Former graduate students
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.
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. 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).
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 researchers
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.
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.
