Former Graduate Students

  • Kyle Nguyen, Ph.D. 2024. Thesis Title: Examining the Impact of Nitric Oxide on Bacterial Physiology in Complex Biological Environments.
  • Quincy Grayton, Ph.D. 2024. Thesis Title: Macromolecular Nitric Oxide Donors for the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Diseases.
  • Taron Bradshaw, Ph.D. 2023. Thesis Title: Dual Foreign Body Response Mitigation Strategies for Improving the Analytical Performance of Implantable Glucose Biosensors.
  • Sara Maloney, Ph.D. 2021. Thesis Title: Multi-Action Nitric Oxide Release Systems for Biomedical Applications.​
  • Evan Feura, Ph.D. 2020. Thesis Title: Polysaccharide Formulations for Localized Nitric Oxide Delivery. 
  • James Taylor, Ph.D. 2020. Thesis Title: Elucidating Biological Mechanisms of Host Response in Nitric Oxide-Releasing Glucose Biosensors.
  • Kaitlyn R. Rouillard, Ph.D. 2020. Thesis Title: Characterization of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Susceptibility to Nitric Oxide and Antibiotics under Cystic Fibrosis-Relevant Conditions. 
  • Maggie Malone-Povolny, Ph.D. 2020. Thesis Title: Role of Sustained Nitric Oxide Release on the In Vivo Analytical Performance of Glucose Biosensors.
  • Jackson Hall, Ph.D. 2019. Thesis Title: Gasotransmitter Detection Methodologies for Real-Time Analysis and Studying Molecular Transport.
  • Brian Tran, M.S. 2019. Thesis Title: Electrochemical Nitric Oxide Sensors.
  • Lei Yang, Ph.D. 2019. Thesis Title: Nitric Oxide-Releasing Hyperbranched Polymers as Antibacterial Agents Against Dental Pathogens.
  • Mona Jasmine Rosales Ahonen, Ph.D. 2019. Nitric Oxide-Releasing Alginates as a Dual-Action Therapeutic for Cystic Fibrosis.
  • Micah Brown, Ph.D. 2018. Thesis Title: Strategies to Improve Electrochemical Detection of Nitric Oxide in Biological Environments.
  • Dakota Suchyta, Ph.D. 2017. Thesis Title: Synthesis and Anticancer Action of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Liposomes.
  • Robert Soto, Ph.D. 2016. Thesis Title: In Vivo Analytical Performance Assessment of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Glucose Biosensors.
  • Shaylyn Walter, M.S. 2016. Thesis Title: Alkylsilane-Modified Silica Particles: Strategies for Prolonging Nitric Oxide Release.
  • Britney Worley, Ph.D. 2016, Thesis Title: Structure-Activity Characterization of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Dendrimers as Dual-Action Antibacterial Agents.​
  • Katelyn Reighard, Ph.D. 2015. Thesis Title: Antibacterial and Biophysical Characterization of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Chitosan Oligosaccharides-Towards a New Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutic.
  • Christopher Backlund, Ph.D. 2014. Thesis Title: Nitric Oxide-Release Vehicles as Oral Disease Therapeutics.
  • Rebecca Hunter, Ph.D. 2014. Thesis Title: Electrochemical Measurement of Nitric Oxide from Biological Systems.
  • Wesley Storm, Ph.D. 2013. Thesis Title: Combined Bactericidal/Bacterial Adhesion-Resistant Coatings through Nitric Oxide Release.
