Alumni
Postdocs, Scientists and Visiting Faculty
Dr. Chris Lee (2018 - 2024) now is the Managing Director for Meta-Institute for Airborne Disease in a Changing Climate
Dr. Carolina Molina (2022-2023) now at Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Center of Studies on Air quality and Climate Change, Patras
Dr. Shubhrangshu Pandit (2019-2022) Senior Scientist at Aeris Technologies and Project Canary
Dr. Hanyu Fan (2019-2022) Senior Research Chemist at Fujifilm Electronic Materials
Dr. Elizabeth Coward (2020-2021) Illumina, Inc.
Dr. Liubin Huang (2017-2021) Tenure-track faculty at Shandong University
Dr. Mona Shrestha (2016-2020) Food and Drug Administration, Maryland
Dr. Michael Sullivan (2018-2019) Senior Scientist at Nikira Labs Inc.
Dr. Natalia Gonzalez-Pech (2016-2018) Assistant Professor at Hope College, Holland, MI.
Dr. Kristin Wall (2017-2018)
Dr. Armando Estillore (2014-2017) Scientist at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science in Hamburg, Germany.
Dr. Yaping Zhang (2015-2016), now at Air Pollution Control District, San Diego
Dr. Mingjin Tang (2014-2016) faculty at Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, China Academy of Science
Dr. Imali A. Mudunkotuwa (2013-2016) Application Scientist at Cabot Microelectronics
Dr. Richard E. Cochran, (2015-2016) Application Scientist, Thermo Fischer Scientific
Dr. Tao Yang (Jan - Jul 2015), visiting professor from Hebei University, China
Dr. Gayan Rubasinghege (2011-2013), Associate Professor at New Mexico Tech
Dr. Andrew Ault, (2012- 2013) Associate Professor at the University of Michigan
Dr. Jonas Baltrusaitis, (2007- 2012) Professor at Lehigh University
Dr. Larissa Stebounova (2008-2011), Research Associate at the University of Iowa
Dr. Shaowai Bian, (2009-2010) Research Scientist in Singapore
Dr. Hongbo Fu, (2008-2009) Professor, Fudan University, Shanghai China
Dr. Julie Parks, (2008-2009) Postdoctoral associate at Marquette University
Dr. Pradeep Jayaweera, (2008-2009) Dean at University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Dr. James Zahardis (2008) Research scientist, University Vermont
Dr. Courtney Hatch (2006-2008) Professor and Chair at Hendrix College
Dr. Mohamed El-Maazawi (Summer 2007 and 2008) visiting faculty from Truman College
Dr. Maryuri Roca (2007), Lecturer at Skidmore College
Dr. David Cwiertny (2005-2007) Professor, Environmental Engineering, University of Iowa
Dr. Daniel Curtis (2005-2007) Associate Professor at California State University at Northridge
Dr. Paula Hudson (2005-2007) Associate Professor at California State University at Fullerton
Dr. Courtney Usher (2005-2007), Senior Staff Scientist, Ashland Inc. Wilmington, Delaware
Dr. Kevin Knagge (2001- 2003), (w/Sarah Larsen) now at Brucker
Dr. Amy Strathman (nee Michel) (2001- 2003) Senior Lecturer, University of Iowa
Dr. Minna Xu (2001) – Research Scientist at University of Petroleum-China
Dr. Ping Li (1998 – 2000)- Research Scientist at Philip Morris
Dr. Grant Underwood (1998 – 2000) – Research Scientist at Intel
Dr. Mohamed El-Maazawi (Summers 1997, 1998 and 1999) visiting faculty from the UAE University, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Alexander Panov (1998 – 1999) unknown
Dr. Yan Xiang (1997-1998) unknown
Dr. Shoshanna R. Coon (1993-1995), Associate Professor at University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Mauro Briceno (1995) visiting faculty from the University of the Andes
Ph.D. Students
Dr. Stephanie L. Mora Garcia (2018 - 2023)
Dr. Deborah Kim (2018 - 2023) Industry
Dr. Kyle Angle (2018-2022) Industry
Dr. Izaac Sit (2017-2022) Industry
Dr. Liora Mael (2016-2021) Postdoctoral Associate at University of Colorado Boulder
Dr. Michael Alves (2017-2021) NSF Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Berkely
Dr. Victor Or (2016-2021) Scientist at Eurofins | EAG Laboratories
Dr. Man Luo (2016-2021) Analytical chemist at Catalent Pharma Solutions
Dr. Irem B. Ustunol (2016-2021) Engineer at Illumina, Inc.
