Principle Investigator

Linxiao Chen

Assistant Professor in Chemistry​

University of North Texas, 2025 – Present​

Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering, ​The University of Akron, 2023 – 2025

Postdoc, ​Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 2019 – 2023

Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Indiana University, 2019​​

B.S. in Chemistry, Peking University (China), 2014​

Hometown: Xiamen, China

When not conducting research or education activities, Linxiao enjoys sports, running, hiking, biking, cooking, music, watching cute animal videos, and sunny warm weather. He is a geogrphy nerd who likes traveling and exploring different cultures. He also loves true crime and detective shows - solving scientific mysteries is just like solving murders!

Graduate Student

Nadiira Hassan

Joined 2024 Fall​

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, Marwardi University (India)

Hometown: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Research Project: Hydrodeoxygenation of Bio-Derived Molecules

Nadiira enjoys staying active through hiking, running, and sports. When not occupied by school work, she loves exploring new food spots in the city, reading about history and ancient civilizations, and practicing photography. She also finds joy in learning new languages and discovering different cultures. Her life goal is to visit as many countries as possible.

Graduate Student

Aswathi Rajeevan V V

Joined 2024 Fall​

M.S. in Material Chemistry, Kannur University​

B.S. in Chemistry, Kannur University (India)​

Hometown: Kerala, India

Research Project: Epitaxial Metal-Support Catalysts

When not spending time with research or academics, you'll find Aswathi enjoying her love for movies and series, exploring new places, and learning about the diverse cultures of the people she meets. An animal lover at heart, she never misses an opportunity to pet a furry friend. She also appreciates the occasional escape into a good book or the soothing rhythms of music, making her well-rounded in both her professional and personal life.

Graduate Student

Elmul Jamal

Joined 2025 Fall​

M.S. in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chittagong

B.S. in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chittagong (Bangladesh), 2019​

Hometown: Chattogram, Bangladesh

Research Project: Metal Clusters with Well-Defined Nuclearity for CO2-Assisted Propane Dehydrogenation

Outside of the lab and academic pursuits, Elmul loves to explore nature and the sea, where she finds both inspiration and peace. She loves trying new recipes in the kitchen, just like the creativity of a researcher. Elmul also enjoys travelling to new places, discovering diverse cultures, shopping for clothes and souvenirs, and spending time outdoors with friends.

REU Student

Paige A. Schreckengost

Joined 2026 Summer​

Research Project: Heteropolyacid-Derived Carbide Catalysts

TAMS Student

Arpita Vengadessane

Joined 2025 Fall​

Research Project: Heteropolyacid-Derived Carbide Catalysts

TAMS Student

Anika Krishnamoorthy

Joined 2026 Spring​

Research Project: Polyolefin Dehydrogenation-Metathesis

TAMS Student

Dhiya Sudini

Joined 2026 Spring​

Research Project: Metal-Support Wetting in Supported Catalysts

TAMS Student

Sahana Gaddam

Joined 2026 Spring​

Research Project: Metal-Support Wetting in Supported Catalysts

Lab Mascots

Mochi & Coconut

Golden Retriever & Maltese

Group OG - Keeping It Cute Since Feb 2022

Hometown: Prosser, WA & Seoul, South Korea

Research Project: catdog-alysis