  • Danielle Herrod, Ph.D. 2013. Thesis Title: Role of Nanomaterial Physicochemical Properties on Fate and Toxicity in Bacteria and Plants.
  • Ahyeon Koh, Ph.D. 2013. Thesis Title: Nitric Oxide-Releasing Polyurethane Membranes for Implantable Electrochemical Glucose Sensors.
  • Angela Broadnax, M.S. 2013.
  • Ryan Lu, Ph.D. 2013. Thesis Title: Design of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Macromolecular Scaffolds for Antimicrobial Applications.
  • Scott Nichols, Ph.D. 2012. Thesis Title: Tissue Integration and Antimicrobial Effects of Surface-Derived Nitric Oxide Release. 
  • Alexis Wells, Ph.D. 2012. Thesis Title: Synthesis of Hybrid Inorganic/Organic Nitric Oxide-Releasing Silica Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications.
  • Benjamin Privett, Ph.D. 2011. Thesis Title: Sol-Gel-Derived Materials for Antimicrobial Coatings and Electrochemical Nitric Oxide Analysis.
  • Dan Riccio, Ph.D. 2011. Thesis Title: S-Nitrosothiol-Derived Nitric Oxide Delivery Vehicles: Synthesis and Detection.
  • Peter Coneski, Ph.D. 2010. Thesis Title: Design and Synthesis of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Polymers for Biomedical Applications.
  • Laurel Averett, Ph.D. 2010. Thesis Title: Single-Molecule Force Spectroscopy Studies of Fibrin 'A-a' Polymerization Interactions via the Atomic Force Microscope.
  • Susan Deupree, Ph.D. 2009. Thesis Title: Bioanalytical Methods for Investigating Bacterial Adhesion and the Antibacterial Action of Nitric Oxide.
  • Evan Hetrick, Ph.D. 2008. Thesis Title: Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Properties of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Xerogels and Silica Nanoparticles.
  • Carri Brodnax, Ph.D. 2007. Thesis Title: Analytical Studies on the Mechanism of Fibrin Formation.
  • Kevin Dobmeier, Ph.D. 2007. Thesis Title: Xerogel Coatings for Biomedical Sensing Applications.
  • Nathan Stasko, Ph.D. 2007. Thesis Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Dendrimer-based Nitric Oxide Delivery Systems.
  • Jae Ho Shin, Ph.D. 2006. Thesis Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Silica Materials for Sensing Applications.
  • Aaron Rothrock, Ph.D. 2005. Thesis Title: Delivery of Nitric Oxide via Xerogel Coatings and Nanometer Scaled Gold Particles.
  • Sara Metzger, M.S. 2005.
  • Mark Polizzi, M.S. 2005.
  • Kenyon Evans-Nguyen, Ph.D. 2005. Thesis Title: Studies of the Influence of Charge and Wettability on Fibrinogen Adsorption and Fibrin Formation at Surfaces.
  • Mary Robbins, Ph.D. 2005. Thesis Title: Nitric Oxide-Releasing Xerogel Microarrays for Improving the Biocompatibility of Medical Implants.
  • Stephanie Marxer, Ph.D. 2004. Thesis Title: Preparation and Characterization of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Sol-Gels for Sensor Applications.
  • Kate Brogan, Ph.D. 2004. Thesis Title: Interfacial Investigations of Antibody Immobilization Strategies.
  • Brian Nablo, Ph.D. 2004. Thesis Title: Influence of Nitric Oxide Release on Bacterial Adhesion and Tissue Implant Viability.
  • Jason Breeding, M.S. 2004. Thesis Title: Novel Sol-Gel Based Nitric Oxide Releasing Materials.

