# Alumni > "if you have passion for and fun at work, the probability for great discoveries is higher than if you do things just because they seem to be strategically well placed or because someone else is expecting you to work on them" Ferdi Schüth > "Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities; seize common occasions and make them great." Orison Swett Marden You did not leave the group, but changed a location. Welcome to share your current life! - - ### Liyan You ![Photo of Liyan You](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/liyan-you.BJ-TDlR-_Z1gIq8k.webp) Research Scientist2015–now | 2006 | B.S. | Hefei University of Technology | | --- | --- | --- | | 2011 | Ph.D. | Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences | | 2011–2015 | Senior Scientist/Group Leader | WuXi AppTec (STA) | #### Research interest Polymer Synthesis and Manufacturing - - ### Aya Ayman Nasser ![Photo of Aya Ayman Nasser](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/aya-ayman-nasser.Cx6cnf4v_Z1lnA3t.webp) Doctoral Student2024–now | 2021 | B.Sc. | Chemistry, Khalifa University | | --- | --- | --- | | 2024 | M.Sc. | Applied Chemistry, Khalifa University | #### Research interest Organic Synthesis and Polymer Chemistry for Biomedical Applications - ### Uttam Pal ![Photo of Uttam Pal](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/uttam-pal.DjkyitHv_Z1mshUG.webp) Doctoral Student2023–now | 2021 | B.Sc. | Midnapore College (Autonomous), India | | --- | --- | --- | | 2023 | M.Sc. | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India | #### Research interest Organic and Polymer Synthesis - - ### Bufan Xiao ![Photo of Bufan Xiao](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/bufan-xiao.5eFT4V7n_Z1T5oGr.webp) Doctoral Student2023–now | 2023 | B.S. | Peking University | | --- | --- | --- | #### Research interest Material Design, Material Characterization and Electrochemical Devices - ### Yuanhe Li ![Photo of Yuanhe Li](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/yuanhe-li.Do5Xzb8g_Z2bjReQ.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2025–now | 2020 | B.S. | Peking University, China (With Prof. Zhen Yang) | | --- | --- | --- | | 2020 | Ph.D. | Peking University, China (With Prof. Zhen Yang) | | 2022 | Research assistant | Peking University, China (With Prof. Zhen Yang and Prof. Jian Pei) | | 2024 | Postdoc. | Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, China (With Prof. Yun-Dong Wu) | #### Research interest Organic synthesis, theoretical chemistry, machine learning-based automated material development - - ### Il Young Jo ![Photo of Il Young Jo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/il-young-jo.DY4vXC-3_O8n0j.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2025–now | 2019 | B.S. | Pukyong National University, South Korea (With Prof. Kang-Jun Baeg) | | --- | --- | --- | | 2019 | M.S. | Pukyong National University, South Korea (With Prof. Kang-Jun Baeg) | | 2025 | Ph.D. | Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea (With Prof. Myung-Han Yoon) | #### Research interest Organic Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conductors based Electrochemical Devices - ### Jiao Suo ![Photo of Jiao Suo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/jiao-suo.LkPNLDMf_Z1ja5LX.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2024–now | 2019 | B.S. | Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University, China | | --- | --- | --- | | 2019 | M.S. | Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University, China | | 2023 | Ph.D. | Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong (With Prof. Wen Jung Li) | #### Research interest Flexible Sensors and Wearable Devices - - ### Min Chen ![Photo of Min Chen](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/min-chen.Dyp5ep8m_Z16Wu11.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2024–now | 2018 | B.S. | Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China | | --- | --- | --- | | 2023 | Ph.D. | Zhejiang University, China (With Prof. Hanying Li) | #### Research interest Molecular Doping in Conductive Polymers - ### Sanket Samal ![Photo of Sanket Samal](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/sanket-samal.DZw3Kj-q_Zl4nXz.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2023–now | 2016 | M.Sc. | National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), India (With Dr. V. Krishnan) | | --- | --- | --- | | 2021 | Ph.D. | University of Southern California (USC) (With Dr. Barry C. Thompson) | | 2022 | Postdoc. | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (With Dr. Aristide Gumyusenge) | #### Research interest Polymer Synthesis and Opto/Bio-electronics - - ### Won-June Lee ![Photo of Won-June Lee](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/won-june-lee.ci6Ndzw1_Dd2Yo.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2022–now | 2021 | Ph.D. | Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) (With Myung-Han Yoon) | | --- | --- | --- | #### Research interest Transparent Ion Storage Materials and Electrochromic Display - ### Yina Moon ![Photo of Yina Moon](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/yina-moon.CLhKAJVh_YXgMH.