Past People in CfD

Dale Mercado, Research Assistant III
Degree(s): 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology, MS Astrophysical Sciences and Technology; BS Physics, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Nicolas McMahon, PhD Researcher, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s): BA Astronomy & Physics, 2024, Boston University

Benjamin Hartman-Seeskin, Undergraduate Researcher, Physics
Degree(s):

Dylan Filosa, Graduate Researcher, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s):

Blaine Hewitt, Undergraduate Researcher, Physics
Degree(s):

Cynthia Tibberts, Undergraduate Researcher, Mechanical Engineering
Degree(s):

Ross Janezic, MS Researcher, Electrical Engineering
Degree(s):

Max Thoburn, MS Researcher, Electrical Engineering
Degree(s):

Nicole Wongk, MS Researcher, Microelectronics Engineering
Degree(s): BS Chemical Engineering, 2015, University of Southern California

Quan Quy, Undergraduate Researcher, Computer Science
Degree(s):

John Cruise, Undergraduate Researcher, Physics
Degree(s):

Laura Armellino, MS Researcher, Microelectronic Engineering and Material Science
Degree(s):

Bryan Melanson, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): BS Materials Science and Engineering, 2018, University of Washington

Gregory Howland, Assistant Professor
Degree(s):

Dustin Grant, Undergraduate Researcher, BS/MS Electrical Engineering
Degree(s):

Fiona Hufford, Capstone Researcher, Physics
Degree(s):

Hiroto Takeuchi, Administrative Assistant, Software Engineering
Degree(s):

Eric Thornton, MS Researcher, Electrical Engineering
Degree(s):

Vincent Fittos, Undergraduate Researcher, Physics
Degree(s):

Martina Alvez, Administrative Assistant, Industrial Engineering
Degree(s):

Joseph Monteleone III, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Eli Leclaire, Undergraduate Researcher, Electrical Engineering
Degree(s): AS Laser Electro-Optic Technology, 2014, Springfield Technical Community College; AS Engineering Science, 2020, Greenfield Community College

Jacob Bartholomew, Undergraduate Researcher, Electrical Engineering
Degree(s): AS Engineering Science, 2021, SUNY Adirondack

Alexander Yovanovich, Research Assistant,
Degree(s): MS Materials Science and Engineering, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Microelectronic Engineering, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Alireza Abrand, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): MS Physics, 2014, Lund University, Sweden; BS Solid State Physics, 2010, University of Guilan

Joseph Miron, Administrative Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Degree(s):

Riley Kranick, Executive Assistant, Biomedical Engineering
Degree(s):

Ethan Adkins, Graduate Researcher, Physics
Degree(s):

Ben Gebhardt, Undergraduate Researcher, Computer Science
Degree(s):

Teresa Luo, Undergraduate Researcher, Electrical Engineering
Degree(s):

Sophia Garcia, Undergraduate Researcher, Physics and Astronomy
Degree(s):

Alec Paul, MS Researcher, Computer Engineering
Degree(s):

Benjamin Vaughan, MS Researcher, Astrophysics
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology; MS Astrophysics, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Matthew van Niekerk, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): BS Physics, Mathematics, 2017, Roberts Wesleyan College; PhD Microsystems Engineering, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Sonny Tofani, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Matthew Klein, Graduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Computer Engineering, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Olivia Sipple, Capstone Student
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

William Wright, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2024, Rochester Institute of Technology

Joey Streib, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2020, MS Electrical Engineering, 2025, Rochester Institute of Technology

Victoria Butler, PhD Researcher, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s): BS Applied Physics, 2016, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Brandon Turner, REU Student
Degree(s): AS in Mathematics and Physics, 2021, Mercer County Community College, B.S. in Physics, 2024, Rutgers - New Brunswick

Alexander Fairchild, Undergraduate Researcher, Electrical Engineering
Degree(s): AS Music Recording Technology, 2016, Finger Lakes Community College, AS Engineering Science, 2019, Monroe Community College, BC Microelectronic Engineering, 2024, Rochester Institute of Technology

Jacob Sharp, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2025, Rochester Institute of Technology

Serena Tramm, MS Researcher, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s): BS Mechanical Engineering, 2020, Bucknell University, MS Astrophysical Sciences and Technology, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Teresa Symons, PhD Researcher, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s): MS Computational Physics and Astronomy, 2017, University of Kansas; BS Space Physics, 2014, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, PhD Astrophysical Sciences and Technology, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Grace Brown-Smolensky, REU Student
Degree(s): AS Engineering Science 2023, Greenfield Community College.

