Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholars

Dr. Ye Sha (Ph.D. NJU)
I am from Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. I graduated from China University of Mining & Technology and got my bachelor’s degree in 2012. Then I pursued my PhD degree in Nanjing University from 2012 to 2017. My research focused on the structure and glass transition behavior of confined polymer under the supervision of Prof. Gi Xue and Prof. Dongshan Zhou. Since July 2017, I joined Prof. Tang’s group at USC as a postdoc fellow, working on the construction and application of metallocene-containing polymers.
Email : mg1224056@smail.nju.edu.cn

Dr. Shaobo Tan (Ph.D. XJTU)
I come from Yuncheng, Shanxi province, China. After graduated from Xi’an Polytechnic University and received my bachelor degree (Polymer Science and Engineering) in 2009, I got my doctor degree (Materials Science and Engineering) under the direction of Prof. Zhicheng Zhang in Xi’an Jiaotong University from 2009 to 2015. After graduation, I worked in Xi’an Jiaotong University and my research focused on the modification of Poly(vinylidene fluoride) based fluoropolymers and study their dielectric and ferroelectric properties. Since July 2017, I joined Prof. Tang’s group at USC as a visiting scholar, working on synthesis and characterization of multi-functional polymers.
Email : shaobotan.1987@xjtu.edu.cn

Haijiao Kang (B.S. BJFU)
I come from Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China. I received my bachelor’s degree in 2013 in Beijing Forestry. Then I carry on my study in Beijing Forestry University to pursue my Doctor degree. My major is Wood Sci. & Tech. and my research focused on the soy protein based renewable adhesives preparation. Since December 2017, I joined Prof. Tang’s group at USC as a visiting student, working on synthesis and characterization of soybean oil based polymers.
Email : khj0339@bjfu.edu.cn

Graduate Students

Md Anisur Rahman
I am from Bangladesh. I received my B.S. in Chemistry from Jahangirnagar University in 2011. Then I moved to USA and obtained M.S. degree in Organic Chemistry at Tennessee State University in 2014. During my MS, I did research with Prof. Mohammad Karim in organic synthesis and the bio-assays. In August 2014, I came University of South Carolina to pursue PhD and joined Prof. Chuangbing Tang's research group. My research projects are mainly focused on the synthesis of antimicrobial materials, characterization and mechanistic studies. I enjoy playing cricket, travelling and visiting different places.
Email : mdanisur@email.sc.edu

Meghan E. Lamm (B.A. IWU)
I am originally from Naperville, IL. I received my B.A. in Chemistry in 2015 from Illinois Wesleyan University. During undergraduate, I researched under Dr. Ram Mohan, focusing on development of green methodology for the Grignard reaction, and Dr. Rebecca Roesner, focusing on the synthesis of supra-molecular host molecules. In the summer of 2015, I joined Dr. Tang’s research group with a Copenhaver fellowship. My research focuses on synthesizing polymers from soybean oil for various applications. In my free time I like to cook, bake, swim, and play with my dog.
Email : mgradle@email.sc.edu

Tianyu Zhu (B.S. NJU)
I am from Changzhou, a city in east of China. I reveived my bachelor degree in Chemistry from Nanjing University in 2015. My previous advisor Dr. Dongshan Zhou gave me a lot of guidance and also recommended me here. Since the fall of 2015, I joined Prof. Tang’s group. Now, I am working on synthesis of metallo-polyelectroyte and dielectric polymers. I like all my group members and enjoy the life here. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in my research, our group or life in Columbia!
Email : tzhu@email.sc.edu

Yujin Cha
I am from South Korea. I got my B.S.(2008) and M.S.(2011) in Chemistry from Pohang University of Science and Technology. My research topic was “Synthesis of modified nucleoside triphosphates”. After college, I had worked for LG Chem. During my occupation, I researched on the development of acrylonitrile butadiene rubber latex. I decided to expand my research experience, so I chose USC. In 2016, I joined Dr. Tang’s research group. And, my research topic is about the self-assembly of metallopolymer. My favorite activity is to watch baseball game and to play with my daughter.
Email : yujinc@email.sc.edu

Lin Fu
I am from Qingdao, Shandong province, China. I got my bachelor degree at Qingdao University of Science and Technology, majoring polymer engineering and technology. Then I joined Dr. Li Jia's group in University of Akron got my M.S. there. I dealt with characterization and test mechanical Properties of beta-Sheet nanocrystal-reinforced supramolecular thermoplastic elastomer based on SBR. In Fall 2017, I joined Dr. Tang's group and working on synthesizing biomass based polymers. I enjoy my time here.
Email : lfu@email.sc.edu

Moumita Sharmin Jui

I am from Dhaka, Bangladesh and received my bachelor degree in Chemistry from Jahangirnagar University. I joined Dr. Tang's group as a volunteer in the spring of 2017. Currently, I am working on cobaltocenium project with Tiyanyu Zhu as my graduate mentor. Besides my study, I love to spend time with my parents and niece.