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2024–2026 | 2019 | B.S. | Pukyong National University, South Korea (With Prof. Jiyoul Lee) | | --- | --- | --- | | 2019 | M.S. | Pukyong National University, South Korea (With Prof. Jiyoul Lee) | | 2024 | Ph.D. | Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea (With Prof. Dong-Yu Kim) | #### Research interest Polymer Morphology Control Mechanisms in Organic Electrochromic, Electronic, and Photonic Devices - - ### Guangchao Liu ![Photo of Guangchao Liu](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/guangchao-liu.CMraQQAp_2fWKmN.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2022–2026 | 2014 | B.S. | Hubei Normal University, China | | --- | --- | --- | | 2019 | Ph.D. | Wuhan University, China (With Prof. Zhen Li) | | 2020–2022 | Postdoc. | Peking University, China (With Prof. Ting Lei) | #### Research interest Organic/Polymer Semiconductor and Conductor Materials - ### Joseph Romo ![Photo of Joseph Romo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/joseph-romo-historical._O60POht_1x2bJf.webp) Doctoral Student2020–2026 | 2018 | B.A. | Macalester College | | --- | --- | --- | | 2018–2020 | | Axalta Coating Systems | - Internship: 3M #### Research interest Electrochemical Devices, Materials Processing and Manufacturing #### Current Position ![Apple logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/apple.BUbeBbM0_Z9wUtH.webp) Apple - - ### Jianing Zhou ![Photo of Jianing Zhou](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/jianing-zhou-historical.C9RU3B-8_FeBXi.webp) Doctoral Student2021–2026 | | B.E. | South China University of Technology | | --- | --- | --- | | | M.S. | University of Akron | - Internship: Argonne National Laboratory #### Research interest Organic and Polymer Synthesis #### Current Position ![Argonne National Laboratory logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/argonne-national-laboratory.BhYYADjw_sMbCW.webp) Argonne National Laboratory - ### Priyanka Rout ![Photo of Priyanka Rout](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/priyanka-rout-historical.04d8D7dm_1CsdoV.webp) Doctoral Student2022–2026 | 2018 | M.S. | Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi | | --- | --- | --- | #### Research interest Bioelectronics #### Current Position ![Lam Research logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/lam-research.BJMYjkZo_sjfd1.webp) Lam Research - - ### Xiaojie Liu ![Photo of Xiaojie Liu](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/xiaojie-liu-historical.Dm0RMBFs_qNGab.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2023–2026 | 2016 | B.S. | Thermal and Power Engineering, Harbin Engineering University | | --- | --- | --- | | 2022 | Ph.D. | Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University (With Yi Zheng) | - Lillian Gilbreth Fellow, jointly with Prof. Tian Li and Prof. Xiulin Ruan #### Research interest Nanomaterials and devices for sustainable energy - ### Palak Mehra ![Photo of Palak Mehra](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/palak-mehra-historical.acdVDGai_ZuDAAW.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2023–2026 | 2017 | M.Sc. (H.S.) | Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India (With Dr. Shweta Rana) | | --- | --- | --- | | 2022 | Ph.D. | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal (IISERB), India (With Dr. Amit Paul) | #### Research interest Materials and Devices for Electrochemical Applications - - ### Zhiyang Wang ![Photo of Zhiyang Wang](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/zhiyang-wang-historical.DoOPJS7U_Z2pCKA1.webp) Doctoral Student2019–2025 | 2018 | B.S. | Indiana University, Bloomington | | --- | --- | --- | #### Research interest Analytical Science and Electrochemical Devices #### Current Position ![Apple logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/apple.BUbeBbM0_Z9wUtH.webp) Apple, California - ### Lawal Adewale Ogunfowora ![Photo of Lawal Adewale Ogunfowora](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/lawal-ogunfowora-historical.CZ3leKUC_ZCgR70.webp) Doctoral Student2021–2025 | 2019 | B.S. | University of Ibadan | | --- | --- | --- | | 2019–2020 | Research Assistant | FUTMinna | - Internship: IBM #### Research interest Machine Learning & Polymer Synthesis #### Current Position ![Applied Materials logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/applied-materials.Cwhi5yBc_12YyNu.webp) Applied Materials, California - - ### Yukun Wu ![Photo of Yukun Wu](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/yukun-wu-historical.OC9TT5Sq_22LEL.webp) Doctoral Student2019–2025 | 2018 | B.S. | Tsinghua University, China | | --- | --- | --- | - Internship: Argonne National Laboratory #### Research interest Organic and Polymer Synthesis #### Current Position ![Argonne National Laboratory logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/argonne-national-laboratory.BhYYADjw_sMbCW.webp) Argonne National Laboratory - ### [Inho Song](https://sites.google.com/view/inhosong/) ![Photo of Prof Inho Song](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/inho-song-historical.D46InkKp_Z1yowP8.