Kristen Cain, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Business Administration, 2021, Medaille College

Michaela Cohen, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Physics, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Jess Sides, Capstone Research Student
Degree(s): BS Physics & Psychology, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Cam Payne, Capstone Research Student
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Sami Znati, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): PhD Microsystems Engineering, 2024, Rochester Institute of Technology
PhD Oncology, 2020, UCL; BS Chemistry, 2014, Northeastern University

Caleb Greenberg, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Brendan Murphy, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Mechanical Engineering, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Jake Downie, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Computer Engineering, 2025, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tyler Ronnenberg, Capstone Research Student
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Clare Scroger, Capstone Research Student
Degree(s): BS/MS Physics, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Lily McKenna, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Jason Ziskind, MS Student
Degree(s): BS/MS Physics, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Dulany Elliott, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics and Computer Science, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Chamithri Adikarige, MS Researcher, Physics
Degree(s): BS Physics and Astronomy, 2019, Washington State University

Alex Zades, Capstone Research Student
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Dana Eschler, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/ME Mechanical Engineering, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Justin Silva, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Mechanical Engineering, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Mridhula Sreekumar, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Electrical Engineering, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Benjamin Dodds, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Robyn Rosechandler, Senior Staff Assistant, Future Photon Initiative
Degree(s): BS Mass Communications, 2013, Black Hills State University

Kyle Tezanos, MS Student
Degree(s): MS Materials Science & Engineering, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Biochemistry, 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Hector Rubio Rivera, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): MS Microelectronics Engineering, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Electronics Engineering, 2016, Universidad Autonoma de Baja California

Vijay Soorya Shunmuga Sundaram, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): MS Physics, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology; BTech Aerospace Engineering, 2018, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Mike Ortiz, MS Researcher, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s): MS Astrophysics, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Lexi Irwin, PhD Researcher, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s): MS Imaging Science, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Applied Physics, 2018, SUNY Geneseo

Kathleen Oram, PhD Researcher, Imaging Science
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2015, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Max Lipitz, Senior Project Researcher
Degree(s): BS Imaging Science, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Long Nguyen, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Irfan Punekar, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Computer Engineering, 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Kayleigh Patterson, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Nicholas Salazar, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Management Information Systems, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

John Serafini, Postdoctoral Fellow
Degree(s): PhD Physics, 2016, University of Rochester; BS Biochemistry, 2008, University of Rochester

Reid Kovacs, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Electrical Engineering, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Priyadarshini Bangale, Postdoctoral Fellow
Degree(s): PhD Physics, 2019, Ludwig Maximilian University and Max-Planck Institute for Physics; MS Radio and Space Science, 2011, Chalmers University of Technology; BS Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, 2007, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University

Jason Kaye, Mechanical Engineer Co-Op
Degree(s): BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Lucas Berens, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Dennis Houlihan, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Gregory Bond, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Chemical Engineering, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Vijaygopal Thirupakuzi Vangipuram, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Microelectronic Engineering, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Matthew Hartensveld, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): BS/MS Microelectronic Engineering, Material Science, 2018, Rochester Institute of Technology

Nash Flint, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Jon King, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Justin Baba, Capstone Research Student
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Chi Nguyen, PhD Researcher, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s): BS Astronomy, 2015, University of Arizona

Randy Kennard, Packaging Technician
Degree(s): AAS Mechanical Technology, 1995, Finger Lakes Community College

