Team

Albert is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, of Materials Science and Engineering, and of Macromolecular Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He received his B.S. from CalTech in 2014 and Ph.D. from MIT in 2020, working with Michael Strano. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, Albert completed his post-doctoral training in the School of Medicine at Stanford University with Steven Chu in 2022.

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Rong is from Anhui, China and went to the Texas A&M University for her Ph.D. study under the supervision of Professor Qingsheng Wang. At TAMU, she studied surface-active nanomaterials and applied them in Pickering emulsion and polymer composites. At LEGOS, she will develop composite systems based on 2D materials. In her free time Rong likes hiking, playing badminton and cooking.

Matthew is from Warner Robins, GA and joined us from Professor John Blazeck‘s lab at Georgia Tech. At LEGOS, he is exploring bio-electronic interfaces and their applications in cell communication and human health, both experimentally and in silico. In his free time, Matthew enjoy finding new music, drinking tea, and being with friends.

Sungwan is from Seoul, South Korea. At Purdue, he studied surface mechanics of various amphiphilic block copolymer micelles at the air-water interface under the guidance of Professor You-Yeon Won. At LEGOS, he studies the dynamic self-assembly of colloidal electronic devices. His hobbies outside the lab include running, napping, and window shopping (clothings and electronics).

Emily is from Indianapolis, IN and went to the University of Dayton for undergrad majoring in Chemical Engineering. She completed co-op rotations with the J.M. Smucker Company in a process engineering role. Emily is interested in tissue regeneration and restoration. At LEGOS, she develops dynamic nanopore electroporation by introducing microfluidic control to the established nanopore electroporation technique. In her free time Emily likes to hike, run, and try new restaurants. 

Jihpeng is from Hsinchu, Taiwan. At NTU, he worked with Professor Chia-Wen (Kevin) Wu to study heterogeneous catalysis for polymer upcycling. At LEGOS, he studies the utilization of conductive polymer hydrogels for reconfigurable electrocatalytic systems. He enjoys working out at the gym, listening to rock music, and cooking in his free time.

Jongbin is from Seoul, South Korea. He studied dielectrophoresis to manipulate the behavior of micro-scale polymer with Professor Hyung-Jun Koo, and energy harvesting and electrochemical systems with Professor Taewoo Kim. His research focus at LEGOS is on the fabrication of micro-scale composite. In his spare time, Jongbin enjoys playing piano and listening to music.

Nyvia is from Lynwood, Illinois. At Howard University, she studied how Brownian forces impact force distribution in biological structures, particularly strain responses in spider silk, under Professor Preethi Chandran. Nyvia is interested in optimizing material systems’ mechanical and dynamic responses. Currently, at LEGOS, she explores the nano-bio interface to enhance therapeutic delivery and function modulation through nanopore electroporation. Outside of research, Nyvia enjoys hiking, knitting, and live music.

Zoe is originally from Foster City, California and pursued her undergrad studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she majored in Chemical Engineering and Computer Science. During her time there, she conducted research on active particle systems under the mentorship of Professors Ankur Gupta and Wyatt Shields. Currently, at LEGOS, her research focuses on the dynamic self-assembly of colloidal robotics. Outside the lab, Zoe enjoys hiking, baking, and spending time with friends.

Riley is from Northville, MI, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering after completing his undergraduate education at the University of Michigan in 2023. He brings industry experience in process design with Koch Modular Process Systems in Paramus, NJ and production engineering with Baystar in Pasadena, TX. His research focuses on developing innovative teaching methods through the use of tools such as virtual reality to build the future of Chemical Engineering education, in partnership with COMPASS, the Center for Complex Particle Systems. Outside of school, Riley has had a passion for soccer since the age of 4 and continues to watch, play, and officiate games to this day.

Julia is from Ann Arbor, Michigan and is pursuing a B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering and a B.S.in Economics from the University of Michigan. At LEGOS, she is focusing on the fabrication and optimization of devices for harvesting hydrovoltaic energy. In her spare time, Julia enjoys walking in nature, lifting weights, singing, and listening to economics podcasts.

Jebril is from Detroit, MI and is pursing a B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering. He is an NSF Veterans Innovation Fellow and his focus is in optics and nanoscale fabrication. Jebril plans to pursue is PhD in EE after completing undergraduate studies. On his free time Jebril enjoys lifting weights and working on his cars.

Silas is from Benton Harbor, Michigan and is pursuing a B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan. At LEGOS, he focuses on micro-particle fabrication for various electronic applications. He is on the rowing team at Michigan and also enjoys backpacking, eating, and listening to music.

Adam is from Howell, Michigan and is pursuing a B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering with minors in Chemistry and Music from the University of Michigan. At LEGOS, he is focusing on the optimization of Graphene Quantum Dot synthesis. In his spare time, Adam enjoys playing guitar, backpacking, cooking, and reading.

Justin is from Troy, MI and is pursuing a B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. At LEGOS, he focuses on surface functionalization of magnetite nanoparticles (NPs) as well as emulsification with the help of self-assembled bowtie NPs. During his free time, Justin enjoys rock climbing, cooking, and listening to Mahler symphonies.

Aaron is from Beijing, China, and is pursuing a B.S.E in Electrical Engineering. At LEGOS, he focuses on developing dynamic nanopore electroporation devices. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, hiking, and playing badminton (only singles).

Ryan is from Lake Zurich, Illinois and is pursuing a B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan. At LEGOS, he is focusing on the fabrication of micro-scale composites for use in hydro and solvo-voltaic devices. During his free time, Ryan enjoys spending time outdoors, exercising, and cooking new recipes.

Fiona is from Utica, Michigan. She desires to conduct research in order to develop her potential and strengthen her understanding of chemical sciences. At LEGOS, she is learning how to engineer agitate microspheres for biomedical applications. Fiona wants to undergrad in chemical engineering and eventually pursue a medical degree with a potential focus on either cardiovascular or neurological sciences. She enjoys spending her free time reading historical fiction, hanging out with her family, and playing with her two pet birds!

Ayush is interested in pursuing a PhD focusing on Mass Transfer and Interfacial Engineering topics. At LEGOS, he focuses on developing a simulation models for colloidal robots. Ayush is passionate about boxing and in his free time he plays with cats around the campus. 

Dedeepya is from India, pursuing her Dual degree in Chemical Engineering and Biological Sciences at BITS Pilani. Previously she worked on epoxy composites and fabrication of silver nanoparticles. At LEGOS she is doing her senior year thesis in Nanopore Electroporation for the Engineering of Biological Scaffolds. In her free time she enjoys reading and training in classical dance Kuchipudi. 

Archimedes was born in Tonasket, WA on November 5, 2020 and was raised in Palo Alto, CA until he is 20 months old. Arc joins the University of Michigan in summer 2022 as one of the founding members of LEGOS. When he is not napping, Arc enjoys swimming, hiking, fetching tennis balls (or basically any other spherical objects) and collecting fallen tree branches in the backyard. As a scientist, his fundamental curiosity for the natural world drives his interests in meeting new faces everyday, human and other animals alike.