Catherine Romero is a chemistry major from Dickinson, Texas. She joined the AIF in the spring of 2018 to develop coordination materials with phosphine sulfide ligands. She hopes to go abroad to Scotland in her junior year and after she graduates she plans to go to graduate school and pursue a career in academia. Outside of the lab, Catherine enjoys watching live theatre and playing with makeup.

Ishita Kumar is a Chemistry student from Fort Worth, Texas. She joined the Humphrey Research Group her freshman year, in Spring 2018. She is currently working on the synthesis of complex metal-organic frameworks through the development of novel ligands, specifically through the development of acetylinic and bis(phosphine) ligands.

Samantha Beck is a Chemistry major from Victoria, Texas.  She joined the AIF her freshman year in Spring 2018 and is currently working on the synthesis of new Phosphine coordination materials with sulfur and selenium containing ligands. Outside the lab, Samantha enjoys hanging out with friends, live music, and breakfast.

Joseph Fryer is a Chemistry major from Corpus Christi, Texas. He joined the Humprey group in the spring of 2018 and works with synthesizing new arsine coordinated materials. He hopes to study abroad in England in his third or fourth year. Outside of the lab, he enjoys cycling both on and off road.

Jacob Lemley is a Chemistry major from Willis, Texas. He joined the Humphrey Group in Fall 2016 and his research focuses on PCM’s with Phosphine Chalcogenide bonds with the goal of toxic metal salt uptake in an aqueous solution. He hopes to study abroad in Europe his third year. His interests outside of the lab include multi-pitch rock climbing, sport climbing, bouldering, and climbing rocks outside. 

David Krystek is working as part of the AIF on synthesizing a range of novel phosphine linkers containing acetylene moities for use in selective gas uptake applications. David is also researching green synthesis routes to grow new Phosphine Coordination Materials in water.

Jesse Zhang is working as part of the AIF on synthesizing new arsine based frameworks which can be used to bind catalytically active metals.

Jesse studied abroad in Nottingham, England in 2018, click here to read his testimonial!

Andy Zen is a junior Chemistry and Japanese major from Katy, Texas. His research focuses on the synthesis of new MOFs using a wide range of new Arsine ligands. He is currently planning on studying abroad in Japan and attending grad school there after graduation. 

Andy studied abroad in Kyoto, Japan in 2017, click here to read his testimonial!

Enriqueta Torres came to UT to be able to experience a new environment and take advantage of different opportunities that are available at UT. She is currently pursuing a BS in chemistry and plans to attend medical school after graduating. Outside of lab Enriqueta plays tennis and watches horror movies. Her work in the group currently focuses on investigating of the adsorption and separation properties of Mg-CUK-1.

Enriqueta studied abroad in Glasgow, Scotland in 2017, click here to read her testimonial!

Alexandra Robles is originally from El Paso, TX and came to UT due to the exceptional facilities and the prospect of getting a great education close to home. Alexandra's plans after earning her Bachelor's degree are not set in stone. Currently Alexandra is interested in going to graduate school after graduation to pursue either a PhD or Master's degree in environmnetal engineering. Alexandra is involved in studying luminescent PCM's as chemical sensors whilst also investigating the synthesis of new PCMs with pillaring ligands. Outside of lab Alexandra enjoys graphic design and picture editing, baking, and playing tennis.

Alexandra studied abroad in Nottingham, England in 2017, click here to read her testimonial!

Laynee Allemond is working as part of the AIF on synthesizing new selenol containing organic linkers for use in synthesizing new frameworks with unique magnetic properties.

Jelly Edwards was working as part of the AIF on synthesizing new fluorinated phosphine ligands for use in selective gas uptake applications.

Edward Chiang is working as part of the AIF to synthesize an expanded version of the framework Mg-CUK-1 for use in small molecule uptake applications.

Gianne Nandra as part of a study-abroad programme from The University of Sheffield in the UK. While in the Humphrey group she conducted research into the post-syntetic addition of catalytically active metals to PCMs.