Tang Polymer Group

University of South Carolina Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry

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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

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Graduate Students

	Parasmani Pageni (M.S. ETSU) Paras Pageni is originally from Nepal and received his B.S from Milligan College in Biology and Chemistry. He received M.S in Organic Chemistry from East Tennessee State University under the supervision of Dr. Yu Lin Jiang focusing on the synthesis of novel derivatives of resveratrol. He then joined PhD program in University of South Carolina and joined Dr. Chuanbing Tang’s group in Fall 2013. He is working on metal containing polymers and its biomedical applications. During his free time, he likes to play and watch soccer. Email : ppageni@email.sc.edu
	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
	Ryan J. Miskin I moved to South Carolina in 2014 after receiving my B.S. in chemistry from BYU-Idaho. I mostly grew up in northern Indiana, but have lived all over the United States. I studied with Dr. Mark Pugh on the synthesis of oligothiophenes for solar cells and as a lab TA. After graduating, I worked at INVISTA in Lugoff with some alumni of USC. I was already planning on going to grad school and their experience peaked my interest in doing so here. I joined Dr. Tang's research group in the Fall of 2016 to work on bio-derived polymers and vitrimers. I enjoy spending time with my wife and son, playing racquetball, frisbee, and eating. Email : rmiskin@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

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Undergraduate/High School Students

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

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

Ayi Eta

I’m from Belton, South Carolina. I am currently a second year undergraduate student majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I joined Dr. Tang’s research group in Spring of 2016, with Liang Yuan as my graduate mentor. My current focus of research is the synthesis of biodegradable polymers made from soybean oil for different applications. I plan on attending medical school after graduation. In my free time, I paint, enjoy photography and volunteer at the local hospital.

Email : aeta@email.sc.edu