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Graduate Students<\/h1>\n

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Aidan Oi<\/strong> (aoi@bu.edu)<\/p>\n

B.S., Chemistry, University of Rochester, 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

y.o.e. 2019<\/p>\n

Research interest: Plasmon-enhanced scattering spectroscopy<\/p>\n

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Yixin Mei <\/strong>(meiyx@bu.edu)<\/div>\n
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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.<\/p>\n

Besides being a Ph.D. student, I think I can be regarded as an otaku =). Like sketching, painting, fanwork, some cosplay, and Chinese chess.\u00a0Dabble in every sport but only prefer dancing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sonia Zahara<\/strong> (szahara@bu.edu)<\/div>\n
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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.\u00a0During my time there, I worked on developing molecularly imprinted polymers\u00a0for the selective extraction of target species.<\/p>\n

In Spring of 2023, I joined Reinhard’s lab where my research now focuses on the exciting field of nano-bio interface.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Koustav Kundu <\/strong>(koustkk@bu.edu)<\/p>\n

I completed my undergraduate studies at BIT Mesra and my master’s degree at IIT Mandi in Chemistry.<\/p>\n

I am now a third-year graduate student in the Department of Chemistry. My interest is in the development of deep-ultraviolet surface-enhanced resonant Raman spectroscopy for studying protein dynamics.<\/p>\n

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Saatwik Suman <\/strong>(saatwiks@bu.edu)<\/p>\n

I am a third-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.<\/p>\n

Currently working with iSCAT and nano-bio interface.\u00a0Think of me as a nano-explorer, uncovering the\u00a0tiny secrets of biology with tech goggles.<\/p>\n

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Ritesh Bag<\/strong> (rit@bu.edu)<\/p>\n

I’m Ritesh Bag, a second-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). <\/span><\/p>\n

When I’m not in the lab, I enjoy sleeping, which helps me stay inspired and energized for my research.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Daniel Williams<\/strong> (djwill@bu.edu)<\/p>\n

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 second-year Ph.D. student in the Reinhard Lab. My primary research interests are materials chemistry and nano-bio interfaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Undergraduate Students<\/h1>\n

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Akilesh Nalluri<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am an undergraduate Biochemistry major on the premed track.\u00a0In May 2023, I joined the Reinhard lab and\u00a0I am looking forward to conducting research on nano-bio interfaces.<\/p>\n

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Ajay Kent<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am an undergraduate freshman in the pre-med\u00a0track majoring in chemical biology.\u00a0I joined the Reinhard Lab in 2023 and I am excited about further research in\u00a0nanoparticle therapeutical applications.<\/p>\n

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Pat Cezon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hi, my name is Pat,\u00a0I am a first-year undergraduate majoring in chemistry with a focus on chemical biology.\u00a0In the future, I hope to do more research on\u00a0nano-bio interfaces for treatment development.<\/p>\n

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\"\" Madison Mogg<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am an undergraduate junior studying Biomedical Engineering with a concentration in Technology Innovation. I joined the Reinhard Lab in 2024 and am excited to explore the development process of nanoparticles created to encapsulate drugs for targeted lung treatment. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Andres Alcocer<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Ainsley Gray<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am a Sophomore majoring in Biology specializing in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, and Genetics. I joined the Reinhard lab in January of 2024.\u00a0I am excited to research bacterial inactivation using nanoparticles, specifically using boronic acid functionalization and other methods.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Enoch Chang<\/strong><\/p>\n

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).<\/p>\n

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