zarzar lab
Research Group in the Department of Chemistry at Penn State University
ABOUT
In the Zarzar Lab, we are excited about studying stimuli-responsive materials, understanding the behavior of active matter, and developing laser fabrication methods to synthesize and pattern both inorganic and organic materials. We encourage creative and enthusiastic students from diverse backgrounds to join our interdisciplinary team.
TEAM
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Lauren Zarzar
PROFESSOR
Lauren is a professor of chemistry, courtesy in Dept. of Materials Sci. & Eng. and affiliate of the Materials Research Institute.
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Yutong Liu
GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry
Undergrad: Nankai University. B.S. in Chemistry
Hometown: Lanzhou, China
Hobbies: badminton, musical movies
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Hongbo Yuan
GRADUATE STUDENT, MatSE
Undergrad: Sichuan Univ., BE Polymer Mat and Eng; MS Poly Sci. Univ. of Akron. Hometown: Hunan, China. Hobbies: cooking, traveling, hiking
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Lauren Dueñas
GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry
Undergrad: Cal State LA, B.S. in Biochemistry. Hometown: Whittier, CA. Favorite ice cream: The Creamery’s Death by Chocolate
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Quynh Nhu Le
GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry
Undergrad: Worcester State University. B.S. Chemistry, Math minor.
Hometown: Hue, Vietnam
Hobbies: fantasy adventure movies, cooking, singing
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Joel Dougay
GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry
B.S. Chemistry, B.A. Psychology, Texas Christian University. Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
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Malak Rayes
GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry
Undergrad: BS in Chemistry from Muhlenberg College Hometown: Ipswich, Massachusetts
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Rayan Bhattacharya
GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry
BS-MS in Chemistry from IISER-Kolkata
Hometown: Kolkata, India
Hobbies: soccer, history and tea
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Mia Wasilewski
GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry
Undergrad: Northeastern University
B.S. Chemistry
Hometown: Cranston, RI
Hobbies: Stand-up comedy, singing, thrifting
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Binish Ashfaq
GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry
Master's in Chemistry from LUMS, Lahore Pakistan
BS in Chemistry from BZU, Multan Pakistan
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Lauren Wilson
GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry
Undergrad: Central Michigan University (B.S Chemistry). Hometown: Detroit MI, Hobbies: chess, hiking, going to the movie theater
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Tori Li
GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry
Undergrad: Whitman College. B.A. Chemistry
Hometown: Shanghai/Toronto
Hobbies: Anime, gaming, short hikes in the summer