Group Members

Postdoctoral Scholars

Pratima Pandeya
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Kansas State University (with Prof. Christine Aikens)
Experiential AI Postdoctoral Fellow
Research: Accelerating the prediction of electronic properties of molecules with machine learning
Hobby: Hiking

Bhumika Jayee
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Texas Tech University (with Prof. William L. Hase and Prof. Hans Lischka)
Research Interest: Excited states of biomolecules using multireference methods and molecular dynamics simulations
Hobby: I enjoy traveling and exploring new places.
PhD Students

Benjamin Kaufold
PhD student in Chemistry
B.S. in Chemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
My current work involves making multireference calculations more accurate and efficient and predicting the electronic properties of heterogeneous catalysts and biocatalysts. Besides chemistry, I am very fond of teaching, graphic design and touring Boston. My students are very fond of my SpongeBob-themed quizzes!

Jason Lucas
Industry PhD student in Chemistry
M.S. in Materials Science, Boston University
Research interest: Light-matter interactions, photocatalysis
Fun fact: While on a backpacking trip in the NH White Mountains in NH I found out firsthand that the boardwalks on the hiking trails sit on top of 3-foot-deep mud.

Zheyu Zhang
PhD student in Chemistry
M.S. in Bioinformatics, Northeastern University
Aim to use modeling and simulation methods to solve all biological problems on different scales.
Fun fact: I really like to build PCs for my friends.
Master's Students

Sunny Lee
Master of Science student in Artificial Intelligence
I am interested in machine learning applications to theoretical chemistry/physics.
In my off time, I enjoy playing video games and going out to eat with friends!
Undergraduate Students

Janis Dong
Major in Biochemistry, Minor in Business
Eager to explore the mystery of chemistry and science to contribute more to the community.
Fun Fact: I swam competitively for 8 years.

Joshua Ching
Major in Computer Science and Cognitive Psychology
I am passionate about the use of computational approaches to understand the complex mechanisms underlying observations in biology and chemistry.

Joseph Desroches
Major in Physics and Math
I am very passionate about using computational and mathematical methods to solve problems in theoretical physics.
I enjoy going on hikes, spending time outside, hanging out with my friends, playing video games, and watching movies.

Deeptha Narasimhan
Major in Data Science and Behavioral Neuroscience
Minor in Biochemistry

Nate White
Major: CS+Math
Minor: Physics
Research interest: I develop programs to support and expedite calculations and tasks done within the group.
Fun fact: I threw my diploma instead of my mortarboard at my high school graduation.
Alumni
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Nithin Chintala
B.S. ’22, Major in Biochemistry, Minor in Computer Science
I love the intersection of computer science and biochemistry and specifically the ability to make models to predict protein / drug interactions.
Fun fact: I have a black belt in Taekwondo!

Ruimeng Wang
B.S. in Chemistry, University of California, Davis
Master's student in Chemistry

Amoolya Srinivasa
Master's student in Bioinformatics, Data Analytics concentration at Northeastern University
Passionate about making use of Bioinformatics tools and programming to design effective medicinal strategies and contribute to healthcare
Fun fact: I love making digital art, illustrations and hiking!
Miscellaneous Group Photos

Group celebration! August 2022