Professeur
guironne@illinois.edu
5th Year ChBE Graduate Student
mtaleff2@illinois.edu
Education
BS in Chemical Engineering (2018-2022)
BS in Chemistry (2018-2022)
University of Texas - Austin, TX
Research
I am investigating termination rates in fast initiating polymerizations.
Hobbies
I like to ride my bike and play volleyball. I'm trying to learn Japanese.
4th Year Chemistry Graduate Student
jnvo2@illinois.edu
Education
BS in Chemistry (2019-2023)
University of Texas at Dallas - Dallas, TX
Research
My research focuses on the synthesis of bottlebrush polymers with an emphasis on photonics.
Hobbies
I like playing flag football, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee, reading, eating good food, playing L4D2, and spending time with friends and family.
3rd Year Chemistry Graduate Student
evrana2@illinois.edu
Education
BS in Chemistry (2020-2024)
The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
Research
My research focuses on the synthesis of shape-controlled diblock bottlebrush copolymers.
Hobbies
I love running, biking, hiking, and doing anything outdoorsy. I spend my free time hanging out with friends, volunteering at the Wildlife Medical Clinic Ambassador program, and spending time with my 4 cats (Felis catus), 2 snakes (Python regius and Heterodon nasicus), 2 blue-tongued skinks (Tiliqua scincoides), and leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius).
3rd Year ChBE Graduate Student
kylek6@illinois.edu
Education
BS in Chemical Engineering (2019-2023)
BS in Chemistry (2019-2023)
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Madison, WI
Research
My research focuses on the exploration of autocatalytic chemistry and its uses in chemically induced frontal polymerization.
Hobbies
I love to workout at the gym, run Iron Man races, play soccer and volleyball, reading, hiking, fishing, exploring, playing dominion, and playing left 4 dead 2 with the group.
3rd Year Undergraduate Student in ChBE
kaelds2@illinois.edu
Mentor: Michael Taleff
4th Year Undergraduate Student in ChBE
edobra2@illinois.edu
Mentor: Damien Guironnet