Nathan Crook, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
BioLunch Faculty Advisor
I am interested in developing new high-throughput experimental and computational genetic engineering techniques with a focus on the human gut microbiota.
Belinda MativengaBiolunch Session Lead and Coordinator
I am a second-year PhD student in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department. I am interested in the production of innovative in-line and at-line sensors, with a focus on biomanufacturing.
John Cheadle
Biolunch Nominations Coordinator
I am a 3rd year PhD candidate in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering researching genetic factors that influence bacterial colonization of plant roots.
Md Abul Shahid
Biolunch Session Lead and Coordinator; Nominations Coordinator
I am a 3rd-year PhD candidate in Fiber and Polymer Science, researching chromatin fiber structure using single-molecule localization microscopy.
Carolyn Farling
Biolunch Planning committee member and Chem department liason
I am a rising 5th year in Chemistry working on cytochrome P450s implicated in cancer progression
Shayan MoghaddamBiolunch Lunch Coordinator
I am a 1st-year PhD student working in the Kelly lab in the Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering department. My research focuses on utilizing extreme thermoacidophiles for extraction and purification of rare earth elements (REEs).
Ryden Crowther
Session & Speaker Coordinator
I am a first-year PhD student in the Chemical Engineering department with interest in cell media development for cultivated meat applications.
Melika OsarehWebsite Coordinator
I am a third year PhD Student in the Brown Lab and Fisher Lab in Biomedical Engineering. My research focuses on developing an injectable hydrogel that enhances mesenchymal stem cell healing properties, specifically through exosomes.
Ayumi MutohWebsite Coordinator
I am a 3rd year PhD student in Statistics with interest in surrogate models for computer experiments.
Selen DalganSession lead and food coordinator
3rd year PhD student in Wei Lab working on paper based CRISPR Diagnostics.
