People

Changling Du, Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering

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Dissertation Research: Antimicrobial and antioxidant shape memory biomaterials

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• Food: Mushrooms
• Book: Into the Wild
• Vacation spot: Kenya

Maryam Ramezani, Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering

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Dissertation Research: Bacteria-responsive shape memory polymers

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• Food: Ghorme sabzi
• Vacation spot: Swiss Alps
• Childhood book: Daddy Long Legs

Nghia Thai, Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering

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Dissertation Research: Polymeric biomaterials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

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• Material: Chitosan
• Game: Soccer
• Drink: Vietnamese milk coffee

Anand Vakil, Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering

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Dissertation Research: Polyurethane-based shape memory biomaterials

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• Game: Tennis
• Animal: Panda
• Book: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Natalie Petryk, Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering

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Research Project: Polyurethane foams with off-the-shelf physical blowing agents

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• Park in Syracuse: Beaver Lake Nature Center
• Food: Tacos
• Childhood Book: The Lorax

David Fikhman, M.S. Student in Chemical Engineering

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Research Project: Synthesis and characterization of phenolic acid-containing biomaterials

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• Park in Syracuse: Thorndon Park
• Takeout in Syracuse: Pastabilities
• Beverage: Trader Joe’s Mango Peach Orange Juice

Katheryn Shi Dong, B.S. Student in Bioengineering

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Research Projects: In vitro hemorrhage models; Blood-material interactions

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• Takeout in Syracuse: Storming Crab
• Game: Don’t Starve Together
• Book: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Caitlyn Greene, B.S. Student in Biotechnology

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Research Project: Starch-based shape memory polymers for Crohn’s fistulas

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• Travel spot: Barcelona, Spain
• Takeout in Syracuse: Krispy Krunchy Chicken
• Beverage: Coffee

Avery Gunderson, B.S. Student in Chemical Engineering

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Research Project: Electrospun bacteria-responsive shape memory polymers

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• Park in Syracuse: Green Lakes
• Food: Tacos
• Childhood Book: The Giving Tree

Grace Haas, B.S. Student in Bioengineering and Neuroscience

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Research Project: Polyurethane foams with off-the-shelf foaming agents

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• Animal: Cats
• Game: Forbidden Island
• Book: A Man Called Ove

Darnelle Stinfort, B.S. Student in Biotechnology

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Research Project: Antimicrobial Testing of Shape Memory Polymers

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• Take out in Syracuse: Strong Hearts
• TV show: Succession
• Beverage: Oreo Milkshake

Emily Fittante, B.S. Student in Bioengineering

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Research Project: Degradation of Starch-Based Shape Memory Polymers for Crohn’s Fistulas

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• Game: Volleyball
• Animal: Dogs
• Vacation Spot: Cancun, Mexico