Synthia is a graduate student in the Department of Chemical Engineering at LSU. She joined the lab in the fall of 2024. When she's not in the lab, Synthia loves exploring nature, escaping into books, or cozying up with a good movie.

Mahima is a graduate student in Engineering Science at LSU. She joined the Ouchi Lab in the Fall of 2025 and is also co-advised by Dr. Vicki Colvin. Outside the lab, Mahima enjoys exploring new places, sketching, and painting when inspiration strikes, working on creative projects, and watching documentaries, often with a cup of coffee or tea in hand. 

Madeline is an undergraduate student in the Department of Chemical Engineering at LSU. She joined the lab in the spring of 2025. She enjoys playing with her cat, Francis. She also likes arts and crafts and enjoys playing video games. 

Valeria is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. She joined the lab as an REU student in the summer of 2025. Outside of academics, Valeria enjoys gardening, video games, trying new foods, and visiting the beach.