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Graduate Students

Graduate students working with Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty, current as of Spring 2024

Graduate Students

  • Selfie of Festus Aghahowa

    Festus Aghahowa

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Benson Idahosa University

    Advisor: Dr. Rajesh Nagarajan
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Benson Idahosa University

  • Portrait photo of Habeeb Babatunde

    Habeeb Babatunde

    Computing Ph.D. (Data Science)

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Mathematics, The Federal University of Technology Akure, Gaga, Nigeria

    Master of Science in Financial Technology, University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland

    Advisor: Dr. Owen McDougal
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Mathematics, The Federal University of Technology Akure, Gaga, Nigeria

    Master of Science in Financial Technology, University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland

  • Portrait photo of Kenzie Ballinger

    Kenzie Ballinger

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry and Forensics), Boise State University

    Advisor: Dr. Konrad Meister
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry and Forensics), Boise State University

  • Portrait photo of Dawson Bell

    Dawson Bell

    Biomolecular Sciences Ph.D.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado

    Advisors: Dr. Oliviero Andreussi and Dr. Konrad Meister
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado

  • Portrait photo of Rylli Burton

    Rylli Burton

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biology (Human Biology), Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

    Advisor: Dr. Rajesh Nagarajan
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biology (Human Biology), Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

  • Portrait photo of Joseph Collins

    Joseph Collins

    Biomolecular Sciences Ph.D.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia

    Advisor: Dr. Owen McDougal
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia

  • Photo of Thiago da Silva on a hill with snowy downtown Boise in the background

    Thiago da Silva

    Materials Science and Engineering Ph.D.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering, Federal University of ABC, São Paulo, Brazil

    Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University

    Advisor: Dr. Oliviero Andreussi
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering, Federal University of ABC, São Paulo, Brazil

    Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University

  • Portrait photo of Madison Dirks

    Madison Dirks

    Biomolecular Sciences Ph.D.

    Previous Degrees Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho

    Master of Science in Chemistry, Boise State University

    Advisor: Dr. Owen McDougal
    Previous Degrees Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho

    Master of Science in Chemistry, Boise State University

  • portrait of Rosemary Eufemio

    Rosemary Eufemio

    Biomolecular Sciences Ph.D.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska

    Advisor: Dr. Konrad Meister
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska

  • Portrait photo of Bourgeois Gadjagboui

    Bourgeois Gadjagboui

    Computing Ph.D. (Data Science)

    Previous Degrees Earned:

    Diplôme Universitaire d’Etudes Scientifiques (DUES) in Physics and Chemistry, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin

    Maîtrise in Physics, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin

    Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Accra, Ghana & University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

    Master of Science in Physics (by research), University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

    Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

    Advisor: Dr. Oliviero Andreussi
    Previous Degrees Earned:

    Diplôme Universitaire d’Etudes Scientifiques (DUES) in Physics and Chemistry, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin

    Maîtrise in Physics, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin

    Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Accra, Ghana & University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

    Master of Science in Physics (by research), University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

    Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Portrait photo of Devon Harrington

    Devon Harrington

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, Oregon

    Advisor: Dr. Don Warner
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, Oregon

  • Portrait Photo of Amber Hawley

    Amber Hawley

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Forensics); Minor in Criminal Justice, Boise State University

    Advisor: Dr. Owen McDougal
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Forensics); Minor in Criminal Justice, Boise State University

  • Portrait photo of Travis Hudok

    Travis Hudok

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Boise State University

    Advisor: Dr. Ken Cornell
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Boise State University

  • Portrait photo of Kylie Johnson

    Kylie Johnson

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ACS Certified Biochemistry), Boise State University

    Advisor: Dr. Owen McDougal
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ACS Certified Biochemistry), Boise State University

  • Portrait photo of Matthew Lorentz

    Matthew Lorentz

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry and Forensics), Boise State University

    Advisor: Dr. Owen McDougal
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry and Forensics), Boise State University

  • Portrait photo of Denis Mulumba

    Denis Mulumba

    Computing Ph.D. (Computational Science and Engineering)

    Previous Degrees Earned:

    Bachelor of Science with Education, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda

    Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Kigali, Rwanda

    Advisor: Dr. Oliviero Andreussi
    Previous Degrees Earned:

    Bachelor of Science with Education, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda

    Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Kigali, Rwanda

  • Portrait photo of Eric Read

    Eric Read

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ACS Certified Professional), Boise State University

    Advisor: Dr. Oliviero Andreussi
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ACS Certified Professional), Boise State University

  • Portrait photo of Caleb Renshaw

    Caleb Renshaw

    Biomolecular Sciences Ph.D.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho

    Advisor: Dr. Owen McDougal
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho

  • Photo of Antonio Reyes in a wizard hat with blue and orange balloons behind him

    Antonio Reyes

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cellular, Molecular & Biomedical);Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry); Minor in Physics, Boise State University

    Advisor: Dr. Konrad Meister
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cellular, Molecular & Biomedical);Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry); Minor in Physics, Boise State University

  • Portrait photo of Mia Rheede

    Mia Rheede

    Biomolecular Sciences Ph.D.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas

    Advisor: Dr. Owen McDougal
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas

  • Yellow Smiley Face

    Stephanie Rood

    Biomolecular Sciences M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cellular, Molecular, & Biomedical); Minor in Chemistry, Boise State University

    Associate of Science in Biology (General); Associate of Science in Biology (Microbiological, Molecular, and Biomedical Sciences); Academic Certificate in General Education, College of Western Idaho, Nampa, Idaho

    Advisor: Dr. Ken Cornell
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cellular, Molecular, & Biomedical); Minor in Chemistry, Boise State University

    Associate of Science in Biology (General); Associate of Science in Biology (Microbiological, Molecular, and Biomedical Sciences); Academic Certificate in General Education, College of Western Idaho, Nampa, Idaho

  • Portrait photo of Elizabeth Ryan

    Elizabeth Ryan

    Biomolecular Sciences Ph.D.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, York University, York, Nebraska

    Advisor: Dr. Owen McDougal
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, York University, York, Nebraska

  • Portrait photo of Kaden Shaw

    Kaden Shaw

    Biomolecular Sciences Ph.D.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Physics (Chemistry); Minor in Chemistry, Brigham Young  University─Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho

    Advisor: Dr. Konrad Meister
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Physics (Chemistry); Minor in Chemistry, Brigham Young  University─Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho

  • Portrait photo of Anna Shuey

    Anna Shuey

    Biomolecular Sciences M.S./Ph.D.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cellular, Molecular, & Biomedical); Minor in Chemistry; Minor in Psychology, Boise State University

    Associate of Science, Boise State University

    Advisor: Dr. Owen McDougal
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cellular, Molecular, & Biomedical); Minor in Chemistry; Minor in Psychology, Boise State University

    Associate of Science, Boise State University

  • Portrait photo of Mark Skinner

    Mark Skinner

    Materials Science and Engineering Ph.D.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ACS Certified Professional), Boise State University

    Advisor: Dr. Owen McDougal
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ACS Certified Professional), Boise State University

  • Portrait photo of Krystal Sosa

    Krystal Sosa

    Biomolecular Sciences Ph.D.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cell and Molecular Biology), San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California

    Advisor: Dr. Ken Cornell
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cell and Molecular Biology), San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California

  • Portrait photo of Ashley Williams

    Ashley Williams

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Boise State University

    Advisor: Dr. Ken Cornell
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Boise State University