CURRENT MEMBERS:

Jeong-Yeol Yoon, Ph.D., Principal Investigator
Professor, Biomedical Engineering; Professor, Biosystems Engineering; Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry
Ph.D. UCLA (Biomedical Engineering); Ph.D./M.S./B.S. Yonsei University (Chemical Engineering)
E-mail: jyyoon at arizona edu

Yisha Tang, Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering
B.S. University of Science and Technology of China (Photoelectric Information Science and Engineering)
E-mail: yishat at arizona edu

Chloe Thomas, Graduate Student, Biosystems Engineering
B.S. University of Wisconsin-Platteville (Mechanical Engineering)
E-mail: chloethomas at arizona edu

Jocelyn Reynolds, Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)
E-mail: jocelynreynolds at arizona edu

Reid Loeffler, Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering
B.S. University of Arizona (Biosystems Engineering)
E-mail: reidloeffler at arizona edu

Christine Carlson, Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)
E-mail: carlsonc1 at arizona edu

Dylan McGuire, Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)
E-mail: tdmcguire at arizona edu

Lexi DeFord, Graduate Student, Biosystems Engineering
B.S. University of Utah (Mechanical Engineering & Biology)
E-mail: lexideford at arizona edu

Ashley Mathews, Graduate Student, Medical Pharmacology - Perfusion Sciences
M.S. Texas Tech University (Bioengineering)
B.S. University of Texas at Arlington (Biology)
E-mail: akmathews at arizona edu

Safiyah Abdessalam, Undergraduate Student, Biomedical Engineering
E-mail: abdessalam at arizona edu

Bradley Khanthaphixay, Undergraduate Student, Biomedical Engineering
E-mail: bradkhant at arizona edu

Trinity Hardy, Undergraduate Student, Biomedical Engineering
E-mail: trinityclark at arizona edu

Willie Roman, Undergraduate Student, Biomedical Engineering
E-mail: willroman3 at arizona edu

Preston Leigh, Undergraduate Student, Biomedical Engineering
E-mail: pleigh at arizona edu

Darya Pershina, Undergraduate Student, Biomedical Engineering
E-mail: daryapershina at arizona edu

Liam Falk, Undergraduate Student, Applied Physics
E-mail: liamfalk at arizona edu

PAST POST-DOCS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS: (with current or last known affiliations)

Lonnie Lucas, Ph.D., Senior Program Manager, Honeywell
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering) Biosensors Lab, 2004-2007
M.S./B.S. Michigan State University (M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering; B.S. in Mechanical Engineering)

Keesung Kim, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor, Seoul National University
Post-doc. University of Arizona, Biosensors Lab 2006-2008 (co-supervised with Prof. Gene A. Giacomelli)
Ph.D./M.S./B.S. Seoul National University (Rural Systems Engineering)

Tremaine Powell, Ph.D., Dean, Engineering and Information Technology, Chattanooga State Community College
Post-doc. US EPA, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2004-2008
M.S. Pennsylvania State University (Agricultural & Biological Engineering)
B.S. Florida A&M University (Biological & Agricultural Systems Engineering)

Jin-Hee Han, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Merck
Post-doc. U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, University of California, Davis
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2005-2008
M.S./B.S. Seoul National University (Rural Systems Engineering)

Brian Heinze, Ph.D., Associate, Research Development, The University of Arizona Research Development Services (RDS)
Post-doc. Colorado State University
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2007-2010
B.S. University of Arizona (Biology)

Christopher Stemple, M.S., Senior Manager, Raytheon Technologies
M.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2010-2011
B.S. University of Arizona (Electrical Engineering)

Phat Tran, Ph.D., Perfusionist, Stanford University Medical Center and Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Post-doc. University of Arizona College of Medicine
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2008-2011
B.S. University of Arizona (Chemistry / Biochemistry / Molecular & Cellular Biology)

Hyuck-Jin Kwon, Ph.D., Medical Laboratory Technologist, Dynacare Core Laboratory
Post-doc. McMaster University, University at Buffalo - The State University of New York
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2009-2011
M.S./B.S. Seoul National University (Rural Systems Engineering)

David You, M.D., Ph.D., Bariatric Surgeon, Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics of NJ, PA
M.D. Albany Medical College
Post-doc./Ph.D. University of Arizona (Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2008-2012
B.S. University of Arizona (Biosystems Engineering)

