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The Team
Konpal Raheja
PhD Candidate | G5
M.S. in Chemistry at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India
B.S. in Chemistry at The University of Delhi, India
Konpal is from India. Outside of the lab, she enjoys painting, sketching, dancing, and listening to music.
M.S. in Chemistry at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India
B.S. in Chemistry at The University of Delhi, India
Konpal is from India. Outside of the lab, she enjoys painting, sketching, dancing, and listening to music.
Lucia Yuan
PhD Candidate | G5
M.S. in Chemistry at the University of Alabama
M.S. in Macromolecular Science, CWRU
B.Eng. Beijing University of Chemical Technology
M.S. in Chemistry at the University of Alabama
M.S. in Macromolecular Science, CWRU
B.Eng. Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Maryam Behzad Khoshgoee
PhD Candidate | G4
B.S. in Chemistry (minor in Microbiology) at the University of Tehran
Maryam is from Iran. Outside of the lab, she enjoys Pilates, reading books, watching horror movies, and trying new recipes in the kitchen.
B.S. in Chemistry (minor in Microbiology) at the University of Tehran
Maryam is from Iran. Outside of the lab, she enjoys Pilates, reading books, watching horror movies, and trying new recipes in the kitchen.
Bablu Hasan
PhD Candidate | G3
M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry & B.Sc. in Chemistry at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Bablu is from Bangladesh. Outside the lab, he enjoys playing cricket, traveling, and watching movies.
M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry & B.Sc. in Chemistry at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Bablu is from Bangladesh. Outside the lab, he enjoys playing cricket, traveling, and watching movies.
Audrey Hostetler
PhD Candidate | G3
B.S. in Biochemistry at Youngstown State University, OH
Audrey is from Youngstown, Ohio. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Chemistry. Outside of lab, She enjoys reading, listening to music, being in nature, working out, and trying new things.
B.S. in Biochemistry at Youngstown State University, OH
Audrey is from Youngstown, Ohio. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Chemistry. Outside of lab, She enjoys reading, listening to music, being in nature, working out, and trying new things.
Abdullah Al Mouin
PhD Student | G1 | Rotating student
M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry & B.Sc. in Chemistry at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Abdullah Al Mouin holds an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Mouin is from Bangladesh. Outside the lab, he enjoys traveling, travel photography, growing plants, reading books, and spending time with friends.
M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry & B.Sc. in Chemistry at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Abdullah Al Mouin holds an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Mouin is from Bangladesh. Outside the lab, he enjoys traveling, travel photography, growing plants, reading books, and spending time with friends.
Nehal Nupnar
PhD Candidate | G5
Honorary member
(Advisor: Prof. Mike Hore, Macro)
B.S. in Polymer Science and Technology at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee).
In August 2021, Nehal joined the Hore Research Lab and has been an integral part of the Karayilan Lab since May 2023. He is currently a Case Advancement Fellow at the Case School of Engineering. He also plays a key role as Director of Finance for both the Macromolecular Students Organization and the Polymer Initiative of Northeast Ohio (PiNO) Conference. Beyond the lab, he is an avid sports enthusiast with a particular love for volleyball and soccer. Since moving to the United States, he has started watching the NBA, and most evenings, he watches NBA games. He also enjoys traveling and has recently begun exploring tennis.
Honorary member
(Advisor: Prof. Mike Hore, Macro)
B.S. in Polymer Science and Technology at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee).
In August 2021, Nehal joined the Hore Research Lab and has been an integral part of the Karayilan Lab since May 2023. He is currently a Case Advancement Fellow at the Case School of Engineering. He also plays a key role as Director of Finance for both the Macromolecular Students Organization and the Polymer Initiative of Northeast Ohio (PiNO) Conference. Beyond the lab, he is an avid sports enthusiast with a particular love for volleyball and soccer. Since moving to the United States, he has started watching the NBA, and most evenings, he watches NBA games. He also enjoys traveling and has recently begun exploring tennis.
Junqi (Clark) Cui
MSc Student | G2
B.S. in Chemistry at Lehigh University
From Beijing, China
Outside of the lab, I enjoy photography and I have a really cute bearded dragon
B.S. in Chemistry at Lehigh University
From Beijing, China
Outside of the lab, I enjoy photography and I have a really cute bearded dragon
Robert Crawford
MSc Student | G2
B.S. in Chemical Engineering at The Ohio State University
Robert is pursuing a master’s degree in chemistry. He also works as a materials engineer at the
Timken Company in his hometown of North Canton, Ohio. Outside of school and work, he
enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and playing and watching sports, including
football, baseball, and tennis.
B.S. in Chemical Engineering at The Ohio State University
Robert is pursuing a master’s degree in chemistry. He also works as a materials engineer at the
Timken Company in his hometown of North Canton, Ohio. Outside of school and work, he
enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and playing and watching sports, including
football, baseball, and tennis.