Misty Zheng, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS, Applied Arts and Sciences, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Jake Butler, Co-op Researcher
Degree(s): BS Computer Engineering, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tommy Nicholas, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Anthony Mazur, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Liza Matrecito, PhD Researcher, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s): MS Astrophysical Sciences and Technology, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Physics and Astronomy, 2018, Northern Arizona University

Emily Temple, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Breonna Cosgrove, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BFA Graphic Design, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Kevin Gates, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Electrical Engineering, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Scott Mann, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Mohadeseh Baboli, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2010, Babol Institute of Technology, Iran

Jorge Wang, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Electrical Engineering, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Mark Nash, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Computer Science, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Thomas Wilhelm, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2011, Calvin College

Michael Fanto, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2002, Utica College of Syracuse University

Elizabeth Kuhlman, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Computer Engineering, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Jacob Poirier, Capstone Research Student
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Peichuan Yin, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, May 2015, Rochester Institute of Technology

Margaret Cruz, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): ME Mechanical Engineering, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Psychology, 2011, University of California, Davis

James Parkus, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Mechanical Engineering, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Christian Pape, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Mechanical Engineering, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Cheng Liu, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2013, Wuhan University, China

Ashleigh Hunt, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Microelectronic Engineering, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Matthew Peeks, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Chemical Engineering, 2023, Rochester Institute of Technology

Shaina Thayer, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Michael Kha, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Software Engineering, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

David Starling, Visiting Associate Professor (PennState - Hazleton)
Degree(s): PhD Physics, 2012, University of Rochester; MS Physics, 2008, University of Rochester; BS Physics and Mathematics, 2006, State University of New York at Fredonia

Gabrielle Picher, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Electrical Engineering, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Jodi-Ann Morgan, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Computer Engineering Technology, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Garrett Delang, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Computer Engineering, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Matthew Licitra, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Bobo Gao, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Rohan Patil, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Computer Engineering, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Alyssa Phothisen, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Paul Thomas, Postdoctoral Fellow
Degree(s): PhD Microsystems Engineering, May 2015, Rochester Institute of Technology

Yu Kee Ooi, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): BEng Computer Engineering, May 2011, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Anton Travinsky, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): BS Mechanical Engineering, Technion, Israel; MS Electrical Engineering, WRTH Aachen University, Germany

Bryce Tennant, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): MSEE Electrical Engineering focus Signal Processing, 2004, Rochester Institute of Technology; BSEE Electrical Engineering, 1997, Rochester Institute of Technology

Valerie Fleischauer, Lab Technician
Degree(s): PhD Chemistry, 2019, University of Rochester; BA Chemistry, 2013, SUNY Buffalo State

Shreya Patel, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, May 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Rhys D'Souza, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, May 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Russell Cobb, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, May 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Sidney Davis, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Electrical Engineering with Robotics, May 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

John McCormick, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Electrical Engineering, May 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Matthew Segada, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering with Computer Engineering, May 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Owen Shriver, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Computer Science, May 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Hazel Goleman, REU Student Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Engineering, May 2020, Greenfield Community College

Katherine Seery, PhD Researcher, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s): BA Physics and Mathematics, May 2014, Alfred University

Jeffrey Steidle, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2014, State University of New York at Geneseo

Amalachukwu Anene, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Mechanical Engineering, 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Austin Ford, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Game Design and Development, 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Andrew Min, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Game Design and Development, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Peter Miller, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Anthony Copeland, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Electrical Engineering, May 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Irfan Punekar, Co-Op Computer Engineer with Precision Optical
Degree(s): BS/MS Computer Engineering, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Isaac Witlin, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, Spring 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Adam Taylor, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Electrical Engineering, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Alex Kneipp, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Computer Science, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Will Savage, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Computer Science, May 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Sean Wisnewski, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Computer Science, May 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Deon Van Gorsel, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Imaging Science, May 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Keegan Evans, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2021, Rochester Institute of Technology

Thomas Benedett, Senior Systems Engineer
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 1984, Rochester Institute of Technology

Md Ibrahim Khalil, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2010, Islamic University of Technology, MS Optics and Photonics, 2014, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Dmitry Vorobiev, PhD, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s): BS Astrophysics, University of New Mexico.

