Summer 2023 Visiting Researchers

Andrew Ahn

University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2026
Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER)
BA Chemistry & BSE Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

Hometown: Syracuse, NY

Tyler Gong

University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2026
Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER)
BA Chemistry & BSE Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

Hometown: New York, NY

As an environmentalist, Tyler hopes to develop alternative energy solutions to combat global warming and facilitate the upcoming green transition. On the side, he enjoys playing guitar and piano, hiking, and running.

Chloe Ng

University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2026
Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER)
BA Earth Science & BSE Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Hometown: Danville, CA

James Steeman

University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2026
Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER)
BA Physics & Astronomy & BSE Electrical Engineering

Hometown: Bear, DE

Eli Harvey

The College of Wooster, Class of 2024
REU Program
Chemistry Major

Hometown: Novelty, OH

Eli is a competitive swimmer, he has three dogs, and he plays the trombone.

Daria Rudykh

University of Wisconsin-Madison
REU Program
Chemical Engineering & Computer Science Majors

Hometown: Madison, WI

Daria is a researcher with a wide range of interests, including photochemistry, polymer science, and superconductors. When she’s not immersed in her scientific work, you’ll find her playing the clarinet, cooking up delicious meals, and having a blast playing UNO with her friends!

Mellany Smith

Wellesley College, Class of 2024
REU Program
Chemistry Major and McNair Scholar

Hometown: West Orange, NJ

Mellany is a rising senior graduating in the Spring of 2024. In her free time, she enjoys trying out different restaurants and cuisines, and she loves to travel!

Aaron Liu

Northeast High School, Class of 2024
Penn LENS Program

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York, NY

Aaron is currently mentored by Max under the Penn LENS program this summer. He really likes cats and his favorite historical period is the American Revolution.