Email : juichem1991@gmail.com

Undergraduate/High School Students

Edgar Luat

I was born in upstate New York, but grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. This is currently my third year as an undergraduate student majoring in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, with a minor in Medical Humanities. I joined Dr. Tang’s group in the Summer of 2017, under Anisur Rahman as my graduate mentor. My current research focus revolves around the synthesis of facially amphiphilic polymers derived from terpenoid-based natural biomass, and the examination of their respective antimicrobial activities. I’m planning to attend medical school after graduation. Outside of school, I love music, cooking, and travelling.

Email : eluat@email.sc.edu

Alumni

Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholars

	Dr. Yali Qiao (Ph.D. ICCAS) Adjunct Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University		Dr. Xiaodong Yin (Ph.D. ICCAS) Post-doctoral Scientist at Columbia University
	Dr. Yuzhi Xu (Ph.D. CAF) Chinese Academy of Forestry		Dr. Sayful Islam (Ph.D. USC) Research Chemist at Koppers. Inc.
	Dr. Yi Yan (Ph.D. JLU) Professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China		Dr. Yanming Han (Ph.D. CAF) Chinese Academy of Forestry
	Dr. Alper Nese (Ph.D. CMU) Research Scientist at Sila Nanotechnologies		Dr. Ying Chen (Ph.D. NJU) Research Associate Professor at Chinese Academy of Forestry
	Dr. Lixia Ren (PhD: ICCAS) (Ph.D. NJU) Associate Professor at Tianjin University		Dr. Jifu Wang (Ph.D. CAF) Research Associate Professor at Chinese Academy of Forestry
	Dr. Zhongkai Wang (Ph.D. USTC) Professor at Anhui Agricultural University, China		Dr. Hui Li (Ph.D.Tianjin University) Associate Professor at Jinan University
	Dr. Shichao Xu (Ph.D. CAF) Chinese Academy of Forestry		Dr. Peng Yang(Ph.D. FDU) Post-doctoral Scientist at UCLA
	Jingya Nan (Ph. D. student CAF) Chinese Academy of Forestry

Graduate Students
 

	Dr.Parasmani Pageni Ph.D. 2018 USC, B.S., Milligan College SNFHC		Ryan J. Miskin M.S. 2018, B.S. BYU-Idaho
	Dr. Mitra Ganewatta Ph.D. 2017 USC, B.S., University of Colombo Post-doctoral Scientist at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis		Xinzhou Zhang M.S. 2017, B.S. Nanjing University
	Dr. Liang Yuan Ph.D. 2016 USC, B.S. NKU Research Scientist at Ingevity		Mohammad Pabel Kabir M.S. 2016, B.S. University of Dhaka
	Dr. Jeffery Hayat Ph.D.2015 USC, B.S. PITT Research Scientist at Goodyear		Nathan M. Trenor M.S.2015, B.S. USC Works at Anchor Sales and Service Inc., Salem, VA. (Nathan's Family Company)
	Dr. Perry Wilbon Ph.D.2015 USC, B.S., M.S. MTSU Post-doctoral Scientist at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis		Dr. Jiuyang Zhang Ph.D. 2014 USC, M.S., B.S. NJU Professor at Southeast University (China)
	Dr. Kejian Yao Ph.D.2013 USC, M.S., B.S. ECUST Research Scientist at Georgia-Pacific Chemicals		Dr. Christopher Hardy Ph.D. 2013 USC, B.S. NCSU Binder Research Chemist at Knauf Insulation North America

Shanfeng Tang

Yijun Zheng (visiting from PKU), now postdoc in Germany

Undergraduate Students

	Louis Mercado B.S. 2017 University of South Carolina		Ayi Eta B.S. 2018 University of South Carolina
	Marcela De Souza B.S. 2016 University of São Paulo		Parker Singleton B.S. 2015 USC Graduate Student at Cornell University
	Timothy M. Deaton B.S. 2013 USC Graduate Student at Boston College		Eric Leonhardt B.S. 2013 USC Graduate Student at Texas A&M with Prof. Karen L Wooley

Dioni Gonzalez-Delozier

Miranda Duncan

Deon Doxie, now graduate student at Vanderbilt University

James Lee

Aherial Polite

David Chandler, now University of South Carolina

Cynthia Tamboue, now Benedict College

Yiqing Zhong

High School Students (Project Seed Program)

Laurentz Florit (Ridge View High School)

Adam Wirth (Ridge View High School)

Kim Mcrae (Spring Valley High School)

Lupita Garcia (AC Flora High School)

Matthew Wirth (Ridge View High School)

Neema Patel (AC Flora High School)