Jack Horowitz, MS Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, May 2013, Sonoma State University

Christopher O'Connell, MS Researcher
Degree(s): Microelectronic Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology

Sanjna Lakshminarayanamurthy, MS Researcher
Degree(s): Microelectronic Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology

Kevan Donlon, PhD Researcher, Imaging Science
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2012, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Ian Kecskes, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, Rochester Institute Of Technology

Amy Florio, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, Rochester Institute Of Technology

Zihao Wang, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): BS Opto-electronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Vanessa Yan, Co-op Researcher
Degree(s): BS Computer Science, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Auralia Derhark, Undergraduate Researcher, Fast Forward Program
Degree(s): BS/MS Physics, 2026, Rochester Institute of Technology

Ryan Kavanagh, Undergraduate Researcher, Fast Forward Program
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Sean Rogerson, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Electrical Engineering, 2020

Allison Crim, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, December 2018, Rochester Institute of Technology

Reed Terdal, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, May 2022, Rochester Institute of Technology

Thomas Cauvel, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, May 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Jacob Watts-St. Germain, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Mechanical Engineering, Spring 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Megan McKendry, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Mechanical Engineering, Spring 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Eric Cooper, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Mechanical Engineering, Spring 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Paul Giovannetti, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Mechanical Engineering, Spring 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Anant Mehrotra, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, Spring 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Roberto Rico, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, Spring 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Mark Leal, REU Student
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2019, University of California, Santa Barbara

Kevin Watson, REU Student
Degree(s): BS Physics, 2019, University of California, Santa Barbara, AA Physics, 2016, De Anza College

Sean Scannell, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Motion Picture Science, 2019

Hadley Santana Queiroz, REU Student
Degree(s): BS Physics and Math, 2020, Trinity College

Stefanie Venuto, REU Student
Degree(s): BS Computer Science and Physics, 2020, SUNY New Paltz

Ben Stewart, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2018, Rochester Institute of Technology

James Godzwan, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2018, Rochester Institute of Technology

Nate Tiberio, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2018, Rochester Institute of Technology

Dominic Oddo, REU Student
Degree(s): BS Physics with secondary Astronomy, 2020, Case Western Reserve University

HanSoo Lee, Software Engineer
Degree(s): BS Game Design and Development, 2019

Bryan Fodness, MS Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, May 1999, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Ambar de Santiago, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Imaging Science and Applied Math, 2018, Rochester Institute of Technology

Nate Rummage, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2018, Rochester Institute of Technology

Arturo Kuang, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Game Design and Development, 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Erin Reilly, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Chemical Engineering, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Stefani Schultz, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): Interior Design, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Joong Lee, Engineer
Degree(s): PhD Physics, 2007, UCLA; BS Physics, 1998, UC Berkeley.

Nilay Mokashi, M.S. Student Researcher
Degree(s): BE Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, 2016, Pune Institute of Computer Technology

Anthony Palumbo, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Software Engineering, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Justin Beigel, Co-op Researcher Programmer
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, 2020, Rochester Institute of Technology

Kevin Kruse, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Electrical Engineering, May 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Poppy Immel, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Dual Degree Computational Mathematics and Computer Science, December 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Nicholas Bitten, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, May 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Suvam Bag, Software Developer
Degree(s): MS Computer Engineering, December 2016, Rochester Institute of Technology

Philip Linden, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/ME Mechanical Engineering, May 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Dwayne Thomson, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Management Information Systems, May 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Nina Wilson, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS International and Global Studies & Anthropology, May 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology

Hyun Won, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS International Business, May 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Brandon Hanold, Engineer
Degree(s): BS Astrophysics, 2006, Michigan State University.

