Group Photo 2025
Prof. Sam Root, Dr. Jiahao Huang, Trevor Swan, Isaac Reader-Taatjes, Rina Nishimura
Postdoctoral Scholars
Dr. Jiahao Huang, Ph.D. , Polymer Science, University of Akron, 2020
Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research interests: Macromolecular Assembly, Dielectric Polymers
Undergraduate Students:
Trevor Swan, Undergraduate Researcher
Sophomore, Major: Chemical Engineering
Minor(s): Computer Science, Polymer Science, and Mathematics
Trevor is interested in composite processing, material characterization and computer simulation. On campus, Trevor is the treasurer of both the Polymer Student Organization (PSO) and the Matcha Makers Club (MMC). In his free time, Trevor enjoys coding in javascript and python. He also loves listening to all non-country music, with his favorite artist being Billie Eilish. He also enjoys going to the gym with his close friends.
Rina Nishimura, Undergraduate Researcher
Freshman, Undeclared Major
Isaac Reader-Taatjes, Undergraduate Researcher
Freshman, Undeclared Major
Lab Dog
Sasha the Pomsky, Lab Dog
Loves napping, snacking, walking, and an occasional woof.