Alumni
Former group members and research participants are listed below. Current positions are included where available.
PhD Graduates
Jeffrey Aguinaga: Dynamic Epoxy–Amine Networks from Novel Biobased Diphenyl Ester-Bridged Bisepoxide Monomers (2026)
Bryant Grove: Exploring the Effects of Polymer–Graphene Interactions on Bulk Composite Properties with Finite Element Analysis (2026); co-advised with Prof. Boran Ma
Pritha Bhunia: Investigation of Dynamic Transesterification in Epoxy–Amine Vitrimers (2025)
Jaylen Davis: Investigation of Benzoxazine Vitrimers Based on Dynamic Transesterification Exchange (2024); NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention
Surabhi Jha: Poly(thioether) Thermosets with Gated Photodegradation (2024)
Catherine Sarantes: Chain Extension of Blocked Isocyanates for the Creation of Covalent Adaptable Networks (2024)
Sam Hunt: Gold(I)-Hydroarylation in Polymer Modification: Alkynes and Alkenes with Unexpected Side Reactions (2023)
Dana Pinson: Polyisobutylene/Graphene Oxide Additives for Advanced Asphalt Formulations (2023); co-advised with Prof. Robson Storey
Reese Sloan: Designing Dynamic and Degradable Polymeric Materials with Thiol-X Chemistries (2022); NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Benjamin Alameda: Hydrolysable Ketal Containing Monomers as a Synthetic Approach to Degradable Thiol–Ene Thermosets (2022)
William Walker: Degradable Poly(thioether Acetal) Networks from Thiol–Ene Photopolymerization (2021)
Cassandra Reese: Engineering Multifunctional and Morphologically Diverse Polymer Brush Surfaces (2019); NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Dahlia Amato: Antimicrobial Materials via Thiol–Ene Chemistry (2018)
Douglas Amato: Functional Emulsions via Thiol–Ene Chemistry (2018)
Yidan Guan: Barrier Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites with Graphene Oxide and Its Derivatives: Mechanism and Applications in Anticorrosive Coatings (2017); co-advised with Prof. James Rawlins
Brian Donovan: Advancing Structure–Property Relationships in Functional Materials via Thiol–Ene Photopolymerization (2017)
Li Xiong: Bioinspired Design of Wetting and Anti-Wetting Surfaces via Thiol–Ene Photopolymerization (2017)
Wei Guo: Design and Synthesis of Polymer Brush Surfaces with Complex Molecular Architectures and Morphologies (2017)
Emily Hoff: Design and Synthesis of Dynamic Covalent Polymer Scaffolds with Controlled Architectures (2016); NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Jananee Narayanan: Development of Dual-Cure Hybrid Polybenzoxazine Thermosets (2015)
Austin Baranek: Design and Synthesis of Flexible and Functional Polybenzoxazine Thin Films (2013)
Bradley Sparks: Photopolymerization and Characterization of Modified Thiol–Ene Networks (2013)
Ryan Hensarling: Surface Engineering via Thiol-Mediated Reactions (2012)
MS Graduates
Sarah Zetterholm: Chitosan Graphene Composite Fabrication and Characterization for Treatment of Harmful Algal Blooms and Toxins (2021); co-advised with Dr. Chris Griggs, ERDC
Matthew Jungman: Design of Functional Benzoxazine Materials via Thiol-Mediated Reactions (2013)
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Michael Sandoz: Photodegradable Thiol–Ene Materials (2019); Goldwater Scholar
William Blake Martin: Thiol–Ene Photopolymerization: A Simple Route to Pro-Antimicrobial Networks via Degradable Acetals (PANDAs) (2018); NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Sarah Swilley: Pro-Antimicrobial Networks Prepared via Degradable Thiol–Ene Acetal Photopolymerization (2018); NSF GRFP Honorable Mention
Susan Walley: Synthesis of Polythioether Nanoparticles via Thiol-Alkene/Alkyne Photopolymerization in Miniemulsion (2017); NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Laken Kendrick: Biomimetic Adhesive Thiol–Ene Films for Improved Adhesion (2015); NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Chase Tretbar: Polymerization of Blocked Isocyanate Functional Polymer Surfaces and Postpolymerization Modification by Thiol-Isocyanate Reactions (2015)
Ethan Hoff: Investigation of Adhesion and Network Properties in Thiol–Ene Polymer Networks Modified with Catechol Functionality for Improved Stone Conservation (2013)
Undergraduate Research Alumni
Jacob Davis (2023–2026)
Emily Kilgore (2023–2026)
Aliya Puryear (2023–2026)
Luke Lewis (2022–2025)
Emily Fike (2022–2023)
Dylan Griffin (2022–2023)
Rylan Price (2022–2024)
Tony Marshall Buster (2019–2021)
Sarah Landrum (2019–2021)
Waleed Ahmad (2019–2020)
Matthew Tucker Fisher (2019–2021)
Samuel Roland (2017–2019)
Brittany Thompson (2017–2019)
Phillip Logan (2016–2018)
Brandon Yrle (2016–2017)
Drew Smith (2016)
Matthew Moranz (2016)
Jamie Webb (2013–2014)
Jared Cobb (2010–2014)
Arthur LeBlanc (2008–2012)
Joel Huber (2008–2009)
Steven Suggs (2008–2011)
Research Experience for Undergraduates
Leyton Hausman: NSF REU (2026)
Lavinia Palmer: NSF REU (2025)
Kiana Haynes: NSF REU (2024)
Daylen Timmons: NSF REU (2024)
Chloe Donaldson: NSF REU (2023)
Wyatt George: NSF REU (2023)
Brian Ridenour: NSF REU (2022–2023)
Zari Anderson: NSF REU (2021)
Margaret Kumler: NSF REU (2021)
Karly Knox: NSF REU, California Polytechnic State University (2019)
Nicholas Pierini: NSF REU, California Polytechnic State University (2018)
Brennan Curole: NSF REU, Nicholls State University (2018)
Catherine Sarantes: NSF REU, California Polytechnic State University (2017)
Rachel Raineri: NSF REU, North Carolina State University (2016)
Teddy Wong: NSF REU, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2016)
Lara Draelos: NSF REU, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (2015)
Jason Ballenas: NSF REU, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2015)
Charlene Grabowski: NSF REU, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (2014)
Catherine Barnier: NSF REU, Western Connecticut State University (2014)
William White: NSF REU, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2013)
Eric Gorder: NSF REU, University of North Carolina Wilmington (2012)
William Adkins: NSF REU, University of Louisville (2012)
LaTonya Hayes: AGEM REU, Alcorn State University (2012)
Tasia Bryson: AGEM REU, Chicago State University (2011)
Ginger Tyson: REU, Huntingdon College (2011)
Timothy Kuchera: REU, University at Buffalo (2011)
Wendy Marth: REU, Valparaiso University (2010)
Jake Reid: REU, Copiah-Lincoln Community College (2010)
Vanessa Doughty: REU, St. Norbert College (2009)
Research Experience for Teachers
Andrea Brown: Mount Olive Attendance Center (2025)
Karen Deniakos: West Jones High School (2025)
Patrick Jarman: Purvis High School (2023)
Amber Rivera: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (2023)
Sandra Mills: Jones County Junior College (2015)
Mark Holcomb: Oak Grove High School (2015)
High School Researchers
Griffin Wiggins: Sacred Heart High School (2017)
Hannele Heusser: Oak Grove High School (2013)
Daniel Lawler: Forrest County Agricultural High School (2012)
Jamie Sholar: Forrest County Agricultural High School (2012)
Austin Heusser: Oak Grove High School (2011)
Laken Kendrick: Forrest County Agricultural High School (2010)
Ellis Crawford: Oak Grove High School (2010)
Former Postdoctoral Research Associates
Wesley Farrell (2015–2018): Jointly advised with Kate Beers at NIST. Currently Associate Professor at the United States Naval Academy.
Chaitra Deodhar (2013–2015): Jointly advised with Kate Beers at NIST.
Richard Sheridan (2013): Jointly advised with Kate Beers at NIST.
Santosh Rahane (2009–2011): Currently Senior Manager at MilliporeSigma.
Jun Li (2008–2010)