The Team
Those who make it happen!
Riddhiman Medhi
Principal Investigator
Riddhiman loves exploring the synthesis of new materials and studying their surface chemistry, optical and electrical properties.
When not in the lab, Riddhiman loves to play his guitar, compose poems and songs, and play soccer, cricket, and chess.
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Elizabeth Adu
Graduate Student
Elizabeth graduated from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana in 2021 with a Bsc. in Chemistry. Elizabeth is currently working towards a Master's degree in Chemistry at The University of Scranton. Elizabeth is also a recitation graduate teaching assistant for the Chemistry Department.
Elizabeth plans to pursue her PhD degree in the area of nanomaterials in drug delivery system for viral diseases with goals of becoming a professor in future, mentoring and teaching her generation of students in Ghana to become great people!
Elizabeth loves playing music and dancing in her room and cooking her favorite meals during her leisure time.
Jan Lavette
Graduate Student
Jan Lavette graduated from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania with a Chemistry degree in 2019 and Environmental Science degree and a minor in Biology in 2024. She is pursuing her graduate degree in chemistry while serving as a graduate teaching assistant for the Chemistry department teaching General and Analytical Chemistry I and II Lab classes in the University of Scranton.
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Outside the academia, Jan enjoys spending time with family and friends, travel, seeing some Broadway shows, and attending concerts.
Arion Solomon
Undergraduate Student
Arion is currently an undergraduate student who transferred from Hudson County Community College in Jersey City. She is pursuing a Chemistry major while minoring in Theatre. Her research focuses primarily on nanoparticle synthesis and stability in organic solvents. She plans on pursuing pharmaceuticals before getting a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry in Europe.
Outside of academics, she is a cabinet member of both the Louis Stanley Brown Black Student Union and the Scranton Student Association of the Philippines, as well as being a PILLAR Partner. She also enjoys watching Formula 1, dancing, volleyball, and going to concerts.
Matthew Jasienski
Undergraduate Student
Matthew is an undergraduate student from Duryea, PA, pursuing a major in biochemistry, cell, and molecular biology. Matthew's research focuses on the synthesis and surface-functionalization of nanoparticles. In the future, he plans on pursuing a career in orthopedic medicine.
Outside of academics, Matthew is a part of the Health Professions club, the pre-physician assistant club, the mountain sports club, and plays intramural soccer, volleyball, and basketball. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching football, listening to music, and exercising/playing sports.
Kevin Talipan
Undergraduate Student
Kevin hails from Pittston, Pennsylvania, and is currently majoring in Biochemistry on the pre-dental track. Kevin has future plans on becoming a dentist.
Outside of class Kevin is in the HPO club, Ready Set Brush club, the mountain sports club, and plays intramural soccer, basketball, and volleyball. In his spare time he likes to hangout with friends, lift, fish, do carpenter work, and listen to music.
Jonathon Symuleski
Undergraduate Student
Jonathon is from Hop Bottom, PA and pursuing a degree in biochemistry. He plans on attending medical school in the future to become a physician. His work focuses on nanomaterials
Jonathon is on the university's track and field team where he competes in throwing events. He is also in the Health Professions Organization and plays the saxophone with the school's ensembles. In his free time, he enjoys sports, playing Mariokart, and line dancing.
Madison Waltz
Undergraduate Student
Madison is an undergrad student from Dunmore, PA who is currently pursuing a double major in Chemistry and History. Outside of classes, she works as a tutor, stage hand, and volunteers as a majorette coach. In the future, she plans to pursue a career in secondary education.
On campus, she is very involved with Liva Arts Company, Campus Ministries, and the Commuter Student Association. In her free time, she enjoys unwinding with her friends and handmade crafts such as crochet and needlepoint.
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Join our Team!
If you are an undergraduate or graduate student interested in synthetic and applied materials chemistry research, send Riddhiman an email.
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