Former Postdoctoral Associates

  • Dr. Ivie Conlon, 2021-2023.
  • Dr. Chris Broberg, 2020-2023.​
  • Dr. Feichen Yang, 2020-2021.
  • ​Dr. Mingming Wang, 2019-2020.
  • Dr. Haibao Jin, 2016-2019. Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, East China University of Science and Technology (Shanghai, China). 
  • Dr. Bin Sun, 2010-2012. Product Developer, Sabic Innovative Plastics (Mt. Vernon, IN).
  • Dr. Kavitha Rao, 2009-2010. Associate Scientific Manager, Biocon, Biopharmaceuticals (Bangalore, India).
  • Dr. Jae Ho Shin, 2006-2008. Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Kwangwoon University (Seoul, Korea).
  • Dr. Ryan Fuierer, 2004-2006. Research Applications Specialist, Asylum Research (Raleigh, NC).
  • Dr. Bong Kyun Oh, 2004-2006. Research Scientist, Novabio, Inc. (Boston, MA).
  • Dr. Ty-Yung Chen, 2000-2001. Research Scientist, Broadley-James Corporation (San Diego, CA).

Former Undergraduate Students

  • Tien Phan, B.S. Chemistry with Highest Honors, 2023.
  • Darci Anderson, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, 2023.
  • Magdalena Duke, B.S. Chemistry, 2023.
  • Jeffrey Ocampo, B.S. Chemistry, 2023 (SUROC student from California State University, Dominguez Hills)
  • Daniel Soliman, B.S. Chemistry, 2022
  • Tori Gillespie, B.S. Chemistry, 2021.
  • Alex Pistiolis, B.S. Chemistry, 2021.
  • Chenyang Wang, B.S. Chemistry with Highest Honors, 2021.
  • Jamie Dorrier, B.S. Biology, 2019.
  • Kyle McGrath, B.S. Biology, 2019.
  • Olivia Novak, B.S. Biology, 2019.
  • Xingzhi Wang, B.S. Chemistry with Highest Honors, 2018.
  • David Zhu, B.S. Chemistry with Highest Honors, 2018.
  • Allie Piselli, B.S. Biology, 2017.
  • Blake Shofield, B.S. Biology with Honors, 2016.
  • Pedro De Jesus Cruz, B.S. Chemistry, anticipated 2016 from University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (2015 summer REU student).
  • Paige Kinsley, B.S. Chemistry, 2015.
  • Kelci Shilly, B.S. Chemistry, 2015.
  • Amanda Sergesketter, B.S. Chemistry, Highest Honors, 2015.
  • Anna Meade, B.S. Public Health, 2015.
  • Cindy Lee, B.S. Chemistry, 2014 from Kalamazoo College (2013 summer REU student).
  • Karli Gast, B.S. Excercise Science, 2014.
  • Aidan Berry, B.S. Biology, Highest Honors, 2014.
  • Simon Menaker, B.S Chemistry, 2014.
  • Anand Shah, B.S. Business Administration, 2014.
  • Hetali Lodaya, B.S. Chemistry, 2014.
  • Shalini Chudasama, B.S. Chemistry, 2014.
  • Sarah Newton, B.S. Nutrition, 2012 (University of Manchester, GB)
  • Ani Gowd, B.S. Chemistry, 2012.
  • Jessica Nash, B.S. Chemistry, 2012.
  • Steven Nutz, B.S. Chemistry, 2012.
  • Chris Chouinard, B.S. Chemistry, 2010.
  • Nathan Wheeler, B.S. Chemistry, 2010.
  • Julia Nugent, B.S. Chemistry, 2009.
  • Alexander Wolf, B.S. Chemistry, 2009.
  • Ashley White, B.S. Chemistry, 2008.
  • Daniel Wespe, B.S. Chemistry with Honors, 2007.
  • Greg Charville, B.S. Chemistry with Highest Honors, 2007.
  • Bryce Johnson, B.S. Chemistry with Honors, 2007.
  • Ioana Rus, B.S. Chemistry, 2007.
  • Lauren Tolles, B.S. Chemistry, 2005.
  • Michael Brinkley, B.S. Chemistry with Honors, 2005.
  • Stephen Weinman, B.S. Chemistry with Highest Honors, 2004.
  • Erin Hopper, B.S. Chemistry, 2004.
  • Jordon Walker, B.S. Chemistry, 2004.
  • Kristie Wolfe, B.S. Chemistry, 2003.
  • Brooke McCollum, B.S. Exercise Science, 2003.
  • David Roberts, B.S. Chemistry, 2002.
  • Bill Bryan, B.S. Chemistry, 2002.