Ajitesh Lalam
Undergraduate Researcher | UG4
Ajitesh is a first-year undergraduate student originally from Munster, Indiana. He is pursuing a BS in Biology and a BA in Chemistry while on the pre-medicine track. Outside of the lab, he works as a Gelfand STEM Fellow and enjoys photography, spending time with his friends, and learning more about discoveries in medicine.
Ajitesh is a first-year undergraduate student originally from Munster, Indiana. He is pursuing a BS in Biology and a BA in Chemistry while on the pre-medicine track. Outside of the lab, he works as a Gelfand STEM Fellow and enjoys photography, spending time with his friends, and learning more about discoveries in medicine.
Aaryan Patel
Undergraduate Researcher | UG3
Aaryan is from Rocky River, OH. He is pursuing a degree in Chemical Biology and a secondary major in Finance on the pre-medical track. He currently plans on attending medical school after completing his undergraduate degree. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickleball, watching football and basketball, and spending time with his friends.
Aaryan is from Rocky River, OH. He is pursuing a degree in Chemical Biology and a secondary major in Finance on the pre-medical track. He currently plans on attending medical school after completing his undergraduate degree. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickleball, watching football and basketball, and spending time with his friends.
Sophia Tatton
Undergraduate Researcher | UG3
Sophia is from Washington, D.C. She is pursuing a BS in Chemistry with minors in Biology and Medical Anthropology, while on the pre-medical track. Outside of the lab, she enjoys hiking, knitting, and is a competitive archer.
Sophia is from Washington, D.C. She is pursuing a BS in Chemistry with minors in Biology and Medical Anthropology, while on the pre-medical track. Outside of the lab, she enjoys hiking, knitting, and is a competitive archer.
David Goldstein
Undergraduate Researcher | UG3
David is an undergraduate student born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry and Chemistry—with a minor in political science—and intends to go to graduate school and continue doing research while he pursues a PhD. David is also a member of the varsity track and field team, specializing in the pole vault. In his free time David enjoys spending time with friends, and learning new things.
David is an undergraduate student born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry and Chemistry—with a minor in political science—and intends to go to graduate school and continue doing research while he pursues a PhD. David is also a member of the varsity track and field team, specializing in the pole vault. In his free time David enjoys spending time with friends, and learning new things.
Daniel Yun
Undergraduate Researcher | UG3
I’m from Orange County, California, and I’m pursuing a degree in Chemical Biology on a pre-medical track. After completing my undergraduate studies, I plan to apply to medical school. In my free time, I enjoy competing on the club volleyball team, playing pickleball and bowling, working on photography and videography projects, and traveling.
I’m from Orange County, California, and I’m pursuing a degree in Chemical Biology on a pre-medical track. After completing my undergraduate studies, I plan to apply to medical school. In my free time, I enjoy competing on the club volleyball team, playing pickleball and bowling, working on photography and videography projects, and traveling.
Wesley Wong
Undergraduate Researcher | UG2
Wesley is from Edison, New Jersey. He is pursuing a degree in Chemical Biology. He plans to attend medical school after completing his undergraduate degree. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching basketball and football, and going on outdoor walks.
Wesley is from Edison, New Jersey. He is pursuing a degree in Chemical Biology. He plans to attend medical school after completing his undergraduate degree. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching basketball and football, and going on outdoor walks.
Akash Rao
Undergraduate Researcher | UG2
Akash is from Santa Clara, California, and is pursuing a BS in biomedical engineering with a minor in Chemistry on the pre-med track. Outside of the lab, he enjoys rock climbing and spending time with friends.
Akash is from Santa Clara, California, and is pursuing a BS in biomedical engineering with a minor in Chemistry on the pre-med track. Outside of the lab, he enjoys rock climbing and spending time with friends.
Debra Boutom
Undergraduate Researcher | UG4
Debra is a fourth-year undergraduate student from New Jersey, and is pursing a BS in chemistry and a BA in computer science. She hopes to complete a PhD program in chemistry and materials science after graduation. In her free time she enjoys cooking for friends, painting, drawing, and writing science fiction and fantasy.
Debra is a fourth-year undergraduate student from New Jersey, and is pursing a BS in chemistry and a BA in computer science. She hopes to complete a PhD program in chemistry and materials science after graduation. In her free time she enjoys cooking for friends, painting, drawing, and writing science fiction and fantasy.
Marilyn Kealey
Undergraduate Researcher | UG1
Marilyn is a first year undergraduate student from West Lafayette, Indiana planning to graduate with a B.S. in chemistry. She hopes to either pursue research, industry, or medical school after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, playing golf, and playing the violin.
Marilyn is a first year undergraduate student from West Lafayette, Indiana planning to graduate with a B.S. in chemistry. She hopes to either pursue research, industry, or medical school after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, playing golf, and playing the violin.
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