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Graduate Students

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

Graduate Students

  • 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 Steve Broyles

    Steve Broyles

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degrees Earned:
    • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Boise State University
    • Bachelor of Science in Biology (Secondary Education), Boise State University
    Advisors: Dr. Lisa Warner and Dr. Eric Baggs
    Previous Degrees Earned:
    • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Boise State University
    • Bachelor of Science in Biology (Secondary Education), Boise State University
  • 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 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 Aaron Kunde

    Aaron Kunde

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

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

    Advisor: Dr. Rajesh Nagarajan
    Previous Degree Earned:

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

  • Portrait photo of Caleb Leach

    Caleb Leach

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degrees Earned:
    • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Boise State University
    • Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cellular, Molecular & Biomedical), Boise State University
    Advisor: Dr. Ken Cornell
    Previous Degrees Earned:
    • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Boise State University
    • Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cellular, Molecular & Biomedical), 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 Rianat Lukman

    Rianat Lukman

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry), Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

    Advisor: Dr. Owen McDougal
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry), Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

  • Portrait photo of Dalton Miller

    Dalton Miller

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

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

    Advisor: Dr. Ken Cornell
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ACS Certified Biochemistry), 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 Rachel Reichow

    Rachel Reichow

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota

    Advisor: Dr. Mike Callahan
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota

  • 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

  • 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 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 Cale Thornton

    Cale Thornton

    Chemistry M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (American Chemical Society), Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona

    Advisor: Dr. Owen McDougal
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (American Chemical Society), Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona

  • 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

  • Portrait photo of Emily Vernon

    Emily Vernon

    Biomolecular Sciences M.S.

    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau, Alaska

    Advisor: Dr. Konrad Meister
    Previous Degree Earned:

    Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau, Alaska