Kenton Weigold, Software Architect
Degree(s): BS Computer Engineering, 2007, Rochester Institute of Technology

Daniel Zsenits, High School Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): High School Graduate, June 2018, Fairport High School

Benjamin Bondor, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, May 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Kevin Moser, Student Programmer
Degree(s): BS Imaging Science, May 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Analia Briceno, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Industrial Design, May 2018, Rochester Institute of Technology

Sourabh Kulhare, Software Developer
Degree(s):MS Computer Engineering, December 2016, Rochester Institute of Technology

Ryan Scott, Capstone Research Student
Degree(s): BS Physics, May 2016, Rochester Institute of Technology

Michael Potter, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): MS Computer Science, August 2016, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Computational Mathematics, May 2016, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Biomedical Engineering, May 2016, Rochester Institute of Technology

Emily Holz, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Biomedical Engineering, May 2016, Rochester Institute of Technology

Kyle Hunkar, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, May 2016, Rochester Institute of Technology

Jason Patel, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, May 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Lindsay Demblowski, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Biomedical Engineering, May 2016, Rochester Institute of Technology

Aravind Warrier, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Computer Science and Engineering, May 2012, College of Engineering Trivandrum

Gilford Fernandes, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electronics and Telecommunication, May 2013, Goa University

Eric May, Executive Assistant

Melissa McNulty, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Chemical Engineering, May 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Ariel Reid, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, December 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Neil Guertin, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Computational Mathematics and Computer Science, May 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tre DiPassio, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): Dual Degree BS/MS Electrical Engineering, May 2018, Rochester Institute of Technology

John Hatakeyama, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, May 2015, Rochester Institute of Technology

Liang Cao, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): MS Optical Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology; BS Optoelectronic Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology

Abdelsalam Aboketaf, PhD Researcher, Microsystems Engineering
Degree(s): MS Electrical Engineering, 2009, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Electrical Engineering, Alfatech University, Libya

Kirk Winans, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): MS Communication and Media Technologies, 2016; Adv. Certificate Applied Statistics, May 2016; MS Science, Technology, and Public Policy, May 2015, Rochester Institute of Technology BS Political Science/Computer Science, June 2012, Union College

Kim Kolb, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): PhD Imaging Science, May 2015, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Microelectronic Engineering, 2008, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Kenneth Bean, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BA Mechanical Engineering, May 2015, Rochester Institute of Technology

Alexa Martinez, Designer
Degree(s): B.F.A. New Media Design, 2015, Rochester Institution of Technology

Jamie Martinez, Designer
Degree(s): B.F.A. New Media Design, 2015, Rochester Institution of Technology

Iain Marcuson, Software Engineer
Degree(s): MS Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2012, University of Rochester

Keith Leung, Co-op/Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): Dual Degree BS/MS Electrical Engineering, May 2016, Rochester Institute of Technology

Yuanhao Zhang, MS Researcher, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s): BE Applied Physics, East China University of Science and Technology.

John Leavitt, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): B.F.A. Industrial Design, 2014, Rochester Institute of Technology.
A.AS Graphic Design, 2011, Onondaga Community College

Aye Yi Chan, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Accounting, June 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology; AS Business Administration, May 2015, Monroe Community College

Ross Robinson, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): PhD Imaging Science, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Allison Conte, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): Expected B.F.A. Graphic Design, 2014, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Kenny Fourspring, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): PhD Imaging Science, 2013, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Kamal Jnawali, PhD Researcher, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s): MS Physics, Thribhuvan University, Nepal

Michael Every, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Physics, May 2014 Rochester Institute of Technology

Evan Signor, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Mechanical Engineering Technology, May 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Nicole Lantonio, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): Mechanical Engineering Technology, 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

Michael Shaw, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering Technology, May 2015, Rochester Institute of Technology

Anastasia Rzhevskaya, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS New Media Marketing, May 2014 Rochester Institute of Technology

Jonathan Zimmermann, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, May 2015 Rochester Institute of Technology

Zachary Mink, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BA Electrical Engineering, May 2014, Rochester Institute of Technology

Grace Walker, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 2016, Rochester Institute of Technology

Dan Grant, Engineer
Degree(s): BS Computer Engineering Technology, 2008, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Matt Davis, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): Expected MS Electrical Engineering, 2015, Rochester Institute of Technology; J.D., 2009, Albany Law School; BS Biochemistry, 2006, University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Christine Trombley, PhD, Astrophysical Sciences and Technology
Degree(s): BS Astrophysics and Physics, 2007, Michigan State University; PhD Astrophysics, 2013, Rochester Institute of Techonology.

