Group Members
Principal Investigator
Prof. Sijia Dong
Ph.D. in Chemistry, California Institute of Technology
More details can be found 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.
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. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano
Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences, National Autonomous University of Mexico (with Prof. Joaquín Barroso-Flores)
Research interests: excited states of molecular systems using multiconfigurational and multireference methods
Hobbies: Biking (mostly mountain biking). Also all animal friendly.
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.
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!
Jason Lucas
Industry PhD student in Chemistry
M.S. in Materials Science, Boston University
Research interest: Light-matter interactions, photocatalysis
Fun fact: While on a backpacking trip in the NH White Mountains in NH I found out firsthand that the boardwalks on the hiking trails sit on top of 3-foot-deep mud.
Zheyu Zhang
PhD student in Chemistry
M.S. in Bioinformatics, Northeastern University
Aim to use modeling and simulation methods to solve all biological problems on different scales.
Fun fact: I really like to build PCs for my friends.
Emma Stevens
PhD Student in Chemistry
B.S. in Chemistry, Emmanuel College, Boston
Research Interests: Modeling the enzyme-like catalytic nature of molecularly imprinted polymers using multiscale simulations
Fun Fact: I love spending time on the esplanade and even sailing on the Charles!
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.
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.
Deeptha Narasimhan
Major in Data Science and Behavioral Neuroscience
Minor in Biochemistry
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.
Alumni
Miscellaneous Group Photos
Group photo after the Solar Eclipse party! April 2024
Viewing the Solar Eclipse together! April 2024
Group photo after the ACS Northeast Regional Meeting! June 2023
Group celebration! August 2022