enjoy spending time with my friends, cooking, outing, and movies.
email: mwaqasmayo[at]utexas[dot]edu
Dr. Amol M. Vibhute, Ph.D
Hometown: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Undergraduate Education: Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India
Master Education: Savitribai Phule Pune University (formerly known as Pune University), India
Graduate Education: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM), Kerala, India
Favorite Molecule: Sialic Acid
Brief Bio: In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, playing and watching cricket, etc. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.
email: amol[dot]vibhute[at]austin[dot]utexas[dot]edu
Graduate Students
Hannah Campbell (3rd year)
Hometown: Colora, Maryland, USA
Undergraduate Education: Notre Dame of Maryland University
Favorite Molecule: Caffeine
Brief Bio: When I'm not in the lab, I enjoy spending time with friends, hitting up taco trucks, and drinking coffee.
email: hcampbell[at]utexas[dot]edu
Sungjin Jeon (3rd year)
Hometown: Daegu, South Korea
Undergraduate Education: Kyunghee University
Masters Education: Kyunghee University
Favorite Molecule: BODIPY
Brief Bio: In my free time, I'm a very outgoing person who enjoys jogging and watching movies at the theater.
email: jacky8202[at]utexas[dot]edu
Dr. Xianjin Qin, Ph.D.
Hometown: Wuhu, Anhui, China
Undergraduate Education: China Pharmaceutical University, B.S (2018)
Graduate Education: Peking University, Ph.D. (2023)
Favorite Molecule: Galactose, Arabinose
Brief Bio: Hey there! When I'm not conquering the world (or at least attempting to), you'll often find me in my natural habitat – the swimming pool.
email: xianjin[dot]qin[at]utexas[dot]edu
Tyler Odom (3rd year)
Hometown: Springfield, Missouri, USA
Undergraduate Education: Missouri State University
Favorite Molecule: Carborane acid
Brief Bio: In my free time I enjoy reading, playing guitar, and cooking. I also love camping and hiking on the weekends.
email: tlo515[at]utexas[dot]edu
Cole Williams (3rd year)
Hometown: Irvine, California, USA
Undergraduate Education: Trinity University
Favorite Molecule: Sucrose
Brief Bio: I'm an organic chemistry graduate student who loves Formula 1 and also enjoys playing sand volleyball and ultimate frisbee. I have a young kitten, Clover, that I love to hang out with and always keeps me on my toes.
email: c.williams3[at]utexas[dot]edu
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Chandler Wells (3rd year)
Hometown: Stephenville, Texas, USA
Undergraduate Education: Texas State University
Favorite Molecule: Cubane
Brief Bio: In my free time I enjoy trying new food, playing video games, and hanging out with my friends. I also love learning random new skills, such as juggling, tight rope walking, blowing balloon animals, and more.
email: ckw786[at]utexas[dot]edu
Serena Joseph (3rd year)
Hometown: London, England, UK
Undergraduate Education: Juniata College, PA, USA
Masters Educations: Imperial College London
Favorite Molecule: Too many to choose from!
Brief Bio: I love reading, swimming, hanging out with friends, and of course, being in the lab!
email: sjoseph21[at]utexas[dot]edu
Teron Haynie (3rd year)
Hometown: Mapleton, Utah
Undergraduate Education: Brigham Young University
Masters Education: Brigham Young University
Favorite Molecule: octanitrocubane
Brief Bio: In my free time I enjoy tromping through trails, pickleball, a cola connoisseur.
Dan Stone (2nd year)
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Undergraduate Education: Florida State University
Favorite Molecule: Penguinone
Brief Bio: I spend my free time playing darts and reading.
email: djstone[at]utexas[dot]edu
Lindsay Vaughn (1st year)
Hometown: North Carolina
Undergraduate Education: Appalachian State University
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Pratiksha Vibhute (1st year)
Hometown: Dhule , Maharashtra, India
Undergraduate Education: North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, India
Masters Education: North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, India
Favorite Molecule: Epoxies
Brief Bio: I'm First year graduate student interested in biodegradable polymers.In my free time I enjoy painting, epoxy resin art, clay moulding, and playing volleyball. I also like to cook for family and friends.
email: pratiksha[dot]vibhute[at]austin[dot]utexas[dot]edu
Isabella Zamborini (1st year)
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Undergraduate Education: Ferris State University
Favorite Molecule: Buckminsterfullerene
Brief Bio: I love watching and playing soccer! I have the cutest black cat named Jinx, and also enjoy cooking :)
email: Izamborini[at]utexas[dot]edu
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Undergraduate Students
Hayden LeBroc (Junior)
Hometown: Spring, Texas, USA
Bachelors: Chemistry and Neuroscience
Favorite Molecule: The NanoTexan
Brief Bio: Hey y’all! I’m a third-year undergraduate here at UT, and I love playing tennis in my free time. I also travel around Austin trying to find new places to eat and go to as many concerts as I can. Some of my favorite artists are Beyoncé, Victoria Monet, Lucky Daye, and Rauw Alejandro.
email: haydenlebroc[at]utexas[dot]com
Sama Hirzallah (Senior)
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Bachelors: Bachelors of Science and Arts in Biology and minor in Business
Favorite Molecule: Phosphonium Ylide
Brief Bio: In my free time, I love cooking & baking, swimming, dancing, and exploring new spots around town!
Hita Devulapalli (Junior)
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Bachelors: Biochemistry with a minor in Business and certificate in Forensic Science
Favorite Molecule: Azo violet
Brief Bio: I’m a junior who will be applying to medical school soon! Outside of lab, I work for Ascension as a clinical assistant in the pulmonary/renal department. In my free time, I like to take my beagle, Scooby, out on walks and play with my cat, Snookie!
Samuel Chung (Junior)
Hometown: Katy, Texas
Bachelors:Chemistry
Favorite Molecule: H2O
Brief Bio: I like watching and playing sports. In my free time, I like to workout or play basketball with my friends.
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Zamira Harris-Ryden
Hometown: Seabrook, Texas, USA
Bachelors: Chemistry
Favorite Molecule: Acetic acid
Brief Bio: I am a third-year chemistry undergraduate and am interested in organic synthesis. In my free time I like running, sailing, and being outdoors.
email: zharrisryden[at]utexas[dot]edu
Group Alumni
Jeff Kue
Hometown: Missouri City, Texas, USA
Bachelors: Biochemistry BSA with a minor in Kinesiology
Favorite Molecule: Lactose
Brief Bio: I am a senior at UT, and I am a huge fan of carbohydrates (both to synthesize and to eat)! Outside of the lab, you can likely find me climbing rocks or taking a swim.
email: jefftkue[at]gmail[dot]com
Support Staff
Kana
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Favorite Molecule: cis-1,4-polyisoprene
Brief Bio: Woof.
Carson Chruscicki
Hometown: Boonville, New York, USA
Bachelors: Spanish with a pre-health professions certificate & Spanish for medical professionals certificate
Favorite Molecule: Cinnamaldehyde
Brief Bio: I am a senior at UT preparing to apply to medical school. When I am not in the lab I compete for the US Women's National Kayak Polo team (water polo, but in a boat!). My favorite mornings are spent drinking coffee and taking care of my plants.
email: cchruscicki[at]utexas[dot]edu
Oso
Hometown: San Diego, California, USA
Favorite Molecule: dihydrogen monoxide
Brief Bio: Woof.