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2021–2024 | 2014 | B.S. | Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology | | --- | --- | --- | | 2019 | Ph.D. | Pohang University of Science and Technology (With Joon Hak Oh) | #### Research interest Electrochemical Materials and Devices [Chung-Ang University](https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_org&hl=en&org=8410605898240926226) #### Current Position ![Chung-Ang University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/chung-ang-university.DuSfDmvQ_21HRt3.webp) Assistant Professor at Chung-Ang University - - ### Jagrity Chaudhary ![Photo of Dr. Jagrity Chaudhary](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/jagrity-chaudhary-historical.DtV7FBEV_2ryDli.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2021–2024 | 2015 | M.Sc. | Patna Science College, Patna University, India | | --- | --- | --- | | 2021 | Ph.D. | Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Pilani Campus, India (With Prof. Ram Kinkar Roy and Prof. Inamur R. Laskar) | #### Research interest Computational Chemistry and Organic Synthesis - ### Jinhyo Hwang ![Photo of Dr. Jinhyo Hwang](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/jinhyo-hwang-historical.C7MKQ1AZ_1VQ3Gq.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2022–2024 | 2015 | B.S. | Seoul Women’s University, Korea | | --- | --- | --- | | 2022 | Ph.D. | Korea University, Korea (With Dong Hoon Choi) | #### Research interest Organic and Polymer Synthesis #### Current Position ![Massachusetts Institute of Technology logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/massachusetts-institute-of-technology.CvmiVmnx_EDVVI.webp) Postdoc at Massachusetts Institute of Technology - - ### Songyan Yu ![Photo of Dr. Songyan Yu](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/songyan-yu-historical.BNMlwmkX_18ojpS.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2022–2024 | 2013 | B.S. | Shandong University, China | | --- | --- | --- | | 2018 | Ph.D. | Auburn University (With Prof. Curtis Shannon) | | 2020–2022 | Postdoc. | University of Arizona (With Prof. Erin L. Ratcliff) | #### Research interest Electrochemical Devices, Biosensing and Bioelectronics - ### Yoon-Ho Lee ![Photo of Prof Yoon-Ho Lee](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/yoon-ho-lee-historical.C_UvKEXM_Z3GKi.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2021–2023 | 2012 | B.S. | Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Korea | | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | M.Sc. | Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Korea (With Joon Hak Oh) | | 2019 | Ph.D. | Pohang University of Science and Technology, Korea (With Joon Hak Oh) | | | | Co-advised with Prof. Letian Dou (Seoul National University) | #### Research interest Perovskite Materials and Optoelectronics #### Current Position ![Sungshin Women's University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/sungshin-womens-university.CiKvElW-_1XP9R5.webp) Faculty member at Sungshin Women's University - - ### Ke Ma ![Photo of Prof. Ke Ma](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/ke-ma-historical.xVa5_3Cb_25Myv3.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2019–2023 | 2013 | B.S. | Zhejiang University | | --- | --- | --- | | 2017 | Ph.D. | Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder (With Jennifer N Cha) | - Gilbreth Fellow, jointly with Prof. Letian Dou #### Research interest Thin Film Energy Devices #### Current Position ![Shanghai Jiao Tong University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/shanghai-jiao-tong-university.BW-iowsQ_2g0SrR.webp) Faculty member at Shanghai Jiao Tong University - ### Kuluni Perera ![Photo of Kuluni Perera](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/kuluni-perera-historical.D2Ehp6Ac_ZpTjex.webp) Doctoral Student2017–2023 | 2016 | B.S. | University of Colombo, Sri Lanka | | --- | --- | --- | #### Research interest Analytical Science and Electrochemical Devices #### Current Position ![HP logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/hp.CY2YUkvK_flg2u.webp) HP, Oregon - - ### Athena Jenkins ![Photo of Athena Jenkins](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/athena-jenkins-historical.aIhVRgDY_rHhwA.webp) Doctoral Student2017–2023 | 2016 | B.S. | Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA | | --- | --- | --- | #### Research interest Computational chemistry and thin film electronics #### Current Position ![Johnson & Johnson Vision logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/johnson-johnson-vision.P0vUCIvU_Z2mSrhw.webp) Johnson & Johnson Vision - ### Zhifan Ke ![Photo of Zhifan Ke](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/zhifan-ke-historical.D1GetJrg_1e2xa8.webp) Doctoral Student2018–2023 | 2017 | B.E. | Xi’an Jiaotong University, China | | --- | --- | --- | #### Research interest Thin Film Electronics and Electrochemical Devices #### Current Position ![Lam Research logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/lam-research.BJMYjkZo_sjfd1.webp) Lam Research, Oregon - - ### Ke Chen ![Photo of Ke Chen](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/ke-chen-historical.QsEZ-NoW_1YxInJ.webp) Doctoral Student2018–2023 | | | East China University of Science and Technology | | --- | --- | --- | #### Research interest Analytical Science and Electrochemical Devices #### Current Position ![Stanford University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/stanford-university.DyiEbnWj_kQW5n.webp) Postdoc at Stanford University with Prof. Zhenan Bao - ### Lang Kai ![Photo of Prof. Lang Kai](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/lang-kai-historical.C01NoNiq_ZoTyEX.