Team
(see the openings)
Siamak Nejati
Group Leader, PI
Ph.D. Drexel University
M.Sc. Sharif University of Technology
B.Sc. Sharif University of Technology
Postdoctoral Training Yale University
Postdoctoral Associates
G. P. Syed Ibrahim
Ph.D. National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, India, 2020
M.Sc. Jamal Mohamed College 2009
B.Sc. Dr. Zakir Husain College 2007
Syed Ibrahim Gnani Peer Mohamed (He/Him/His) is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from NIT Karnataka, India. He joined the PSE and TCIL at UNL in Nov 2020. He is supervised by Prof. Mona Bavarian and Prof. Siamak Nejati. His current work focuses on the synthesis of Ionic Covalent Organic Frameworks (iCOFs) and vapor-phase synthesis of COFs for energy and environmental applications. Before starting his Ph.D., he also worked as a Research Executive and Scientist in Pharmaceutical R&D center for six years.
Graduate Students
Ahmed El-Harairy
M.Sc. Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
B.Sc. Mansoura University, Egypt
Ahmed El-Harairy joined the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Engineering of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Jan 2022 as a Research Assistant. Prior to joining UNL, he obtained his M.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), China. El-Harairy does research in Materials Chemistry, Organic Physical Chemistry, Catalysis, and its application in energy and the environment. He is focusing on the synthesis of multifunctional electrocatalysts toward water splitting and carbon dioxide reduction reactions to hydrocarbons, through the synthesis of new materials which have an excellent catalytic performance to convert the carbon dioxide to useful products, which allows him to investigate the methods and materials that enhance to create more sustainable approaches to fight climate change.
Christopher Merkel
B.Sc. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2022
Christopher Merkel (He/Him/His) is a first year graduate student in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He started his research on macromolecular engineering and synthesis to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time at the nexus of the energy environment. His research is centered on the synthesis and applications of the polymer as catalysts precursors for Carbon Dioxide reduction reactions. He is also working a classes of organic molecules to create polymer double networks and frameworks. Outside of the laboratory, Chris loves to travel and see the beauty of nature.
Favorite quote: “Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it” – Albert Einstein
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Brianna Ryan
Brianna Ryan (She/Her/Hers) is a senior in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Prior to joining TCIL, she worked with polymer membranes used for gas separation in the Cornelius Lab. She is currently assisting with research on molecular engineering and synthesis of precursors and covalent organic frameworks used for various applications including in carbon dioxide reduction reactions.
Nicholas Wayman
Nick (He/Him/His) is a first year Chemical Engineering student at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He is participating in Molecular Engineering. Nick’s work is supported by the Nebraska Undergraduate Research program and National Science Foundation. Nick is very passionate about research and is exploring electrocatalytic systems. His work is focused on analyzing applied polymers as catalysts for Carbon Dioxide reduction reactions and contemplating future applications for such polymers. His goal is to help provide advancements in material sciences that decrease our footprint. In his own words “I love the science of our world and I want to learn more about it”. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, working on cars, and appreciating nature.
Samuel Peterson
Sam (He/Him/His) is a freshman student in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is a recent addition to TCIL where he is assisting with research on molecular engineering and synthesis of precursors and covalent organic frameworks used for various applications including in carbon dioxide reduction reactions. Through research, he seeks ways to make the world a better place by decreasing our carbon emissions using catalysts to turn carbon dioxide into useful products. In his free time, he enjoys working on his health in the gym, new types of music and shows, and he has a passion for winter sports. His favorite quote is “An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes, which can be made, in a very narrow field.” –Niels Bohr
PI
Siamak Nejati
Group Leader
Ph.D. Drexel University 2013
M.Sc. Sharif Univesrity of Technology 2007
B.Sc. Sharif University of Technology 2004
Postdoctoral Training: Yale University 2016
Researcher
| Name and title | Current affiliation |
|---|---|
| Abdullah Al-Balushi (2017-2019) M. Sc. | Sultan Qaboos University |
| Megan Browning - Undergraduate Research Assistant (2018) | Research Intern at ( TBA) |
| Alexander Deng - Undergraduate Research Assistant (2018) | Epic |
| Dr. Hiren Raval-Visiting Scientist (2018-2019) | Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, India |
| Veerababu Polisetti -Visiting scholar (2018) | Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, India |
| Priyanka Uddandarao - Visiting scholar (2018) | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, India |
| Paul Barnes - Undergraduate Research Assistant (2018) | Vishay Americas Inc |
| Lindsey Jarema - Undergraduate Research Assistant (2018) | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Daniel Johnson - Undergraduate Research Assistant 2018 | ExxonMobil, TX |
| Jacob Kenny- Undergraduate Research Assistant (2017-2018) | PhD student, University of Colorado-Boulder |
| Emma Schellpeper - Undergraduate Research Assistant (2018) | 3M |
| Kim Yip Chiok - Undergraduate Research Assistant (2017) | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Jesse Lin - Visiting High School Researcher (2017) | Undergraduate Student, Princeton University |
| S. Toalson - Visiting High School Researcher (2017) | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Alexandra Mosquera Jimenez- Research Assistant (2017) | - |