Dr. Haibin Wu (2015-2020) Honda Research Institute
Dr. Ellen M. Coddens (2014-2019) Analytical R&D Scientist Sterling Pharma Solutions
Dr. Yuan Fang (2013-2018) Cloud Operations Engineer, MyCase
Dr. Zhenzhu Xu (2013-2018) Key Laboratory Theory and Technology of Advanced Battery Material, Materials Science & Engineering at Peking University
Dr. Jonathan Trueblood (2013-2018) Environmental Information Specialist- Vancouver Canada
Dr. Deokhyeon Kwon (2014 – 2018) Postdoctoral Associate McGill University
Dr. Alaa Al Minshid (2013 – 2018) Middle Technical University, Baghdad
Dr. Hayder Alalwan (2013 – 2018) Department Head, Middle Technical University, Baghdad
Dr. Sanjaya Jayalath (2014-2018) Product Support Engineer- Vibrational Spectroscopy
Dr. Aruni Gankanda (2010-2016) Project Scientist, Bristol Myers Squibb
Dr. Olga Laskina (2010 – 2015) Manager, Analytical Services, Glass Systems
Dr. Charith E. Nanayakkara (2008 – 2013) Senior Scientist, EMD Performance Material
Dr. Imali A. Mudunkotuwa (2008-2013) Application Scientist at Cabot Microelectronics
Dr. Haihan Chen (2008 – 2012) Product Manager - Atomic Spectroscopy at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
Dr. Kelly Gierlus (2005 – 2011) Assistant Professor St. Ambrose University
Dr. Gayan Rubasinghege (2007 – 2011) Associate Professor at New Mexico Tech
Dr. Pragati Galhotra (2006 – 2010) Analytical Chemist Intern at Parker Hannifin
Dr. Sherrie Elzey (2005 – 2010) Application Specialist, TSI Inc. St. Paul Minnesota
Dr. John Pettibone (2004 – 2009) Research Scientist at NIST
Dr. Jennifer Schuttlefield (2003 - 2008) Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and Director of the UW System Women and Science Program
Dr. Jonas Baltrusaitis (2003 - 2007) Ph.D. – Professor, Lehigh University, PA
Dr. Praveen Mogili (2002 – 2007) Ph.D. –Employed as Chem Eng in Houston, TX
Dr. Elizabeth Gibson (2002 - 2007) Ph.D. –Research Scientist at A&S Analytical Services
Dr. Hashim Al-Hosney (2000 - 2005) Ph.D.– Professor at Arkansas State University
Dr. Gonghu Li (2000 - 2005) Ph.D. Professor at the University of New Hampshire
Dr. Brenda Krueger (1999 - 2005) Iowa City, IA
Dr. Hind Al-Abadleh (1999 - 2003) Professor Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo CA
Dr. Courtney Usher (1999 - 2003) Senior Staff Scientist, Ashland Inc. Wilmington, Delaware
Dr. Steven Carlo(1994 -1999) Manager - Technical Services Division at Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Dr. Todd Miller (1993 -1998) Assistant Professor Augustana College
Dr. Katherine Lanigan (nee McGee) (1990 -1996) Associate Professor at the U. Mercy - Detroit
Dr. Kari Myli (1990 -1995) Senior Scientist Cardinal CG Madison Wisconsin
Masters Students