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2021–2022 | 2011 | Ph.D. | University of Florida | | --- | --- | --- | #### Research interest Organic Synthesis and Catalysis #### Current Position ![Heilongjiang University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/heilongjiang-university.x6CtBBOb_Z25Emle.webp) Faculty at Heilongjiang University - - ### Ashkan Abtahi ![Photo of Dr. Ashkan Abtahi](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/ashkan-abtahi-historical.BlqIF9dL_G7CGH.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2020–2022 | 2013 | B.S. | University of Tehran | | --- | --- | --- | | 2020 | Ph.D. | University of Kentucky (With Dr. Kenneth Graham and Dr. Joseph Brill) | - Other interests: Enjoy hiking and mountain climbing, traveling, and reading Sci-fi books. #### Research interest Electrochemical Devices and Charge Transport in OSC #### Current Position ![Intel logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/intel.DZkSuEQW_Z2bhSVj.webp) Research Engineer at Intel, Oregon - ### Vaidehi Pandit ![Photo of Dr. Vaidehi Pandit](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/vaidehi-pandit-historical.BIPpBOY6_1GNqqN.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2021–2022 | 2014 | B.Sc. (Hons.) | University of Delhi (Miranda House), India | | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | M.Sc. | Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, India | | 2021 | Ph.D. | University of Queensland, Australia (With Prof. Paul Burn) | - Other interests: Enjoy hiking, traveling, and Bollywood dance. #### Research interest Organic and Polymer Synthesis - - ### Dung Tran ![Photo of Dung Tran](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/dung-tran-historical.Nu37bfJo_GIj75.webp) Doctoral Student2016–2022 | 2016 | B.S. | Hanoi University of Science, Vietnam | | --- | --- | --- | #### Research interest Thin Film Electronics #### Current Position ![Micron Technology logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/micron.MvRH8hJI_18RSmI.webp) Micron Technology, Boise, Idaho - ### Xuyi Luo ![Photo of Xuyi Luo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/xuyi-luo-historical.CN2f4pj0_Z1VTTwG.webp) Doctoral Student2016–2022 | 2016 | B.S. | Peking University, China | | --- | --- | --- | #### Research interest Organic and Polymer Synthesis #### Current Position ![Stanford University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/stanford-university.DyiEbnWj_kQW5n.webp) Postdoc at Stanford University with Prof. Xia Yan - - ### John Putziger ![Photo of John Putziger](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/john-putzier-historical.B6Ey_iq__lX2MU.webp) Undergraduate Researcher2018–2022 #### Current Position ![Cornell University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/cornell-university.CdnZDuOh_ozcRG.webp) Graduate Student in Chemistry at Cornell University - ### Wenting Wu ![Photo of Dr. Wenting Wu](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/wenting-wu-historical.D5Fwb2M9_Z1e7oWy.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2019–2022 | 2014 | B.S. | Qingdao University | | --- | --- | --- | | 2019 | Ph.D. | Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (With Xike Gao) | #### Research interest Organic and Polymer Synthesis #### Current Position ![Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/sioc.fz4nPU4s_1jlqgl.webp) Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences - - ### Ranajit Mondol ![Photo of Dr. Ranajit Mondol](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/ranajit-mondol-historical.D86-nq2o_7hu3c.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2021–2022 | 2012 | B.S. | University of Calcutta | | --- | --- | --- | | 2014 | M.Sc. | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India | | 2019 | Ph.D. | University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands (With Prof. Edwin Otten) | - Co-advised with Prof. Chris Uyeda #### Research interest Organic and Polymer Synthesis - ### [Xuefei Li](https://cas.gsu.edu/profile/xuefei-li/) ![Photo of Prof. Xuefei Li](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/xuefei-li-historical.WOwMJlFD_1AHr3r.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2019–2022 | 2013 | B.S. | Jilin University | | --- | --- | --- | | 2018 | Ph.D. | Penn State University (With Raymond E. Schaak) | #### Research interest Electrochemical Materials and Devices [CV](https://www.jianguomei.com/files/alumni/xuefei-li-cv.pdf) #### Current Position ![Georgia State University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/georgia-state-university.DEC-KU8l_Z2sfAEJ.webp) Faculty at Georgia State University - - ### Na Gou Research Scientist2019–2022 | 2005 | B.S. | Xi'an Jiaotong University | | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | Ph.D. | Northeastern University | #### Current Position ![Purdue University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/purdue-university.DhuoL8-2_U8tso.webp) Senior Instrument Specialist at Purdue University - ### William McNutt Doctoral Student2015–2021 #### Current Position ![DuPont logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/dupont.CUlQezPV_Z16aHVN.webp) Research Scientist at DuPont, Marlborough, MA - - ### Saadia Chaudhry Doctoral Student2015–2021 #### Current Position Beckman Institute Postdoctoral Fellow, UIUC, Currently government employee - ### Hanning Jiang ![Photo of Hanning Jiang](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/hanning-jiang-historical.D2loATKI_17zFvD.webp) Undergraduate Researcher2019–2021 #### Current Position ![Cornell University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/cornell-university.CdnZDuOh_ozcRG.webp) Graduate Student in Chemistry at Cornell University - - ### Hongguang Shen ![Photo of Dr. Hongguang Shen](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/hongguang-shen-historical.Fp2pbY2R_FOPu7.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2019–2021 | 2014 | B.S. | Peking University | | --- | --- | --- | | 2019 | Ph.D. | Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), China (With Chongan Di and Daoben Zhu) | - MI-Bio Fellow #### Research interest Bioelectronics - ### Jungho Lee Postdoctoral researcher2020–2021 | | | Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Korea | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![Samsung logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/samsung.Rq5y7HiD_ZF1NVh.webp) Research Scientist at Samsung - - ### Jiayingzi Wu Doctoral Student2016–2020 - Co-advised by Prof. Ji-Xin Cheng at Boston University #### Current Position ![Shenzhen University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/shenzhen-university.BhhNZkvT_fOWHP.webp) Faculty at Shenzhen University - ### Mustafa Ahmed ![Photo of Mustafa Ahmed](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/mustafa-ahmed-historical.DJh8L3eh_1pwbtS.webp) Doctoral Student2017–2020 | 2017 | B.S. | Virginia Tech | | --- | --- | --- | | 2017–2020 | | Eastman Chemical | #### Research interest Organic and Polymer Synthesis #### Current Position ![U.S. Patent Office logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/us-patent-trademark-office.CWBpfe0F_Z1laJB5.webp) U.S. Patent Office, Washington - - ### Natalie Kadlubowski Undergraduate Researcher2018–2020 | | Major | Chemical Engineering | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![DuPont logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/dupont.CUlQezPV_Z16aHVN.webp) DuPont - ### Matt Fosdick Undergraduate Researcher2020–2020 - - ### Huihong Jiang Visiting Graduate Student2019–2020 | | | Zhejiang University | | --- | --- | --- | - ### [Jongsu Lee](https://www.scnu.ac.kr/advcompmat/cm/cntnts/cntntsView.do?mi=6079&cntntsId=3429) Postdoctoral researcher2019–2020 | | | Konkuk University, Korea | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![Sunchon National University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/sunchon-national-university.BvQenXSE_eTMGd.webp) Faculty at Sunchon National University - - ### Jiazhi He Doctoral Student2015–2019 #### Current Position ![Ambilight Inc logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/ambilight.fDA1e5qH_1RqDDh.webp) Founding Member at Ambilight Inc - ### [Aristide Gumyusenge](https://www.aristide.mit.edu/) Doctoral Student2015–2019 | | Postdoc. | Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials (GLAM), Stanford University (With Prof. Zhenan Bao (Chemical Engineering) and Prof. Alberto Salleo (Materials Science and Engineering)) | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![Massachusetts Institute of Technology logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/massachusetts-institute-of-technology.CvmiVmnx_EDVVI.webp) Faculty at Massachusetts Institute of Technology - - ### Brandon Jang Visiting Student or Scholar2018–2019 | | | Chemical Engineering, Purdue University | | --- | --- | --- | - ### Ronaldo H. Franjul Visiting Student or Scholar2019–2019 | | | University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus | | --- | --- | --- | - - ### Zhengran Yi Postdoctoral researcher2018–2019 | | | Wuhan University | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![Fudan University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/fudan-university.h-iUnx3u_1p2R2V.webp) Faculty at Fudan University - ### [Youlong Zhu](http://ce.sysu.edu.cn/zh-hans/teacher/7454) ![Photo of Prof. Youlong Zhu](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-07.DU-i_CkZ_ZkacNu.webp) Postdoctoral researcher2018–2019 | | | University of Colorado, Boulder | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![Sun Yat-Sen University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/sun-yat-sen-university.B5tvFQzs_2fo7vb.webp) Faculty at Sun Yat-Sen University - - ### Maria Fernanda Lizarazo Rojas Visiting Undergraduate Researcher2018–2018 | | | Universidad Nacional de Colombia | | --- | --- | --- | - ### Jordan Hunter Graduate Student Candidate2016–2018 #### Current Position Transferred to Lipton Group - - ### Xingrui Zhu Master's Student2017–2018 | | Major | Chemical Engineering | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![Colorado School of Mines logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/colorado-school-of-mines.BrpfDTsW_Z1oQfQP.webp) Colorado School of Mines - ### Dazeng Huang Postdoctoral