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Benjamin Patterson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

benjamin.patterson33@utexas.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2021-2023)
Senior Pharmacy Technician, Walgreens (2019-2021)
B.S. Biochemistry, Reed College (2019) <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Jacob Troutman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ja.troutman@utexas.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Texas at Austin (2022-2023)
Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2017-2022)
NSF-NRT INFEWS Fellow, University of Texas at Austin (2019-2022)
M.S. Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2019)
B.S. Chemistry and Mathematics, Wingate University (2017)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Stephanie White<\/p>\n\n\n\n

stephaniewhite@utexas.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2022)
Analytical Chemist, Authentix (2014-2018)
B.S. Chemistry, Texas A&M University (2013)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Emily Buttafuoco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

emily.buttafuoco@utexas.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2021-2022)
B.S. Chemistry, Simmons University (2021)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brandon Hill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

hillbr@utexas.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2021-2022)
M.S. Chemistry, East Carolina University (2020)
B.S. Chemistry, East Carolina University (2015)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Micah Heinz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2018-2021)
B.S. Chemistry and Music, Hillsdale College (2018)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Shichao He<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2020)
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology (2012)
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology (2010)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kevin Baar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M.A. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2018-2020)
B.S. Chemistry, University of Missouri \u2013 Columbia (2018)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Hongyu (Chris) Guo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2015-2020)
B.S. Chemistry, Peking University (2015)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. R. Eric Sikma<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2015-2020)
B.S. Chemistry, Texas Tech University (2015)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lu Han<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M.A. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2017-2019)
B.S. Chemistry, Peking University (2017)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Junpeng He<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2013-2019)
B.S. Chemistry, Texas A&M University – Commerce (2011-2013)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Joseph Reynolds III<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2013-2019)
B.S. Chemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology (2013)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ryan Riparetti<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M.A. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2015-2019)
B.S. Chemistry, University of California – Davis (2015)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Samuel Dunning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2014-2018)
M.Chem., University of Sheffield (2014)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Pranaw Kunal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2013-2018)
M.S. Chemistry, Colorado School of Mines (2013)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Iurie Malaestean<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting Researcher, University of Texas at Austin (2017-2018)
Assoc. Prof. in Inorganic Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of Moldova (2015)
Ph.D. Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of Moldova (2007)
M.Sc. Department of Biology and Chemistry, Tiraspol State University, Moldova (2002)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Graham Piburn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2012-2017)
B.S. Chemistry, Rice University (2012)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Luis Polanco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M.A. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2014-2017)
B.S. Chemistry, UC San Diego (2014)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Nolan Waggoner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2012-2016)
R&D Nucleic Acid Scientist, Agilent (2010-2012)
B.S. Chemistry, Fort Lewis College (2010)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An Nguyen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M.A. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2013-2016)
B.S. Chemistry and Mathematics, Tulane University (2013)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sarah Seraj<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M.S.\/Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2016)
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2014)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Haiqin Wan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty, School of the Environment, Nanjing University (2009)
Ph.D. Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University (2008)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Alisha Bohnsack<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2015)
B.S. Chemistry, Texas A&M University (2010)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Stephany Garcia (McClements)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2014)
B.S. Chemistry, Randolph-Macon College, Virginia (2010)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jessica Stokes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.S. Chemistry, University of Missouri (2013)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Ana Nu\u00f1ez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2009-2014)
B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at El Paso (2008)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Kate Crawford (Biberdorf)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkedin<\/a> & Kate the Chemist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2008-2014)
B.S. Chemistry and German, University of Michigan (2008)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Beau Saccoccia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post Bacc. Pre Med., University of Texas at Austin (2014)
B.A. Mathematics, Dartmouth College (2004)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. You-Kyong Seo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post Doc. Synthesis of PCMs, University of Texas at Austin (2013)
Ph.D. Chemistry, Yonsei University, South Korea (2010)
B.S. Chemistry, Inje University, South Korea (2006)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Maxwell Chang<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.S. Chemistry, University of Southern California (2011)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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David Casto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.S. Chemistry, University of Missouri (2011)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eric Nemeth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.S. Chemistry, University of Florida (2010)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Ilich Ibarra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post Doc. Synthesis of PCMs, University of Texas at Austin (2010-2013)
Ph.D. School of Chemistry, The University of Nottingham, UK (2010)
B.S. Chemistry, Autonomous Metropolitan University, Mexico (2005)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Naween Dahal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post Doc. Nanomaterials Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2010-2012)
Ph.D. Nanomaterials Chemistry, Kansas State University, Manhattan (2010)
M.S. Physical Chemistry, Tribhuvan University at Kathmandu, Nepal (1997)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Christine de la Torre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.S. Chemistry, University of San Francisco (2010)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Somi Won<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.S. Chemistry, Emporia State University, Kansas (2009)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kiran Divakar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M.S. ECE, University of Texas at Austin (2011)
