The Merg lab recognizes that research is a global endeavor that strives to improve the quality of life for all people. We welcome researchers from all backgrounds, with the understanding that each individual affords unique perspectives that (when collected together) can support a lab that is productive and capable of pushing the boundaries of materials research.
Mobin Sikder, Graduate Student, Joined 2025
M.S. Inorganic Chemistry - Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
smmobinsikder@ucmerced.edu
Isela Lopez, Undergraduate Student, Joined 2025
Major: Chemistry
Bita Soleimani Pourlak , Graduate Student, Joined 2023
M.Sc. Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran
bsoleimanipourlak@ucmerced.edu
Adekunle Adewole, Graduate Student, Joined 2023
B.S. Chemistry - Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
aadewole@ucmerced.edu
Anjan Maity, Graduate Student, Joined 2025
M.S. Chemistry - Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
amaity@ucmerced.edu
Dr. Anthony Perez (Ph.D., 2020-2025; postdoctoral researcher, Pacific Northwest National Lab)
Amanda Padam (2024-2026; graduate student, Hratchian Lab at UC Merced)
Parian Poorjafari Jafroodi (2023-2024; graduate student, Nguyen Lab at UC Merced)
Claire Zhang (2021-2023; graduate student, Martini Lab at UC Merced)
Emil Samson (M.S., 2021-2022; associate chemist, Medtronic)
Alisa Ioffe (2024-2026)
Luis Magallanes (2025-2026)
Kayla Bui (Summer 2025; undergraduate student, Rice University)
Yumie Lee (2021-2024; bioengineering Ph.D. student, UC San Diego)
Diliveya Enwaya (2021-2023)
Nayeli Perez (2021-2023)
Jose Luis Acevedo (2025; undergraduate student, Merced College)
Kiera Vang (2024; undergraduate student, Merced College)
Caitlynn Jones (2023; undergraduate student, UC Berkeley)
Siena Akira Murillo (2023; undergraduate student, UC Berkeley)
Zon F. Moua (2022; undergraduate student, Harvard University)
Dr. Debasis Ghosh (2022-2023; Team Leader, Alembic Pharmaceuticals India)