researcher2017–2018 | | | Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS) | | --- | --- | --- | - - ### [Yan Zhao](https://mse.fudan.edu.cn/ac/dd/c18341a175325/page.htm) Postdoctoral researcher2014–2018 | | | Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS) | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![Fudan University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/fudan-university.h-iUnx3u_1p2R2V.webp) Faculty in Materials Science and Engineering at Fudan University - ### Xikang Zhao Doctoral Student2014–2017 | 2012 | B.S. | Peking University | | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | Ph.D. | Purdue UniversityThesis: Influence of Molecular Structures on the Properties of Complementary Semiconducting Polymer Blends | #### Current Position ![Purdue University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/purdue-university.DhuoL8-2_U8tso.webp) Postdoc at Purdue University with Prof. Bryan Boudouris - - ### Vani Singania Undergraduate Researcher2015–2017 | | Major | Chemistry and Mathematics | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![University of California, Santa Barbara logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/uc-santa-barbara.MToc1zDO_Z1aVJ8W.webp) Graduate Student at University of California, Santa Barbara - ### Junchen Liu Undergraduate Researcher2015–2017 | | Major | Chemical Engineering | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![North Carolina State University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/north-carolina-state-university.l3Gz2ji8_Z2kNQKE.webp) Graduate Student in Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University - - ### Hongyi Zhang Undergraduate Researcher2015–2017 #### Current Position ![University of Chicago logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/university-of-chicago.F1poV0zU_Z19bOzg.webp) Graduate Student at University of Chicago, Institute for Molecular Engineering - ### Sebastian Kenny Undergraduate Researcher2016–2017 #### Current Position ![Purdue University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/purdue-university.DhuoL8-2_U8tso.webp) Graduate Student in Chemistry at Purdue University - - ### Tianxiong Mi Visiting Undergraduate Researcher2017–2017 | | | Peking University | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![Texas A&M University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/texas-am-university.KJDcrnAr_17UHKz.webp) Graduate Student at Texas A&M University - ### [Lina Ma](https://hxhg.qdu.edu.cn/info/1128/2374.htm) Visiting Graduate Student2016–2017 | | | Harbin Institute of Technology | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![Qingdao University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/qingdao-university.BADXh3ri_2jUAtF.webp) Faculty at Qingdao University - - ### Haijun Niu Visiting Scholar2016–2017 | 1995 | B.S. | Heilongjiang University | | --- | --- | --- | | 2004 | Ph.D. | Harbin Institute of Technology | | 2008 | Postdoc. | Harbin Engineering University | #### Current Position ![Heilongjiang University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/heilongjiang-university.x6CtBBOb_Z25Emle.webp) Professor at Heilongjiang University, Chair of the Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering - ### Rachel Rahn ![Photo of Rachel Rahn](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-08.DygcCCwr_Z1lCmRt.webp) Undergraduate Researcher2015–2016 | | Major | Chemical Engineering | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![Ecolab Inc logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/ecolab.Bw4MIh7V_1VhAPX.webp) Engineer at Ecolab Inc - - ### Michael Abu-Omar Undergraduate Researcher2015–2016 - ### Tianbai Xu Visiting Graduate Student2015–2016 | | | Zhejiang University | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position Microelectronics - - ### [Guobiao Xue](https://mne.zju.edu.cn/jcdlxjzzjsyjs/list.htm) Visiting Graduate Student2015–2016 | | | Zhejiang University | | --- | --- | --- | - Previously at Intel #### Current Position ![Zhejiang University logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/zhejiang-university.Dm6ARyl3_Z1mwK0g.webp) Professor at Zhejiang University - ### Zhuorui Zhao Visiting Undergraduate Researcher2016–2016 | | | Tsinghua University | | --- | --- | --- | #### Current Position ![University of California San Diego logo](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/uc-san-diego.Bo8yrbdS_Z1LB4Hl.webp) Graduate Student at University of California San Diego - - ### Conner Noel Undergraduate Researcher2014–2015 | | Major | Chemical Engineering | | --- | --- | --- | - ### Samuel Kim Undergraduate Researcher2015–2015 | | Major | Biochemistry | | --- | --- | --- | ### Awards and Recognitions: - #### Rachel Rahn - the SURF fellowship, 2015 - Best Poster Award at the 2015 Semiconductor Research Corporation TECHCON, 2015 - #### Michael Abu-Omar - the Margerum award, 2015 - #### Xikang Zhao - the PRF fellowship, 2015 - #### Vani Singania - the Falkner Summer Research Award, 2016 - Poster Award for 2016 Notre Dame-Purdue Symposium on Soft Matter and Polymers - #### Aristide Gumyusenge - HC Brown Travel Grant, 2017 - Charles Viol Fellowship, 2018 - HC Brown Travel Grant, 2019 - HC Brown Graduate Student Award, 2019 - MRS