I specialize in nanomaterials, analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, and their biomedical
applications. Previously, I obtained my Ph.D. in the Department of Chemistry at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Before joining Fresno State, I worked
as a Postdoctoral Associate, Senior Postdoctoral Associate, and, ultimately, a Research
Associate (Scientist level) in MIT's Department of Biological Engineering. At Fresno
State, our Nano Analytics Lab currently develops and characterizes magnetic and fluorescent nanomaterials for practical
applications, including bioimaging, sensing, environmental remediation, and industrial diagnostics.
Department of Biological Engineering, MIT, Cambridge, MA, U.S.
My Research Topics: Nanostructures and Nano-assemblies, Neurochemistry, Monte Carlo
Simulation, X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Research Associate (2019 – 2023)
Senior Postdoctoral Associate (2018 – 2019)
Postdoctoral Associate (2017 – 2018)
Advisor: Dr. Alan P. Jasanoff, Professor of Biological Engineering, Director of the MIT Center for Neurobiological Engineering
Department of Chemistry, MIT, Cambridge, MA, U.S.
My Research Topics: Synthesis and Nanomaterials, Fluorescent Imaging, Magnetic Resonance
Imaging, and Surface Chemistry
Graduate (PhD) Student (2009 – 2014)
Postdoctoral Associate (2014 – 2017)
Advisor: Dr. Moungi G. Bawendi, Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry, 2023 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
Faculty Mentor, Doris A. Howell Foundation – CSUBIOTECH Research Scholar Award, CSU Biotechnology
Program, 2025
Outstanding Faculty Award, American Chemical Society - San Joaquin Valley, Younger Chemist Committee, 2024
Highlighted Inventor, “A new contrast agent for MRI”, reported by the MIT News Office, 2017
Team Member, Deshpande Innovation Grant (Project Leader: Prof. Bawendi), $200,000, awarded by the MIT Deshpande Center for
Technological Innovation, 2014-2016
Recipient, Spot Appreciation Award, awarded by the School of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014
Awardee, Presidential Fellow, awarded by the President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the MIT
Office of Provost, 2009-2010