Mariana Rivas (2022); Erin Neal (2021); Amber Rose (2021); Renee Tam (2019); Andrew McDonald (2019); Brittany Givens (2017); Joshua R. Grandquist (2015); Whitney Larish (2014); Wondwossen Anbessie (2013); Induni Siriwardane (2012); Lahiru Wijenayaka (2011); Thilini Rupasinghe, (2011); Gordy Hunter ( 2009); Shannon Stout (2005); Sofia Carlos-Cuellar (2005); Xiaohong Shen (2004); Hassan Mohamed (2003); Abdulmajeed Shawami (2002); Lon Anderson (1996); Emmanual Scigliano (1996); Charles Fox (1995)
Undergraduate Students
Viet Anh Nguyen (2023), Manal Vishnoi (2022 - 2023), Samanta Tounsley (2022 - 2023), Anne Harper (2023 summer); Audrey Lyp (2023 summer); Christopher Nowak (2022), Gordon Peiker (2022), Eleanor Quirk (2022), Gilberto Partida Coria (summer 2022); Alma Montserrat Palacios Puga (summer 2022); Jenne Lee (summer 2022); Mauricio Agurcia (summer 2022); Heidi Busse (2020), Tongshan Liu (2020), Duyen Dang (2020), Masiel Belsuzarri (2020), Meishi Song (2019), Sayuri Sagisaka (2019), Karla F. Alonso (2018), Vanessa Olvera-Castro (2018), Brian Kenney (2018), Cynthia Wong (2018), Dylan Power (2018), Danielle Naiman(2017), Jimmy Ge (Summer 2017);Neyen Romano (Summer 2017) Luke C. Kisaichi (2017); Michael R. Alves (2016); Meagan Marciano (2016); Zhen Qin (2015); Nina Diklich (Summer 2015); James Dillon (Summer 2013); Saralyn Ogden (Summer 2012); Jacob Lyons (Summer 2012); Nikolas LaPelusa (Spring 2012); Caitlyn McGuire (Summer 2011); Patrick Kyei (2010-2011); Rebecca Lindquest (Summer 2010); Jose Rivera Negron (Summer 2010); Tricia Abernathy (2009-2010); Ethan Guio (2008-2009); Robert Lentz (Summer 2009); Jennifer Knapp (Summer 2009); Olga Laskina (Summer 2009); Richard Dombroski (Fall 2008); Claire Doskey (Summer 2008); Jason Bone (Summer 2007); Christina Edwards (2006); Jacyln Schwarz (2006); David Cox (Summer 2006); Joanna Sciegienka (2003 – 2005), Ann Zachariah (2003 – 2005), Matthew Johnson (Summer 2005); Elizabeth Zeitler (Summer 2005); Anne Schwarkopf (2002– 2004); Adam Christensen (2000-2003); Jennifer Wade (1999-2003); Rachna Chaudhari (2001); Christine Burrichter (summer 2000); Timothy Hunt (summer 2000); Kirk Perreau (1998 - 2000 junior chemistry major - Honors research); Elizabeth Bernard (1999-2000) junior chemical engineering major - Honors research; Eric Balster (1997 -1999); Melissa Heskett (1999); Elizabeth Covington (1997-1998); Alison Nair (Summer 1998) ; Everett Nixon (Summer 1998); Saleem Farooqui (1997-1998); Lawrence Huene (1997-1998); Anne Finken (Summer 1997); Gillian Zaharias (Summer 1996); Justin Paul (1995); Chip Hallett (1994-1995); James Manusco (Summer 1993); Adam Capitano (1992-1993); Deanna Angst (Summer 1991); Paula Cardinhal (Summer 1990); William Turney (1990-1991); Susan James (1990 - 1991)
High School Students
Grecia Amparano (2016); Isabella Bobadilla (2016)