Graduate Student Gold Award, 2019 - Arthur Nowick Graduate Student Award, 2019 - [the GLAM Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2020–2022, Stanford University.](https://glam.stanford.edu/glam-fellowships) - #### Yan Zhao - Purdue Graduate School Postdoctoral Travel Grant, 2017 - #### Junchen Liu - the SURF fellowship, 2017 - #### M Kadlubowski - the SURF fellowship, 2018 - Goldwater Scholar, 2019 - Astronaut Scholar, 2019 - #### Xuyi Luo - HC Brown Symposium Poster Award, 2018 - #### Saadia T Chaudhry - HC Brown Travel Grant, 2018 - Best Poster Award for 2018 Notre Dame-Purdue Symposium on Soft Matter and Polymers - the Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship, 2020 - Beckman Institute Postdoctoral Fellow, 2020. - #### John Michael Putziger - Wolinsky Summer Research Fellowship, 2019 - Outstanding Sophomore, College of Science, 2020 - the SURF fellowship, 2020 - the Astronaut Scholar, 2021. - #### Dung Tran - Poster Award for 2019 Notre Dame-Purdue Symposium on Soft Matter and Polymers - HC Brown Travel Grant, 2020. - #### Kuluni Perera - the Eastman Summer Graduate Fellowship, 2020 - Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship, 2022. - #### Mustafa Ahmed - Arthur Kelly Teaching Award, 2022 - HC Brown Travel Grant, 2022. - #### Joe Romo - GEM PhD Engineering and Science Fellowship. - #### Ke Chen - the Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship, 2023 - F-Pi 15 Best Poster Award, 2023 - #### Zhifan Ke - F-Pi 15 Best Poster Award, 2023 ## Photo Archive ### Alumni - [![2021 Alumni](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-01.BZmQmAej_EcWv7.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-01.BZmQmAej_EcWv7.webp) Dec 26, 2020 - [![Spring 2020 virtual group](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/2020-04-28-01.DYx-2sW7_ZCRUMi.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/2020-04-28-01.DYx-2sW7_ZCRUMi.webp) April 28, 2020, COVID-19 - [![Fall 2019 group](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-03.CvX1081I_Z11gdu.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-03.CvX1081I_Z11gdu.webp) Nov 25, 2019 - [![Fall 2018 group](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-04.BJgDWCAG_Z1LxhJA.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-04.BJgDWCAG_Z1LxhJA.webp) Nov 3, 2018 - [![Fall 2017 group](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-05.DhWnSHbj_Zm8fYm.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-05.DhWnSHbj_Zm8fYm.webp) 2017 Fall - [![Spring 2017 group](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-06.BURrubmH_21BXae.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-06.BURrubmH_21BXae.webp) Spring, 2017 - [![Fall 2016 group](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-07.DT_wwlKz_2wgEjq.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-07.DT_wwlKz_2wgEjq.webp) Fall, 2016 - [![2015 group](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-08.BQ4F5j9k_ZV00F0.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-08.BQ4F5j9k_ZV00F0.webp) 2015 - [![Summer 2015 group](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-09.CIvxPEvu_xYrvM.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-09.CIvxPEvu_xYrvM.webp) Summer, 2015 - [![Jiazhi He, Thesis Defense](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-10.CO9Upl-d_Z2vz9En.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-10.CO9Upl-d_Z2vz9En.webp) Jiazhi He, Thesis Defense, Oct 10, 2019 - [![Aristide Gumyusenge, Thesis Defense](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-11.BRXjXL_3_Qt1bp.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-11.BRXjXL_3_Qt1bp.webp) Aristide Gumyusenge, Thesis Defense, Nov 15, 2019 - [![The 2017 Naff Symposium](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-12.Dv5ov8zZ_Z1hftNs.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-12.Dv5ov8zZ_Z1hftNs.webp) The 2017 Naff Symposium is titled “Bioelectronics: Where Chemistry, Medicine, and Materials Meet” - [![2017 ACS award in Applied Polymer Science in honor of Prof. Zhenan Bao at Stanford University.](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-13.BhVKGZnT_Z1q8r8s.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-13.BhVKGZnT_Z1q8r8s.webp) 2017 ACS award in Applied Polymer Science in honor of Prof. Zhenan Bao at Stanford University - [![Nov 2017 at Sharma's Kitchen](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-14.BglgO1wt_Z2kW0Yk.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/group-photo-wall-14.BglgO1wt_Z2kW0Yk.webp) Nov, 2017, Celebration of Will, Saadia, Aristide and Jiazhi's passing original research proposals. Officially Ph.D. Candidates, at SHARMA'S Kitchen - [![Spring Break Dinner - 2019](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/2019-03-11-01.B0YgiGc9_4EQ2P.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/2019-03-11-01.B0YgiGc9_4EQ2P.webp) Spring Break Dinner - 2019 ### Alumni Photos - [![Alumni Photos, photo 1 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-01.BDFBsZe5_Zd3tuJ.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-01.BDFBsZe5_Zd3tuJ.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 2 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-02.CZIKXTGI_obswI.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-02.CZIKXTGI_Z1vpN3w.