Group Alumni

[This list is incomplete. Please let Sijia know if you would like to be added here.]

Postdoctoral Scholars

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

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

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.

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.