Graduate Student Researchers

Sammy Ausman

Samantha Ausman

Chemical Engineering PhD Program
B.S. University of Wisconsin - Madison
Surface Characterization & Heterogeneous Catalysis

  • Cat Enthusiast, Jigsaw Puzzle Collector

Jon Bingaman

Jon Bingaman

Chemical Engineering PhD Program
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Rheology-Enhanced Polymer Upcycling

  • Professional Dog Lover & Tie-Dye Enthusiast

Jiakai Sun

Jiakai Sun

Chemistry PhD Program
B.S., Sun Yat-sen University
Polyolefin Upcycling

  • Proud Owner of Socrates the Cat

Garrett Strong

Garrett Strong

Chemical Engineering PhD Program  
B.S., Brigham Young University
Polyolefin Upcycling, Heterogeneous Catalysis

  • Daddy, Runner, Food Enthusiast

Danielle Burns

Danielle Burns

Chemistry PhD Program
B.S., University of Redlands
Polyolefin Upcycling

  • Baker and Outdoor Enthusiast

Jason Chalmers

Jason Chalmers

Chemical Engineering PhD Program
B.S., University of Colorado Boulder
Operando X-ray Spectroscopy of Catalysts

  • Surfer, Hiker, Sleeper

Yu-Quan Zhao

Yu-Quan Zhao

Chemistry PhD Program
B.S., Wuhan University, China
Polyolefin Upcycling

  • Badminton Player, Beijing Opera Amateur

Rika Ilagan

Rika Ilagan

Chemical Engineering PhD Program
B.S., Seattle University
Polyolefin Upcycling

  • Runner, Crocheter, Outdoor Enthusiast

Postdoctoral Researchers

Dr. Lijun Gao

Dr. Lijun Gao

Ph.D., University of Science & Technology, China
Supported Olefin Metathesis Catalysts

  • TV and Movies audience

Dr. Nick Maciulis

Dr. Nick Maciulis

Ph.D., Indiana University
Polyolefin Upcycling

  • Runner, Hiker, Coffee Drinker

Dr. Costanza Leonardi

Dr. Costanza Leonardi

Ph.D., Università degli Studi di Ferrara, Italy
Bio-Organic and Industrial Chemistry

  • Sunny Side Up Eggs Expert, Dark Sense of Humor

Dr. Erfan Behravesh

Dr. Erfan Behravesh

Ph.D., Ã…bo Akademi University, Finland
Heterogeneous Catalysis, Operando X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy

  • Astronomy Enthusiast, Chess Player, Music Lover

Dr. Jinhu Dong

Dr. Jinhu Dong

Ph.D., Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS, China
Catalytic Upcycling of Polyolefins

  • Football Spectator and Badminton Player

Dr. Tongxin Han

Dr. Tongxin Han

Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
Programmable Catalytic Condensers

  • Swimmer