We are continuously seeking for highly motivated Master's and undergraduate students to join our experimental research team. Feel free to send your CV to xuan.zhou@utsa.edu if you are interested in doing graduate or undergraduate research here!
Graduate Students
Kade Johnson
I finished undergrad at Saint Louis University in 2022, majoring in Engineering Physics and minoring in Engineering Mathematics. I am currently working on plasmonic materials under high pressures and carrying out Raman measurements on the semiconductors after shock compressions. I enjoy swimming, biking, and listening to music.
Elisabeth Wang
I am a master's student using spectroscopic techniques to study pressure-induced changes of dye molecules. I received a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University in 2024 with majors in physics and music. Outside of research, I play the organ and carillon.
Undergraduate Students
Chanukya Polavarapu
I am a first-year undergraduate student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. I recently joined Dr. Zhou’s lab, where we study materials and devices under high pressure. I am focused on learning the fundamentals of optics and laboratory techniques. As I begin my degree in physics, I am excited to support the group’s research and gain a hands-on lab experience. In high school, I led my school's robotics club, where I gained valuable experience in robotics, teamwork, and project leadership. I also tutor math and English, helping students strengthen their academic skills. Outside of my studies, I enjoy building FPV Drones, 3D Modeling, and training large language AI models.
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