B.E (Hons) EEE BITS, Pilani , India (2007)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Former Undergraduate Researchers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ananya Gupta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expected, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ananyagupta@utexas.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ananya is a materials chemistry major from Dallas, Texas who joined the Humphrey Group in the summer of 2023. Currently, she is working to synthesise and characterize a novel MOF designed by Ben, her mentor. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career as a physician.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mauricio Agurcia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mauricio Agurcia<\/strong> is a chemistry major from Houston, Texas. He joined the Humphrey Group in the summer of 2021 and has previously worked on synthesizing and studying phosphine coordination materials containing platinum and palladium complexes with Stephanie White. In the summer of 2022 he completed and REU and UC San Diego. He now works with Benjamin Patterson studying the intersection of MOF chemistry and DFT. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Courtney Rabara<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expected, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courtney Rabara is a chemistry major from Corpus Christi, Texas. She joined the Humphrey Group in the fall of 2021 and is currently working on synthesizing and studying nanoparticles with Carolyn Brady. After finishing her chemistry undergraduate degree at UT, she plans to attend graduate school to pursue a PhD in chemistry. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Will Kristo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will Kristo <\/strong>is a chemistry major from Palatine, Illinois. He joined the Humphrey Group in the summer of 2022 and is currently working on synthesizing and studying nanoparticles with Nick D’Anunnzio. After finishing his chemistry undergraduate degree at UT, he plans to work in materials chemistry. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brennan McKinney<\/strong> (2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brennan McKinney<\/strong> is a chemistry major born in New Mexico and raised in Texas. He joined the Humphrey Group in the fall of 2022 and worked on synthesizing and studying trimetallic and bimetallic nanoparticles under Carolina Vigil Hernandez. He plans to work in materials or inorganic chemistry after his bachelors is finished. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Morgan Marinelli<\/strong> (2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morgan Marinelli<\/strong> is a chemical engineer from Houston, Texas. She joined the Humphrey Group in the fall of 2022 and worked with Dr. Jacob Troutman. She is currently working at Exxon. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Former Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Check out our Austin International Framework<\/a> (AIF) program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Catherine Romero (Summer 2018-Summer 2021)
    Studied abroad at University of Glasgow through AIF program (Spring 2020)
    B.S. University of Texas at Austin (2021)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    2. Francesca Patel-Burrows (Fall 2019-Spring 2020)
    Studied abroad at University of Texas at Austin through AIF program (Fall 2019-Spring 2020)
    M.Chem. University of Sheffield (2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Elinor Taylor (Fall 2019-Spring 2020)
    Studied abroad at University of Texas at Austin through AIF program (Fall 2019-Spring 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Samantha Beck (Spring 2018-Fall 2019)
    Studied abroad at University of Nottingham through AIF program (Spring 2020)
    Worked with PCMs containing phosphine sulfide and phosphine selenide linkers
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Nicole Kim (Fall 2018-Fall 2019)
    Studied abroad at University of Nottingham through AIF program (Spring 2020)
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Joseph Fryer (Spring 2018-Spring 2019)
    Studied abroad at University of Nottingham through AIF program (Fall 2019)
    Synthesized new arsine coordination materials (ACMs)
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. Ishita Kumar (Spring 2018-Spring 2019)
    B.S. Chemistry & B.A. Economics, University of Texas at Austin (2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. Samuel Emslie (Fall 2018-Spring 2019)
    Studied abroad at University of Texas at Austin through AIF program (Fall 2018-Spring 2019)
    M.Chem. University of Sheffield (2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9. Carolina Vigil-Hernandez (Fall 2018-Spring 2019)
    Studied abroad at University of Texas at Austin through AIF program (Fall 2018-Spring 2019)
    UCL (2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    10. David Krystek
    Synthesized novel phosphine linkers and investigated green synthesis routes for new PCMs
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    11. Gianne Nandra
    M.Chem. University of Sheffield (2018)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    12. Kelly Walsh
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2018)
    Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Washington (2018-)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    13. Enriqueta Torres<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    14. Alexandra Robles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    15. Andy Zen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    16. Jacob Lemley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    17. Laynee Allemond<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    18. Jesse Zhang<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    19. Eric Roddy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    20. Rachael Ambler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    21. Jameson Tieman
    B.A. History, University of Texas at Austin (2012)
    Post Bacc. Pre Med., University of Texas at Austin (2016)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    22. Suliman Sharif
    B.S. University of Texas at Austin (2016)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    23. Adam Conn
    M. Chem, University of Bristol (2016)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    24. Raymond Borrego<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    25. Darcy Oakes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    26. Alice Duncan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    27. Beth Dewing
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2015)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    28. Taylor Kornfuehrer
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2016)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    29. Nick Zinni<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    30. Macy Stavinoha
    B.S. Chemistry and Psychology, University of Texas at Austin (2014)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    31. Wes Ehlert
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2014)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    32. Jake Baumeister
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2014)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    33. Samuel Dunning (Fall 2012-Spring 2013)
    Studied abroad at University of Texas at Austin through AIF program (Fall 2012-Spring 2013)
    M.Chem. University of Sheffield (2014)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    34. Meredith Mosier
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2010)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    35. Ray Foley
    B.S. Chemistry, Huston-Tillotson University (2013)
    NSF-REU National Science Foundation Undergraduate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    36. Suhong Kim (Fall 2011-Spring 2012)
    B.S. Chemistry, Seoul National University (2012)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    37. Ellice Tan
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2012)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    38. Adelekan Adewuyi
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2012)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    39. Andrew Lee
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2013)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    40. Lindsey Shear
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2010)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    41. Lauren Song
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2010)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    42. Christian Lambujon
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2010)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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