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LONG GROUP MEMBERS

Graduate Students

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Christy Witcher

Graduate Student

B.S. Univ. of N. Carolina, Wilmington (2020)
Joined Group: Fall 2021

 

T: 865-974-3379

E: cwitche1@vols.utk.edu

 

Research Area:

     Advanced Materials

Bio:

Christy is from Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2020. During her time as an undergraduate, she worked for RTI International where she conducted research in materials chemistry. In her free time she likes to hike, paddleboard, and spend time with family and friends.

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Godwin Ochola

Graduate Student

B.S. Univ. of Agriculture Makurdi (2017)
Joined Group: Fall 2022

 

T: 865-974-3379

E: gochola@vols.utk.edu

 

Research Area:

     Advanced Biomaterials

Bio:

Godwin is from Nigeria, Benue State. In 2017, he received a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Agriculture Makurdi (UAM) in Benue State where he carried out research in the lab of Prof. Habibat F. Chahul. Godwin moved to the U.S. in 2022 and enjoys walking tours, reading, watching comedies, and spending time with family and friends.

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Karina Guerrero

Graduate Student

B.S. Baylor University (2023)

Joined Group: Fall 2023

 

T: 865-974-3301

E: kguerrer@vols.utk.edu

 

Research Area:

     Gas Separation Membranes

Bio:

Karina is from Monterrey, Mexico. She graduated from Baylor University in 2023 with a bachelor’s in chemistry and a secondary major in French.  In her free-time, she likes to paint, hike, explore new restaurants and spend time with family and friends.

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Mason Jones

Graduate Student

B.S. University of North Georgia (2022)

Joined Group: Fall 2023

 

T: 865-974-3301

E: mjone307@vols.utk.edu

 

Research Area:

     Polyolefin Catalysis

Bio:

Mason is from Lagrange, Georgia, and graduated from the University of North Georgia (UNG), Dahlonega, in the fall of 2022 with a B.S. in chemistry. During his time at UNG, He conducted undergraduate organic research under the direction of Dr. Rahul Shahni. After graduating, he interned with The Lab Depot (TLD), reviewing resources on their website. He enjoys spending time with family and friends in his free time, astrophotography, and video games.

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Nathan Kunzler

Graduate Student

B.S. Heidelberg University (2023)

Joined Group: Fall 2023

 

T: 865-974-3379

E: nkunzler@vols.utk.edu

 

Research Area:

     Advanced Biomaterials

Bio:

Nathan is from Lancaster, Ohio, and graduated from Heidelberg University, located in Tiffin, Ohio, with a B.S. in biochemistry and biology. While at Heidelberg, he played collegiate soccer and was an SI for Intro to Chemistry. During the summer of 2022, he interned for Dr. Elda Hegmann at Kent State University, studying elastomer synthesis to design microneedles for drug injections. Nathan enjoys playing/watching soccer, being with friends, and playing video games when he has free time.

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Taylor Marcum

Graduate Student

B.S. University of Alabama (2024)

Joined Group: Fall 2024

 

T: 865-974-3379

E: tmarcum6@vols.utk.edu

 

Research Area:

     Advanced Materials/Membranes

Bio:

Coming Soon

Undergraduate Students

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Rahil Parikh

Undergraduate Researcher

University of Tennessee
Joined Group: Spring 2023

T: 865-974-3301

E: rparikh2@vols.utk.edu

Research Area:

      Gas Separation Membranes

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Taylor Lundquist

Undergraduate Researcher

University of Tennessee
Joined Group: Spring 2024

T: 865-974-3301

E: tlundqui@vols.utk.edu

Research Area:

      Advanced Biomaterials

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Sophie Ahmad

Undergraduate Researcher

University of Tennessee 
Joined Group: Spring 2023

T: 865-974-3301

E: sahmad9@vols.utk.edu

Research Area:

      Advanced Materials

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