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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

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Lauren is an assistant professor of chemistry, courtesy appt in Dept. of Materials Sci. & Eng. and affiliate of the Materials Research Institute.

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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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Kueyoung Kim

UNDERGRAD, chemistry

Hometown: State College, PA

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Clare Rider

UNDERGRAD REU, chemisstry

University of Dallas, chem and applied math. Hometown: Houston TX

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Ciera Wentworth

GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry

Undergrad: Univ. of Southern Maine. B.S. in Chemistry. Hometown: Pownal, Maine

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Samuel Birrer

GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry

Undergrad: Rutgers University
Degree: B.A. in Chemistry
Hometown: Succasunna, NJ
Hobbies: history, collecting minerals

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Krista Hirsch

GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry

Undergrad: St. John Fisher College, BS in chemistry
Grad: Cornell University, MS in chemical engineering
Hometown: Schenectady, NY

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Nate Sturniolo

GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry

Undergrad: Concord University B.S. in Chemistry, minor in Math Hometown: Bluefield, WV. "If you know the birds and the stars then you'll never be bored!"

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Malak Rayes

GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry

Undergrad: BS in Chemistry from Muhlenberg College Hometown: Ipswich, Massachusetts

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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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Wangyang Xue

GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry

Undergrad: China Univeristy of Petroleum, B.S. in Chemistry. Hometown: Shandong, China. Hobby: Classical music, Detective fictions

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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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Quynh Nhu Le

GRADUATE STUDENT, chemistry

Undergrad: Worcester State University
Degree: B.S. in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry, minor in Math
Hometown: Hue, Vietnam
Hobbies: fantasy adventure movies, cooking, singing

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