Tom Montagliano, Engineer
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering Technology, 2004, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Evan Jorgensen, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): Expected BS Microelectronic Engineering, 2013, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Caitlin Mucenski, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BFA Medical Illustration, May 2013 Rochester Institute of Technology

Matthew Krause, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Hospitality and Service Mangement 2014, Rochester Institute of Technology

Katelyn Pease, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): Expected BS Management Information Systems, 2014, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Adena Thomson, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): MS Accounting, February 2013, Rochester Institute of Technology

Brian Glod, Engineer
Degree(s): MS Electrical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2012;BS Computer Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2010

Elishia Ortiz, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS New Media Marketing, 2012, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Diego de la Fuente, Visiting PhD Researcher
Degree(s): MS Astrophysics, 2011, Universidad Complutense de Madrid; BS Physics, 2009, Universidad de La Laguna

Tom Praderio, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, May 2012, Rochester Institute of Technology

Morgan DeLuca, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS/MS Mechanical Engineering, May 2013, Rochester Institute of Technology

John Frye, Firmware Engineer
Degree(s): MS Computer Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2011

Heather Baxter, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Advertising and Public Relations, August 2012 Rochester Institute of Technology

John Breese, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS/MS Computer Engineering, May 2013, Rochester Institute of Technology

Chris Maloney, Senior Design Project Student
Degree(s): PhD Microsystems Engineering, 2015, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Microelectronic Engineering, 2011, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Physics, 2011, Roberts Wesleyan College

Matthew Simpson, Lab Technician
Degree(s): BS Biotechnology, Jan. 2011, Rochester Institute of Technology

Don Stauffer, Engineer
Degree(s): BA Economics, 1991, Colby College. BSE.E. Electrical Engineering, 1998, University of Utah.

Brian Ashe, Engineer
Degree(s): BS Chemistry, 1994, Nazareth College. MS Material Science and Engineering, 1999, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Chris Shea, MS Researcher
Degree(s): BS Microelectronic Engineering with a Minor in Electrical Engineering, 2009, Masters Microelectronic Engineering (2011), Rochester Institute of Technology

Andrew Komendat, Mechanical Engineering Student Technician
Degree(s): BS Mechanical Engineering, May 2012, Rochester Institute of Technology

Ben Davies, Assistant Research Scientist
Degree(s): PhD Astrophysics, University of Leeds; MS Physics, 2003; University of Leeds;
BA Physics with Astrophysics, 2003, University of Leeds

Max Bobrov, Firmware Engineer
Degree(s): BS/MS Computer Engineering, May, 2010 Rochester Institute of Technology

Sungsoo Kim, Visiting Professor
Degree(s): PhD Astronomy, 2000, UCLA; BS Astronomy & Space Science, 1992, Kyunghee University

Maria Messineo, Postdoctoral Research Associate
Degree(s): PhD, 2004, Leiden University; MS Astronomy, 1997, Bologna University

Stephanie Sublett, Lab Technician
Degree(s): PhD Physics, M.A. Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester;
BA Astrophysics, University of California at Berkeley

Zoltan Makai, Data Analyst
Degree(s): MS Astronomy, 2006, University of Szeged;
BS Physics, 2004, University of Szeged

Qingfeng Zhu, Postdoctoral Research Associate
Degree(s): PhD Astrophysics,2006, University of Texas; MS Astrophysics 1999,
University of Science and Technology of China; BS Physics, University of Science and Technology of China

Dan Pontillo, PhD Researcher: Software Programmer
Degree(s): BS Computer Engineering, BS Undergraduate Researcherational Studies, 2008, Rochester Institute of Technology

