Environmental Chemistry
Our Team
Assistant Professor: James Madison University (JMU), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, since 2024
Post-doc: University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Department of Chemical, biochemical and environmental engineering, 2021-2024
Ph.D.: Stony Brook University (SBU), Department of Chemistry, 2016-2021
B.S.: Nanjing Normal University (NNU, China), Department of Chemistry and Material Science, 2012-2016
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"My favorite things to do off work are spending time with my daughter, playing tennis and cafe hopping. I would love to hear your cafe recommendations!"
PI: Dr. Hui Chen (CV)
Current members
Callie Muska
Callie is a Junior Chemistry student at JMU.
"This is my first time doing research and I can’t wait! Once I finish my bachelor's degree at JMU I hope to continue with the master's degree and my PhD. I then wish to be a college professor or high school teacher. Outside of chemistry, I enjoy playing with my cat Marble, reading, and watching movies."
Natalie Cook
"I am currently a freshman at JMU, and I am working towards my B.S. In Biotechnology with a minor in Honors. In my free time, I enjoy playing beach volleyball, reading lots of books, and spending time with friends!"
Keyvan Harris
"I'm a sophomore Chemistry major with a focus in biochemistry. I am really passionate about environmentalism and ocean conservation, so I am excited to be doing research that contributes to these causes. In my free time I enjoy doing art, playing video games and hanging out with my cat Appa! "
Luke Campbell
"I am Luke Campbell, a freshman at JMU pursuing a B.S. with a major in chemistry. In addition to this, I am considering pursuing a second major in public policy. I am looking forward to joining the research lab this semester! Outside of school or lab work, I enjoy golfing, baking, and spending time with friends and family."
Rania Supriadi
"My name is Rania Supriadi, and I am currently a senior Health Sciences major with a Pre-Medicine minor at James Madison University. I have worked as a General Chemistry Lab Assistant for 3 years and enjoy being a mentor to students in the lab. My hobbies included traveling and snorkeling. A fun fact about myself is that I lived in Indonesia for 8 years!"
Sarah Varney
"I am currently a Junior Chemistry Student at JMU with a Pre-Forensic Studies pathway. I hope to use my chemistry degree in labs to help analyze forensic cases. I am excited to learn more about what it takes to do formal graduate research! In my free time I love to hike and rock climb, as well as spend time hosting dinners for my friends. "
Emma Foley
Kat Rapport