Group Alumni
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.