Current group members
Graduate Students
John Akintola
Education:
B.S. Industrial Chemistry (2015), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Current research interests:
Enthalpy of hydration of polyelectrolyte complexes and application as desiccants.
Development of novel anti-fouling polyelectrolyte multilayers.
Email address: joa19b@my.fsu.edu
Sarriah Hassoun
Education:
M.S. Chemistry (2021), American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
B.S. Chemistry (2018), Lebanese American Univeristy, Beirut, Lebanon.
Current research interests:
Complexation of Polyelectrolytes with Antibacterial Small Molecules.
Email address: sarriahassoun7@fsu.edu
Nagham Abou Hamad
Education:
M.S. Chemistry (2021), Lebanese Univeristy, Lebanon.
B.S. Chemistry (2019), Lebanese Univeristy, Lebanon.
Current research interests:
Studying the Dynamics in Polyelectrolytes with Controlled size.
Email address: nda22@fsu.edu
Marissa Alcala
Education:
B.A. Chemistry (2023), Carthage College, Wisconsin, United States.
Current research interests:
3D Printing of Polyelectrolyte Complexes.
Email address: maa23l@fsu.edu
Current Undergraduate Students
Group Alumni
Graduate Students
| Khalil Akkaoui | Ph.D. 2023 | Motion in Glass Formers | Scientist at L and L Products |
| Zachary Digby | Ph.D. 2023 | Polyelectrolyte Complexes: Salts, Solvents, Secondary Structures | Scientist at Ashland Corporation |
| Sanderine Lteif | Ph.D. 2022 | Interactions between Polyelectrolytes on a Surface, in Aqueous Solutions and Nanocomposites | Packaging R&D Engineer at Intel Corporation |
| Yuhui Chen | Ph.D. 2022 | Compositions and Viscoelastic Properties in Solid Polyelectrolyte Complexes | Research Scientist at Entegris/CMC Materials |
| Mo Yang | Ph.D. 2021 | Dynamics and Compositions in Polyelectrolyte Complex Coacervates | Polymer Scientist at Eastman Chemical Company |
| Rachel Abbett | Ph.D. 2021 | Polyelectrolyte Multilayers and Their Components | Analytical Scientist at Entegris |
| Samir Abou Shaheen | Ph.D. 2021 | Ion and Electron Transport in Polyelectrolyte Multilayers | Packaging R&D Engineer at Intel Corporation |
| Richard Surmaitis | Ph.D. 2019 | Cell Adhesion Behavior and Protein-Surface Interactions on Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Thin Films | Process Engineer at Intel Corporation |
| Hadi Fares | Ph.D. 2018 | Structure and Dynamics of Polyelectrolyte Multilayers and Complexes | Senior Scientist at DuPont |
| Jose David Delgado | Ph.D. 2018 | Tailoring Surfaces - From Polyelectrolyte Design to Thin Film Coatings | Process Engineer at Intel Corporation |
| Yara Ghoussoub | Ph.D. 2017 | The Two Faces of a Polyelectrolyte Multilayer: Tailoring the Structure and the Properties | Leadership Development Program Associate: Label and Graphic Materials - Avery Dennison, North America |
| Jingcheng Fu | Ph.D. 2017 | Polyelectrolyte Association: Driving Force and Strength of Ion-Pairing | Engineering Project Manager at Apple |
| Kristopher Kelly | Ph.D. 2016 | Kinetics and Applications of Polyelectrolyte Membranes and Multilayers | Senior Research Scientist at Fujifilm Electronic Materials |
| Carlos Arias | Ph.D. 2016 | Surface Charge Density In Polyelectrolyte Multilayers And Its Role In Cell Behavior | Process Engineer at Intel Corporation |
| Jessica Martinez | Ph.D. 2015 | Cell Adhesion And Motility On Biocompatible Polyelectrolyte Multilayers | Lead Scientist at GE Global Research |
| Rabih Shamoun | Ph.D. 2013 | Extruded Saloplastic Polyelectrolyte Complexes | Professor, Lebanese University |
| Ramy Ghostine | Ph.D. 2013 | Ionic Content And Permeability Of Polyelectrolyte Multilayers And Complexes | Process Engineer at Intel Corporation |
| Haifa Hariri | Ph.D. 2012 | Polyelectrolyte Complexes And Multilayers: Establishing Structure-Property Relations For Bioapplications | Senior Process Engineer at Intel Corporation |
| Ali Lehaf | Ph.D. 2012 | Coatings From Polyelectrolytes: Fundamentals Of Build-Up And Control Over Mechanical Properties For Bioapplications | Senior Process Engineer at Intel Corporation |
| Zaki Estephan | Ph.D. 2012 | Zwitteration: A Different Approach To Non Stick Surfaces | TD Process Engineer at Intel Corporation |
| Lara Al Hariri | Ph.D. 2011 | Polyelectrolyte In Optoelectronics And Biomaterials | Faculty, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst |
| Marie Markarian | Ph.D. 2011 | Interactions and Conformations of Polyelectrolytes in Solutions, Thin Films, and Complexes | Process Development Engineer - Intel Corporation |
| Layal Rouhana | Ph.D. 2011 | Water Compatible Self-Assembled Monolayers on Gold and Iron Oxide Surfaces: Applications and Adsorption Kinetics | Senior Staff Engineer at Illumina |
| Maroun Moussallem | Ph.D. 2008 | Cell protein and nucleic acid interactions with polyelectrolyte multilayers | Global R&D Director at Avery Dennison |
| Claudiu Bucur | Ph.D. 2008 | Swelling and Doping of Polyelectorlyte Multilayers: From Theory to Applications | Chief Engineer at SVOLT Energy Technology |
| Kevin Hsieh | M.S. 2008 | Chemical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering | |
| Rana Jisr | Ph.D. 2007 | Controlling Surface Energy in Polyelectrolyte Multilayers | Associate Professor, Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences, West Virginia University |
| Amir Rmaile | M.S. 2007 | Characterization of Polyelectrolyte Multilayers and Complexes: Towards Bio-Implant Applications | Research Dentist & Scientist Oral Healthcare Research at Philips Research |
| Jad Jaber | Ph.D. 2005 | Polyelectrolyte Multilayers: An Odyssey through Interdisciplinary Science | Membrane R&D, Entegris |
| Houssam Jomaa | Ph.D. 2005 | A Molecular Walk Across Polyelectrolyte Multilayers | Senior Engineering Manager at Illumina |
| Hassan Rmaile | Ph.D. 2004 | Structure-Property Relationships in the Design, Assembly and Applications of Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Thin Films | Global Vice President, R&D of Materials Group at Avery Dennison |
| David Salloum | Ph.D. 2004 | Surfaces Modified with Polyelectrolyte Multilayers for Bio-Interface Applications | Section Head, Global Innovation & Technology Manager at Procter & Gamble |
| Zhijie Sui | Ph.D. 2004 | Characterization and Applications of pH-Responsive Polyelectrolyte Complex and Multilayers | Senior Scientist at Biogen |
| Tarek Farhat | Ph.D. 2002 | Corrosion Control Using Polyelectrolyte Multilayers | Academic Lab Manager at Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences, West Virginia University |
| Peter Howell | Ph.D. 2002 | Polyelectrolytes in Analytical Separations | Research Chemist at NIST |
| Tim Graul | Ph.D. 1999 | Ultra-thin Polyelectrolyte Layers for Separations | Associate Research Fellow at Pfizer, Inc. |
| Randall Kolega | Ph.D. 1998 | Paramagnetic and Polyaromatic Self-Assembled Monolayers | Senior Scientist at Alcon Laboratories Inc. |
| Hiep Ly | Ph.D. 1997 | The Stability and Interaction of Electroactive Self-Assembled Structures | Global Marketing at Six Sigma, DuPont Crop Protection |
| Delphine Laurent | M.S. 1996 | Multilayers of Ultrathin Films of Redox Polymer by Self-Assembly | ExxonMobil Chemicals (Brussels) |
| Ming Li | Ph.D. 1996 | Radioanalytical Techniques to Measure the Adsorption of Polyelectrolytes and Self-Assembled Monolayers | |
| Lawrence Seger | Ph.D. 1995 | Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfur Derivatives for Self Assembly of Monolayers of Fullerenes at Gold Surfaces | Research and Development Manager - Columbia Chemical Company |
| Richard Wen | Ph.D. 1995 | Novel Organic Thin Films From Porphyrins: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications | Manager Applications Engineering at Fujifilm Electronic Materials |
| Hong Xu | Ph.D. 1994 | In Situ Characterization of Polymers and Small Molecules at Interfaces | Independent Research and Consultancy |
| Li Jih Wang | Ph.D. 1994 | Elimination Mechanism, Doping and Chemical Modification of Poly(p-phenylene vinylene)s | |
| Phil Trimmer | M.S. 1994 | Lab Technician, Dept. of Chemistry, Washington and Lewis University | |
| Yoke Fong | Ph.D. 1993 | Kinetics and Characterization of Conducting and Insulating Polymers by In-Situ and Ex-Situ Techniques | Commercial Director - Asia Pacific at Almatis Co. Ltd. |
| H.F. Wu | M.S. 1991 |
Visiting Scholar, Research Associates & Postdocs
| Name | Year |
|---|---|
| Dr. Swapnil Sonawane | 2017-2019 |
| Dr. Jianbing Shi | 2016-2017 |
| Dr. Qifeng Wang | 2012-2015 |
| Maria Ferriz | 2010 |
| Dr. Andreas Reisch | 2009-2010 |
| Dr. Claudine Porcel | 2007-2008 |
| Dr. Stephan Dubas | 1997-2002 |
| Dr. Feng Gao | 1992-1994 |
| Dr. Jayesh Dharia | 1991-1993 |
| Dr. Jack Rink | 1989-1990 |