Nicolas Cox, Co-op
Degree(s): BS Imaging Science, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2009

Jorge Rangel, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): MS Microelectronics, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2009

Alisea Evans, Student Technician Assistant
Degree(s): BS Civil Engineering Technology, May 2012, Rochester Institute of Technology

Susan Cook, RIDL Group Assistant
Degree(s): BS Graphic Design, May 2009, Rochester Institute of Technology

Young Sam Yu, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): Current, PhD Researcher Imaging Science, Rochester Institute of Technology; MS Astronomy, 2003, Seoul National University, Korea
BS Astronomy and Space Science, 2000, Chungnam National University, Korea

Lucy Hadfield, Postdoctoral Research Associate
Degree(s): PhD Astrophysics, 2006, The University of Sheffield;
MS Physics, MS Astronomy, 2003, The University of Sheffield

Nonu Singh, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): MS Microelectronics, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2009, BE Electronics & Telecommunication, 2006, G.G.S.I.P. University, Delhi, India

Linpeng Cheng, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): MS Astrophysics, 2002, Chinese Academy of Sciences;
BS Astronomy, 1999, Beijing Normal University

Tarun Parmar, MS Researcher
Degree(s): MS Microelectronics, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2009, BE Electronics & Telecommunication, 2008, Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College

Tiffany Magri, Assistant
Degree(s): MBA, 2007, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Marketing, University of Southern Indiana

Alan Johnson, Coordinator of Administrative Operations
Degree(s): MBA, 2007, Rochester Institute of Technology; BA World Languages and Cultures;
BA Political Science, Mercyhurst College

Katie Palermo, Graphic Designer
Degree(s): BA Fine Arts, 2007, Rochester Institute of Technology

Dan Kerr, Technician
Degree(s): M.A. Physics, 2003, Stony Brook University; B.Sc. Physics, 1999, University of Albany

Divya Nadig, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): BE Printing Technology B.MS College of Engineering
Bangalore Vishveshwaraya Technological University, Belgaum.

Namitha Benjamin, PhD Researcher
Degree(s): BE Telecommunications MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology,
Bangalore Vishveshwaraya Technological University, Belgaum.

Heather Andersen, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): MBA, 2007, Rochester Institute of Technology; BA Undergraduate Researcherational Studies, BA German 2004, Allegheny College

Hitesh Gadi, Website Developer
Degree(s): MS Computer Science, 2006, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS Technology, 2003, GND University

Gustavo Rahmer, MS Researcher
Degree(s): Civil Electronics Engineer, 1994. BS Electronic Engineering Sciences, 1991, Universidad Santa Maria, Chile, MS Imaging Sciences, 2009, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Dan Smialek, Coordinator of Administrative Laboratory Operations
Degree(s): BS Business Administration, 1974,
MS Applied & Mathematical Statistics, 1986, Rochester Institute of Technology

Jingjing Zhang, Postdoctoral Research Associate
Degree(s): PhD Electrical Engineering, 2006, University of Rochester; PhD Optical Engineering, 2000,
Beijing Institute of Technology; MS Electrical Engineering, 2002, University of Rochester;
BS Optical Electronics, 1995, Beijing Institute of Technology

Anthony Ethangatta, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Management Information Systems, 2008, Rochester Institute of Technology

John Coughlian, Software Administrator

Lance Simms, Guest Researcher
Degree(s): PhD Applied Physics, 2008, Stanford; MS Applied Physics, 2006, Stanford; BS Physics, 2003, UCSB

Trisha Basset, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Media Arts and Technology, May 2012, Rochester Institute of Technology

John Hill, Undergraduate Researcher
Degree(s): BS Electrical Engineering, May 2018, Rochester Institute of Technology

David Carmel, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Accounting, May 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology; AS Business Administration, December 2014, Monroe Community College

Jetta Rackleff, Executive Assistant
Degree(s): BS Chemical Engineering, May 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology