Doctoral Students (A-I)
Email: sandhya.acharya@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Sandhya Acharya
PI: Dr. Jacquelyne Read
Research: data science, machine learning in chemistry
Education: M.S. in Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
B.S in Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Hobbies: cooking, visiting new places
Email: sohel.ahmed@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Sohel Ahmed
PI: Dr. Kirk Schanze
Research: organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, photophysics, materials science
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Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Hobbies: sit-coms, cricket, and music
Email: roshan.baral@my.utsa.edu
PI: Dr. John C.-G. Zhao
Research: photochemistry, EDA complex
Education: M.Sc.
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Hobbies: singing, movies, eating
Email: leslie.barrera@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Leslie Barrera
PI: Dr. Stanton McHardy
Research: medicinal chemistry, organic Synthesis, drug discovery
Education: B.S in Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio
Hometown: Laredo, Texas
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Email: prabhupada.choudhury@my.utsa.edu
PI: Dr. John C.-G. Zhao
Research: organic synthesis (asymmetric organocatalysis, bimetallic catalyst, cross coupling)
Education: M.Phil. in Chemistry, Berhampur University, Berhampur, Odisha
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha
B.Sc. in Chemistry, Kendrapara Autonomous College
Hometown: Kendrapara, Odisha, India
Hobbies: writing stories/poems, painting, playing cricket
Email: caden.deverter@utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Caden Deverter
PI: Dr. Jacquelyne Read
Research: computational chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry
Education: B.S. in Chemistry, Texas A&M University
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Hobbies: hiking, reading
Email: babu.dhungana@my.utsa.edu
PI: Dr. Oleg Larionov
Research: computational chemistry, organic synthesis, polymer chemistry
Education: M.Sc., Tribhuvan University Kathmandu, Nepal
B.Sc., Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Hometown: Dang, Nepal
Hobbies: sports, traveling
Email: kallee.scott@utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Kallee Diaz
PI: Dr. Stanton McHardy
Research: small molecule drug discovery
Education: B.S. in Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio
Hometown: Katy, Texas
Hobbies: watching soccer and baking
Email: ahmed.elsyyad@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Ahmed Elsyyad
PI: Dr. Jacquelyne Read
Research: computational chemistry, data science, machine learning in chemistry
Education: M.S. in Chemistry, Prairie View A&M University
B.S. in Pharmacy, Tanta University, Egypt
Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
Hobbies: traveling, reading
Email: abulmansurmuhammed.fahim@utsa.edu
PI: Dr. Kirk Schanze
Research: photoredox catalysis, polymer materials, optoelectronics
Education: B.Sc., Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
Hometown: Sylhet, Bangladesh
Hobbies: music, cricket, soccer
Email: kayylen.fernandez@my.utsa.edu
PI: Dr. Doug Frantz
Research:
Education: B.S. in Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Hobbies: hiking, reading, hanging out with friends
Email: bishal.gautam@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Bishal Gautam
PI: Dr. Fang Xu
Research: platinum single-atom catalysts, transition metal carbides and nitrides, surface characterization
Education: M.S. in Organic Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
B.S. in Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Hometown: Chitwan, Bagmati, Nepal
Hobbies: cricket and traveling
Email: angelica.graciano@utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Angelica Graciano
PI: Dr. Aimin Liu
Research: protein-derived cofactor biogenesis via incorporation of unnatural amino acids
Education: B.S. in Biochemistry
Hometown: California
Hobbies: exploring art/historical museums and playing/watching horror games and movies
Email: akramul.hassan@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Akramul Hassan
PI: Dr. Philipp Schimidpeter
Research: biochemistry protein structure
Education M.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Hobbies: playing football and watching TV series
Email: enjolina.iqbal@utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Enjolina Iqbal
PI: Dr. Ghezai Musie
Research: bioinorganic chemistry and artificial metalloenzymes
Education: M.S. in Cellular Molecular Biology, University of Houston-Clear Lake
B.S. in Biochemistry, University of St. Thomas
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Hobbies: painting, cooking, yoga, and running
Doctoral Students (J-R)
Email: guna.karki@utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Guna Karki
PI: Dr. Waldemar Gorski
Research: analytical chemistry, electro analytical chemistry, biosensing
Education: M.S., Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Hometown: Sarlahi, Nepal
Hobbies: listening to music, watching sports, exploring new places
Email: zia.khan@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Zia Khan
PI:
Research: cancer research, optical imaging, applications of fluorophores, synthesis, organic chemistry
Education: M.S. in Chemistry, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan
B.S. in Chemistry, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Hometown: Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Hobbies: traveling, exploring new places, badminton, cricket, working out
Email: fnu.biakengzaua@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Biakengzaua Khupngai
PI: Dr. Syed Muhammad Usama
Research: synthesis of fluorophores for biological applications
Education: M.S. in Chemistry, Christ University, Bangalore, India
B.S. in Physics, Chemistry, Math, Christ University, Bangalore, India
Hometown: Pangkhua, Mizoram, India
Hobbies: working out, hiking, playing tennis, badminton
Email: mohan.kodisana@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Mohan Kodisana
PI: Dr. Syed Muhammad Usama
Research: small organic fluorophore synthesis (Cy3), fluorescence molecular imaging, tumor microenvironment and cancer research
Education: M.S. in Chemistry
Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Hobbies:
Email: udiriappuwadugebuddhini.kumarasiri@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Buddhini Kumarasiri
PI: Dr. Syed Muhammad Usama
Research: organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry
Education: M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
B.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Hometown: Warakapola, Sri Lanka
Hobbies: watching movies, listening to music
Email: dahee.lee@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Dahee Lee
PI: Dr. Fang Xu
Research: UHV-STM, heterogeneous catalysis, CISS effect
Education: B.S. in Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Hobbies: reading, traveling, pilates
Email: zachary.lucio@utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Zachary Lucio
PI: Dr. Waldemar Gorski
Research: electroanalysis, point-of-care biosensors, novel electrode materials
Education: B.A. in History / B.S. in Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin
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Email: gabriel.martinez9@my.utsa.edu
Linkedin: Gabriel Martinez
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Research: organic chemistry
Education: B.S. in Biochemistry, Texas Lutheran University
Hometown: San Marcos, Texas
Hobbies: painting, TTRPGs
Email: mackenzy.mccormack@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Mackenzy McCormack
PI: Dr. Stephan Bach
Research: analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry
Education: B.S. in Chemistry, University of North Georgia
Hometown: Canton, Georgia
Hobbies: the gym, watching anime, and going to soccer games
Email: hailee.mcculloch@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Hailee McCulloch
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Research: cancer research, drug discovery, synthesis, organic chemistry, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry
Education: B.S. in Biochemistry, Texas Lutheran University
Hometown: Seguin, Texas
Hobbies: reading, gardening, baking, hiking
Email: ashley.newton@utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Ashley Newton
PI: Dr. Philipp Schmidpeter
Research: lipid modulation of ion channels
Education: B.S. in Biochemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio
Hometown: Edmond, Oklahoma
Hobbies: textile crafts, running, games
Additional Info: VP of the CGSO, COS representative on the graduate council & the graduate programs and courses committee
Email: cammi.pape@my.utsa.edu
PI:
Research: organic synthesis, analytical chemistry, enzymes, inorganic chemistry
Education: B.S. in Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio
Hometown: Baytown, Texas
Hobbies: reading, playing pickleball, crocheting
Email: lilianadinorah.perezlimaponce@my.utsa.edu
PI: Dr. Stanton McHardy
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Email: cody.phillips@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Cody Phillips
PI: Dr. Jacquelyne Read
Research: electron donor-acceptor complexes, non-covalent interactions, computational chemistry, cheminformatics
Education: B.S. in Biology, University of Texas at San Antonio
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Hobbies: rock climbing, playing drums and guitar
Email: lorena.reyes@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Lorena Reyes
PI: Dr. Ghezai Musie
Research: I work on H3camb, focusing on metal complexes that mimic the metalloenzyme responsible for converting glucose into fructose. My research is centered around understanding the mechanisms involved and exploring applications related to green chemistry and catalysis.
Education: B.S. in Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Hobbies: painting, trying new places with friends, holding outreach opportunities for elementary school students, and hiking
Additional Info: I'm one of the officers for the Chemistry Graduate Student Organization (CGSO) at UTSA, managing social media, planning events, and organizing outreach events.
Doctoral Students (S-Z)
Email: jennifer.sanchez@utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Jennifer Sanchez
PI: Dr. Fang Xu
Research: physical chemistry, surface science, material science
Education: M.S. in Chemistry
B.S. in Chemistry
Hometown: McAllen, Texas
Hobbies: running, exploring nature trails, embroidery
Email: jyoti.shahgupta@my.utsa.edu
PI: Dr. Doug Frantz
Research:
Education: M.S. in Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
B.S. in Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Hobbies: travelling, exploring new things
Email: md.shalauddin@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Md Shalauddin
PI: Dr. Zachary Tonzetich
Research: bioinorganic and coordination chemistry, synthetic chemistry, bioactivity screening of electroactive metal complexes
Education: M.S. in Chemistry, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh
B.Sc. in Chemistry, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh
Hometown: Meherpur, Bangladesh
Hobbies: reading books, traveling, watching movies
Email: cassadee.stagliano@utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Cassadee Stagliano
PI: Dr. Aimin Liu
Research: biophysical chemistry, enzymology
Education: B.S. in Biology, Neumann University
Hometown: Burlington, Vermont
Hobbies: animal advocacy (SNIPSA, Humane Society of SA, Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, PETA, Animal Defense League of Texas), fitness, social responsibility (Houseless Mutual Aid San Antonio, BBBS of America), piano, drums and guitar, quilting, Tool
Additional Info: 2023 Abrams Award recipient
Email: kevin.sutherland2@utsa.edu
PI: Dr. Fang Xu
Research: surface science of catalysis
Education: M.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Georgia State University
B.S. in Chemistry, Augusta University
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Master's Students
Email: cindy.bair@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Cindy Bair
PI: Dr. ZacharyTonzetich
Research: earth abundant metal catalysis and ligand synthesis
Education: B.S. in Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Hobbies: cooking/baking, dancing, and watching K-dramas/C-dramas
Email: anderson.castellanossanchez@my.utsa.edu
PI: Dr. Oleg Larionov
Research: inorganic and organic chemistry, organometallic, medicinal chemistry
Education: M.S. in Molecular Inorganic Chemistry, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain
B.S. in Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio
Hometown: Bogota, Colombia and San Antonio, Texas
Hobbies: reading, biking
Email: christopher.reyes@my.utsa.edu
PI: Dr. Zachary Tonzetich
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Email: jordan.theriault@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Jordan Theriault
PI: Dr. Zachary Tonzetich
Research: synthesis and characterization of organometallics used in homogeneous catalysis
Education: B.S. in Chemistry, University of Notre Dame
Hometown: Glenview, Illinois
Hobbies: watching SNL videos on YouTube, reading fantasy novels, playing board games and sports, rooting for the Chicago Bears, fishing, and not cooking...mainly because I'm a bad chef
Email: dillon.zimmer@my.utsa.edu
LinkedIn: Dillon Zimmer
PI: Dr. Stephan Bach
Research: mass spectrometry, chemical imaging, drug discovery
Education: B.S. in Chemistry, Texas State University
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Hobbies: running, working out, reading, gaming
