PhD and PostDocs

Our Young Lab PhD and Postdoc alumni have mastered complex chemistry, survived countless experiments, and navigated the scientific maze with grit and curiosity—now they’re out in the world advancing knowledge as professors, researchers, and pharmaceutical pros, proving that commitment to science really does pay off (eventually).

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PhD Graduates

Dr. Indunil Alahakoon

(2019 – 2024)

Visiting Assistant Prof. of Chemistry at Washington and Lee University.

Dr. Kendra Kumar Shrestha

(2019 – 2024)

Currently working at Piramal Pharmaceuticals.

Dr. Pratibha Chand-Thakuri

(2017 – 2021)

Currently at Olon Ricerca Bioscience in Cleveland, OH.

Dr. Allison Rabon

(2016 – 2021)

Currently a Technical Analyst for the Department of Defense (DoD).

Postdocs

Dr. Satheesh Vanaparthi

(Dec 2022 – Oct 2023)

Currently a Postdoc in Prof. Emily Pentzer's group at Texas A&M University.

Dr. Vinod Landge

(July 2019 – June 2022)

Currently working at Piramal Pharmaceuticals.

Dr. Mohit Kapoor

(Apr 2017 – Dec 2018)

Became Prof. at Chitkara University in India immediately after leaving the group.