Graduate Students
My name is Yixin Mei. I graduated with Biomedical Engineering from the Southern University of Science and Technology. Now I am in my 5th year of Ph.D. program in biomedical engineering.
Besides being a Ph.D. student, I think I can be regarded as an otaku =). Like sketching, painting, fanwork, some cosplay, and Chinese chess. Dabble in every sport but only prefer dancing.
I am a Ph.D. student in Reinhard’s lab. Originally from Pakistan, I completed my undergraduate studies at Karakoram International University before pursuing an MPhil in Chemistry at HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry. During my time there, I worked on developing molecularly imprinted polymers for the selective extraction of target species.
In Spring of 2023, I joined Reinhard’s lab where my research now focuses on engineering lipid nanoparticles for targeted delivery.
Koustav Kundu (koustkk@bu.edu)
I completed my undergraduate studies at BIT Mesra and my master’s degree at IIT Mandi in Chemistry.
I am now a 4th-year graduate student in the Department of Chemistry. My interest is in the development of deep-ultraviolet surface-enhanced resonant Raman spectroscopy for studying secondary structures of protein.
Saatwik Suman (saatwiks@bu.edu)
I am a 4th-year graduate student. Originally from New Delhi, India. I did my B.S. from the University of Delhi and M.S. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar.
Currently working with iSCAT and nano-bio interface. Think of me as a nano-explorer, uncovering the tiny secrets of biology with tech goggles.
Ritesh Bag (rit@bu.edu)
I’m Ritesh Bag, a 3rd-year graduate student exploring the fascinating world of plasmonic nanoparticles. I am passionate about exploring the fundamental properties of light and its applications, specifically, I am interested in Interferometric scattering microscopy (iSCAT).
When I’m not in the lab, I enjoy sleeping, which helps me stay inspired and energized for my research.
Daniel Williams (djwill@bu.edu)
I graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a B.A. in Chemistry in 2023, where I studied mixed surface systems with scanning tunneling microscopy. I am currently a 3rd-year Ph.D. student in the Reinhard Lab. My primary research interests are materials chemistry and nano-bio interfaces.
Undergraduate Students
Andres Alcocer
I am a sophomore from New Hampshire, currently studying biology on the pre-med track. I am working on progressing my lab skills and monitoring nanoparticle and cell binding interactions. I am excited to learn more, develop my skills, and apply these skills to further experiments.
Ainsley Gray
I am a Sophomore majoring in Biology specializing in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, and Genetics. I joined the Reinhard lab in January of 2024. I am excited to research bacterial inactivation using nanoparticles, specifically using boronic acid functionalization and other methods.
Enoch Chang
I am an undergraduate sophomore studying molecular biology. I joined the Reinhard Lab in 2024 and am researching the interaction and relationship between epidermal growth factor modified nanoparticles (EGF-NPs) and epidermal growth factor receptor expressing cells (EGFR-expressing cells).