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 3 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-03.DQHif_32_qLGf1.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-03.DQHif_32_qLGf1.webp) - [![Giving poster presentation](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-04.Dhlfs_0b_ZQUe4I.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-04.Dhlfs_0b_ZQUe4I.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 5 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-05.BPezRRN__ZvFtfJ.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-05.BPezRRN__ZvFtfJ.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 6 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-06.DBYyIfM2_1llbia.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-06.DBYyIfM2_1llbia.webp) - [![Natalie Kadlubowski](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-09.Dn9Huy3x_V3fT7.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-09.Dn9Huy3x_V3fT7.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 10 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-10.BM9BrFO0_23noLT.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-10.BM9BrFO0_23noLT.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 11 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-11.DfS0mibt_pygn3.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-11.DfS0mibt_pygn3.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 12 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-12.DbY8hUzk_Z2t8HpB.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-12.DbY8hUzk_Z2t8HpB.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 13 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-13.CUF855fG_2sinUk.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-13.CUF855fG_2sinUk.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 14 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-14.CgoY9YDX_ZFTQru.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-14.CgoY9YDX_ZFTQru.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 15 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-15.DdghzSyL_aS42L.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-15.DdghzSyL_aS42L.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 16 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-16.BvjG_Suj_Z221GJl.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-16.BvjG_Suj_Z221GJl.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 17 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-17.ChLyvCc1_Z1rWE3U.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-17.ChLyvCc1_Z1rWE3U.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 18 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-18.CcQDK1x6_Z1TDvug.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-18.CcQDK1x6_Z1TDvug.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 19 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-19.DwFreaG7_Z1T3KH3.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-19.DwFreaG7_Z1T3KH3.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 20 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-20.lsbsJ_HW_1DJSD0.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-20.lsbsJ_HW_1DJSD0.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 21 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-21.DcfWmYQR_Zcsn5s.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-21.DcfWmYQR_Zcsn5s.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 22 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/2015-10-07-02-02.ZtgCF24v_Z1AFnc3.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/2015-10-07-02-02.ZtgCF24v_Z1AFnc3.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 23 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-23.BKkAy_bE_1j671p.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-23.BKkAy_bE_1j671p.webp) - [![Vani Singhania](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-24.B3lU7zxS_Z19v7jv.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-24.B3lU7zxS_Z19v7jv.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 25 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-25.BM5phwpg_Oqxyi.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-25.BM5phwpg_Oqxyi.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 26 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-26.BnUuCCAl_Z2p7Bwg.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-26.BnUuCCAl_Z2p7Bwg.webp) - [![Alumni Photos, photo 27 of 28](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-27.BxCnQLjM_1Oxul5.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-27.BxCnQLjM_1Oxul5.webp) - [![Winter Group Photo 2021](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-28.LC1zNExG_QSvIw.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/alumni-carousel-28.LC1zNExG_1W0xBv.webp) 2021 ### More Photos - [![35th HC Brown Lectures 2018](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/more-photos-01.7TJXnbsR_Z11Fk6O.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/more-photos-01.7TJXnbsR_Z11Fk6O.webp) 2018 - [![With Professor Mei](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/more-photos-02.TefiXlql_Z2igsqP.webp)](https://www.jianguomei.com/_astro/more-photos-02.TefiXlql_Z2igsqP.webp) - 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