Group Alumni
Postdoctoral Scholars
Dr. Felipe Curtolo
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil (with Prof. Guilherme M. Arantes)
Research interest: I am interested in using multiscale computer simulations to study the reactivity and photochemical properties of biomolecules in order to better understand their mechanisms and discover new applications.
Hobbies: I love cats, eating out and musical theatre.
Dr. Ka Wa Yip
Ph.D. in Physics, University of Southern California (with Prof. Daniel Lidar)
Research Interest: Quantum dynamics and computation
Hobbies: I enjoy playing basketball, watching sports, and reading books on science and philosophy.
Dr. Bhumika Jayee
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Texas Tech University (with Prof. William L. Hase and Prof. Hans Lischka)
Research Interest: Excited states of biomolecules using multireference methods and molecular dynamics simulations
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling and exploring new places.
Currently postdoc scholar at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Dr. Pratima Pandeya
Experiential AI Postdoctoral Fellow
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Kansas State University (with Prof. Christine Aikens)
Research: Accelerating the prediction of electronic properties of molecules with machine learning
Hobby: Hiking
Currently researcher at Kansas State University
PhD Students
Benjamin Kaufold
PhD student in Chemistry
B.S. in Chemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
My current work involves making multireference calculations more accurate and efficient and predicting the electronic properties of heterogeneous catalysts and biocatalysts. Besides chemistry, I am very fond of teaching, graphic design and touring Boston. My students are very fond of my SpongeBob-themed quizzes!
PhD thesis successfully defended in Dec. 2025
Currently instructor at Simmons University
Master's Students
Sunny Lee
Master of Science student in Artificial Intelligence
I am interested in machine learning applications to theoretical chemistry/physics.
In my off time, I enjoy playing video games and going out to eat with friends!
Amoolya Srinivasa
Master's student in Bioinformatics, Data Analytics concentration at Northeastern University
Passionate about making use of Bioinformatics tools and programming to design effective medicinal strategies and contribute to healthcare
Fun fact: I love making digital art, illustrations and hiking!
Ruimeng Wang
Master's student in Chemistry
B.S. in Chemistry, University of California, Davis
Undergraduate Students
Meredith Wanta
Co-op student
Major in Computer Science and Neuroscience
I’m interested in applying artificial intelligence to accelerate biological discovery.
Some of my hobbies are surfing, yoga, and reading.
Luisa Li
Hi! I’m Luisa, I’m a rising fourth year computer science and mathematics major in Khoury. Research wise, I’m broadly interested in mathematically rigorous or architecturally interesting machine learning models as applied to both chemistry and biology. Outside of research, I enjoy rock climbing and knitting my own garments.
Currently PhD student at Johns Hopkins University
Aria Agarwal
Hello! My name is Aria Agarwal and I am a third year Data Science and Biology student. My research interests include using data science and machine learning to inform biomedical challenges. Some of my hobbies include listening to music, reading, and trying new restaurants.
Janis Dong
Major in Biochemistry, Minor in Business
Eager to explore the mystery of chemistry and science to contribute more to the community.
Fun Fact: I swam competitively for 8 years.
Currently medical student
Joseph Desroches
Major in Physics and Math
I am very passionate about using computational and mathematical methods to solve problems in theoretical physics.
I enjoy going on hikes, spending time outside, hanging out with my friends, playing video games, and watching movies.
Currently physics PhD student at Rice University
Deeptha Narasimhan
Major in Data Science and Behavioral Neuroscience
Minor in Biochemistry
Currently bioengineering PhD student at Rice University
Kianna Cabral
Major: Mathematics and Physics
Research interest: I am interested in leveraging quantum computation to address complex problems in physics, chemistry, and beyond.
Fun fact: I enjoy exploring new sports and hobbies. Last year I learned how to sail, play tennis, and crochet.
Currently MSc Student in Theoretical Physics at Perimeter Institute & University of Waterloo
Bradford Derby
AJC Merit Research Scholar
Major: Computer Science
Research interest: Modeling and designing molecularly imprinted polymers
Fun fact: I like to play soccer.
Nate White
Major: CS+Math
Minor: Physics
Research interest: I develop programs to support and expedite calculations and tasks done within the group.
Fun fact: I threw my diploma instead of my mortarboard at my high school graduation.
Ian McCarthy
Major in Chemistry at Worcester State University
I am part of the NSF REU chemistry and chemical biology group interning at Northeastern over the summer of 2023.
My main interests are in the fields of biochemistry and analytical. However, in my free time I also enjoy running and pushing myself physically.
Joshua Ching
B.S. ’23, Majors in Computer Science and Cognitive Psychology
I am passionate about the use of computational approaches to understand the complex mechanisms underlying observations in biology and chemistry.
Nithin Chintala
B.S. ’22, Major in Biochemistry, Minor in Computer Science
I love the intersection of computer science and biochemistry and specifically the ability to make models to predict protein / drug interactions.
Fun fact: I have a black belt in Taekwondo!
Currently at Schrodinger, Inc.
Venkatratnam Pamulapati
Major in Computer Science, Minors in Math and History
Ryan Boyd
Major in Physics, Minors in Philosophy and Mathematics
I am interested in all kinds of scientific research, especially astronomy, astrophysics, and computational physics.
Hobbies: I love to play sports, especially basketball, as well as read and play videogames in my free time.