Group

PhD: University of Oxford (with Dr. Martin Smith)

PhD: University of Texas at San Antonio (with Prof. Oleg Larionov)

PhD: University of Heriot-Watt Edinburgh (with Prof. Stuart A. Macgregor)

Ambre’s research interests primarily focus on transition metal catalysis, as well as photocatalysis. When Ambre is away from her computer you can find her on her mat practicing pilates or hiking to remote places.

PhD: Princeton University (with Prof. Robert R. Knowles)

Eve’s research interests include studying the theoretical foundations and practical applications of machine learning. In her free time, Eve loves binge watching Chinese dramas and simply cannot stop.

Undergraduate: Truman State University, B.S. Chemistry (minor in Statistics)

Undergraduate: Indian Institute of Science, B.S. Chemistry
Masters: Indian Institute of Science, M.S. Chemistry

Niket’s interests lie in using electronic structure methods to develop mechanistic models for a wide range of synthetic chemical problems. Outside of lab, Niket enjoys playing soccer and volleyball, as well as hiking, debating, and planning group activities.

Undergraduate: NISER-Bhubaneswar, B.S. Chemistry
Masters: NISER-Bhubaneswar, M.S. Chemistry

Abhijeet’s interest lies in the development of computational tools and machine learning models to investigate chemical and biochemical phenomena from a quantum chemical perspective.

Undergraduate: Allegheny College, B.S. Chemistry (minors in Computer Science and Psychology)

Jake is interested in developing computational tools and methods to advance the field of organic chemistry. In his free time, Jake likes to cook, hike, go camping, and go to the gym.

Undergraduate: University of Texas at San Antonio, B.S. Chemistry (minors in Data Science and Japanese)

Will is interested in using physical organic principles to explainable models for reactivity and using computation to investigate novel reaction mechanisms. Will is also a recreational powerlifter, and likes to study Japanese and read fantasy novels. He and his partner Margot do their best to prevent their cat, Peep, from accomplishing food heists.

Undergraduate: Bethel University, B.S. Chemistry (minor in History)

LC’s interests lie in using computational chemistry to enhance the field of enzymatic catalysis with organic synthesis. Outside of the lab, LC enjoys blues dancing, hiking, and knitting.

Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S. Chemistry (minor in Slavic Languages & Cultures)

Grace’s interests are in using computational tools to advance synthetic organic chemistry. When she’s not staring at a screen, you can find Grace riding her bike, climbing, and baking bread.

Undergraduate: University of Calicut, B.S. Chemistry

Masters: Indian Institute of Technology, M.S. Chemistry

Megha’s research interests are in using computational chemistry to decode the reaction mechanisms for catalyst design and development. Beyond computations, Megha likes reading, shaping her thoughts into poetry and letting her curiosity guide her learning.