The Group
The Paren Lab: (L to R) Christopher Lydon, Erica Strojny, Prof. Ben Paren, Julia Munger, Payne Yang
Graduate Students
Panhao (Payne) Yang
Member of the Paren Lab since Spring 2024
Degree Program: Chemical Engineering
Contact: pyang23@stevens.edu
Previous education: BS in Chemical Engineering (concentration in Nanomaterials, minor in Energy Engineering), Univ. Massachusetts - Lowell
Payne's research focuses on characterization of nanostructured polymers.
Outside of work, Payne enjoys traveling and watching Sci-Fi movies
Undergraduate Students
Erica Strojny
Member of the Paren Lab since Fall 2023
Major: Chemical Engineering (pursing a Master's in Materials Science and Engineering through AMP)
Contact: estrojny@stevens.edu
Erica's research focuses on single-ion conducting Li and Na polymer blend electrolytes.
Outside of work, Erica is a goalie on the Women's Lacrosse Team at Stevens. She likes to explore Hoboken and New York (primarily the food), loves going to sports games and concerts (big country music fan). She also enjoys cooking, spending time outside, and being active any way possible!
Christopher Lydon
Member of the Paren Lab since Fall 2023
Major: Chemical Engineering (minor in chemistry)
Contact: clydon@stevens.edu
Christopher's research focuses on single-ion conducting Li and Na polymer blend electrolytes.
Outside of work, Christopher practices jiujitsu and volunteer's for his town's fire department.
Julia Munger
Member of the Paren Lab since Fall 2023
Major: Chemical Engineering
Contact: jmunger@stevens.edu
Julia's research focuses on multivalent salt-in-polymer blend electrolytes.
Outside of work, Julia loves to attend spin classes, travel, and explore new restaurants!
Tyler Housel
Member of the Paren Lab since Spring 2024
Major: Chemical Engineering
Contact: thousel@stevens.edu
Tyler's research focuses on single-ion conducting Li and Na polymer blend electrolytes.
Outside of work, Tyler likes to spend his time exploring the outdoors, skiing, and the beach.
Join us
The Paren Lab is looking for undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about doing materials research related to polymers and energy. Our group is committed to an inclusive and respectful work environment. Check out the Join Us! tab for more information.