The Team
Tak Suyama, PhD
Principal Investigator
Fascinated by the potential of biology to advance chemistry, enthusiastic about mentoring students.
‪(307) 766-4434‬
Par Pourali, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar
I have a Ph.D. in microbiology and have been a faculty member at Islamic Azad University for more than 10 years. I moved to the Czech Republic and worked at the Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences as a postdoctoral research associate, funded through the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (MSCA-IF) from 2021 to 2025.
Prabhat Neupane
PhD Student
I have completed my undergraduate degree with a major in Chemistry and minors in Zoology and Microbiology from Nepal. My academic interests lie in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology. Outside of academia, I enjoy watching movies and traveling to new places.
Lily Garrett
PhD Student
I'm from Kansas and I love all things biocatalytic.
Kyra Waldron
Undergraduate Researcher
I am majoring in physiology with a minor in Chemistry. I am interested in how bacteria that live in symbiosis with animals can provide protection through natural products.
Orlando Gonzalez
Undergraduate Researcher
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Physiology (Pre-Med Emphasis) with a Minor in Chemistry. I am interested in further developing my laboratory skills, particularly in organic synthesis, with a focus on designing and producing novel compounds for research applications. Hobbies include, watching movies, expanding my music taste, and going out with friends.
Alec Winney
Undergraduate Researcher
I am majoring in Physiology with minors in Psychology and Honors. I am passionate about applying chemistry to advance medical research and develop innovative solutions in healthcare. In my free time, I love to play guitar, tennis, and read.
Katherine Hede
Undergraduate Researcher
I'm majoring in Pre-Pharmacy and Physiology with minors in Chemistry, Neurosciences, and Honors. I am interested in using biochemistry in pharmaceuticals for disease treatment.
