Postdoctoral Researcher
Ph.D., Institut Català d'Investigació Química (ICIQ), 2022
raul.perez_soto@colostate.edu Google Scholar LinkedIn
Raúl was born in Granada, Spain. He finished his undergrad studies in chemical engineering in 2016. He then moved to the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) and the Institut Català d’Investigació Química (ICIQ) where he carried out his M.S. and PhD studies focusing on computational chemistry. Under the supervision of Prof. Feliu Maseras and Dr. Maria Besora he successfully defended his PhD in 2022. His PhD focused on the study of the formation mechanism of organic cage compounds, specifically the CC1 Imine cage. In his spare time, he enjoys learning new languages and reading.
Graduate (PhD) Student
B. S., in Chemistry and Mathematics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2019
chris.stubbs@colostate.edu
Chris was born and raised in the Maryland suburbs near Washington, D.C. Before coming to CSU, in 2019 he obtained a B.S. in Chemistry and Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. At UW-Madison, Chris studied inorganic catalysis in the research groups of Dr. John Berry and Dr. Ive Hermans; his senior thesis examined the thermal conversion of CO2 to single carbon products. Before graduation, he also performed research under Dr. Chris Cahill at George Washington University – studying ligand effects in uranyl halogen complexes as well as bulk inorganic synthesis. Chris joined the Kim group during the Summer of 2022 and is currently examining the use of machine learning to predict material properties. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, biking, and listening to music.
Graduate (PhD) Student
B. S., Chemistry and Mathematics, Colorado University, Boulder, 2019
sabari.kumar@colostate.edu
Sabari spent his childhood first in the Bay Area, then in a small town in South India. After leaving Pomona College, where he performed research on electron transfer in dendritic zeolites and novel anti-malarial chemotypes with Dr. Roberto Garza-Lopez, he obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Mathematics from CU Boulder in 2019, performing a senior project using mathematical modeling techniques to study soil plutonium concentrations at the Rocky Flats Superfund Site. Sabari worked in the tech and environmental engineering sectors before starting his graduate studies at CSU in 2021. As part of the Kim group, Sabari applies machine learning techniques to design novel biofuel candidates, with an interest in exploring enzyme-driven synthetic techniques. In his free time, Sabari loves to explore Colorado’s mountains, and can be found biking, rock climbing, and skiing.
Graduate (PhD) Student
B.S., in Engineering (chemical and biomolecular), Yonsei University, 2020
hojin.jung@colostate.edu
Hojin grew up in Seoul, Korea. In 2020, he obtained his B.S. in engineering (chemical and biomolecular) from Yonsei University. After starting his graduate career at the Yonsei University, he joined the group as a visiting program in January 2021. He is motivated with a passion for AI application in various process domains. In his spare time, Hojin enjoys watching movie, running, and cooking.
Graduate (PhD) Student
B.S., in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Truman State University, 2022
Collin.Hansen@colostate.edu LinkedIn
Collin is a biochemistry and molecular biology graduate from Truman State University, where he conducted research on potential inhibitors of the Zika virus under the supervision of Dr. Bill Miller III. Growing up in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Collin developed a passion for science and a desire to make a positive impact on the world through his work. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies, hiking, and cooking. With a strong foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology, Collin is well-equipped to tackle complex scientific challenges and make meaningful contributions to the group.
Research Scientist
BA, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2023
Olivia Harman recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida, with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She is a research associate on the chemistry research team here at CSU. She is currently working on a project to build a machine-learning model to predict the solubility of proteins based on their structure. In her free time, Olivia enjoys being in nature and spending time with family and friends.
Undergraduate Student
B.S., Data Science, Colorado State University, 2024
jihyun.lee@colostate.edu
Jessica is a 2nd year undergraduate at CSU pursuing a B.S. in Data Science. She is passionate about the applications of computer science to societal problems. In her free time, Jessica enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music, and trying out new restaurants.
Name | Years in the Lab | First Appointment |
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Dr. Yeonjoon Kim | 2021.1 – 2023.8 | Assistant Professor at Pukyong National University |
Shaylee Seymour | 2022.12 - 2023.3. Co-advisor: Prof. Robert Paton | Chemist Greater Phoenix Area |
Dr. Mohammed A. Jabed | 2021.11 - 2022.11 | Visiting Assistant Professor at Towson University |
Alex Claiborne | 2021.8 - 2022.5 | Graduate Student at Colorado State University, Hill Group |
David Price | 2020.11 - 2022.5 | Scientist at Hach |
Dr. Juan Vicente Alegre Requena | 2021.3 - 2022.3 | Researcher at University of Zaragoza |
Dr. Jaeyoung Cho | 2020. 3 – 2021.3 | Assistant Professor at UT El Paso |
Brian Etz | 2018.11 – 2020.12 | Scientist at US Army Corps of Engineers |
Dr. Richard Messerly | 2019. 2 – 2019.11 | Scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory |
Dr. Peter St. John | 2016 – 2018 | NVIDIA |