​Graduate Students

Sheila Njoroge ([email protected])
Research Topic: Development of Alkyne Metathesis Catalysts
​2021 Joined the Lee Group

Chem. Asian J. 2025, 20,  e00754 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202500754
Chem. Comm. 2026, 62, 243-246 DOI: 10.1039/D5CC05493A
Saima Nipa ([email protected])
2024 Joined group
Research Topic: Metal-ion Receptors
Karen LaBrador ([email protected])
2025 Joined group
​Research Topic: Synthesis and Applications of Carbon Nanohoops
Md Akram Hussain ([email protected])
2025 Joined group
​Research Topic: Synthesis and Applications of Carbon Nanohoops
Sophie Lee ([email protected])
2026 Joined group
Research topic: Synthesis and Applications of Carbon Nanohoops


​Undergraduate Students

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We have open positions for graduate and undergraduate students.

Students will learn the following skills directly from the PI
  • Designing molecules using molecular modeling software
  • Organic synthesis and characterization techniques
  • Quantitative analyses (i.e., binding constant measurements)
  • Drafting manuscripts and proposals
  • Making cool presentation slides/posters
  • 3D printing molecules
  • And most importantly, how to be safe in the lab
  • Also interested in visualizing molecules in virtual reality (VR)

Contact me via email: [email protected]
Let's do some awesome chemistry together!
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2019 Christmas Party
2019 Group Swamp Tour