Pei-Shih Liang, Ph.D., Agricultural Engineer, USDA-ARS
Post-doc. University of California, Davis
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2010-2013
M.S./B.S. National Taiwan University (Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering / Civil Engineering)

Christopher Fronczek, Ph.D., Quality Manager, Eaton
Post-doc. University of Arizona Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Post-doc./Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2010-2014
B.S. Louisiana State University (Biological Engineering)

Jessica Crosby (née Gamboa), Ph.D., Clinical Specialist, Avery Therapeutics
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2010-2014 (co-supervised with Prof. Marvin J. Slepian)
B.S. University of Arizona (Biosystems Engineering)

Scott Angus, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Guild BioSciences, division of Guild Associates
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2011-2014
B.S. University of Arizona (Biosystems Engineering)

Dustin Harshman, Ph.D., Senior Manager, Roche
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2011-2015
B.S. University of Arizona (Biosystems Engineering)

Tigran Napapetian, M.S., Staff Systems Engineer, BD
M.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2013-2015
B.S. University of California, Davis (Biomedical Engineering)

Tu San Park, Ph.D., Associate Professor (tenure-track), Kyungpook National University (Bio-Industrial Machinery Engineering)
Post-doc. University of Arizona, Biosensors Lab 2012-2016
Ph.D./M.S. Seoul National University (Biosystems Engineering)
B.S. Chonnam National University (Agricultural Engineering)

Ariana Nicolini, Ph.D., Research Bioengineer, Air Force Research Laboratory
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2013-2017
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering / Anthropology)

Vina Nguyen, M.S., Cardiovascular Perfusionist, Stanford University Medical Center
M.S. University of Arizona (Medical Pharmacology - Perfusion Sciences) Biosensors Lab 2015-2017
B.S. University of Houston (Mathematical Biology)

Soohee Cho, Ph.D., Global Product Manager, Abbott
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2014-2017
B.S. University of Arizona (Molecular & Cellular Biology / Psychology)

Katherine Klug (née McCracken), Ph.D., Staff Engineer II, Davids Engineering
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2014-2017
B.S. University of Arizona (Biosystems Engineering)

Robin Sweeney, Ph.D., Senior Product Manager, Deepcell
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2014-2017
B.S. University of Scranton (Biology / Biomathematics)

Benjamin Alouidor, M.S., Cardiovascular Perfusionist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
M.S. University of Arizona (Medical Pharmacology - Perfusion Sciences) Biosensors Lab 2016-2018
B.S. Pennsylvania State University (Biotechnology)

Soo Chung, Ph.D., Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Seoul National University (Biosystems Engineering)
Post-doc. USDA-ARS
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biosystems Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2016-2019
M.S. Seoul National University (Biosystems Engineering)
B.S. Yonsei University (Materials Science & Engineering)

Tiffany-Heather Ulep, Ph.D., Scientist, Roche
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2016-2020
B.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa (Biological Engineering)

Matthew Bills, Ph.D., Systems Engineer, Roche
Research Specialist/Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2016-2020
B.S. Brigham Young University - Idaho (Biology)

Kattika Kaarj, Ph.D., Full-time Lecturer (tenure-track), Suranaree University of Technology (Biology)
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biosytems Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2016-2021
B.S. Suranaree University of Technology (Biology)

Patarajarin Akarapipad, M.S., Ph.D. Student, Johns Hopkins University (Biomedical Engineering)
M.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2019-2021
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)

Ryan Zenhausern, M.S., Ph.D. Student, Georgia Institute of Technology (Biomedical Engineering)
M.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2020-2021
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)

Brandon Nguyen, M.S., M.D. Student, The University of Arizona College of Medicine
M.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2020-2021
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)

Alanna Zubler, M.S., Agricultural Engineer, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
M.S. University of Arizona (Biosystems Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2020-2021
B.S. University of Arizona (Biosystems Engineering)

Alexander Day, Ph.D., Clinical Imaging Data Manager, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2018-2022
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)

Babak Safanivia, M.S., Scientist, Roche
M.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2021-2022
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)

Tyler Hertenstein, M.S., Senior Research Assistant, Roche
M.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2021-2022
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)

Cassidy Mannier, M.S., Associate Practice Development Manager, NeuroStar
M.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2021-2022
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)

Avory Zhou, M.S., Test Engineer, Cook Medical
M.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2021-2022
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)

Lane Breshears, Ph.D., I-PERF Scholar, Raydiant Oximetry
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2019-2022
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)

Sangsik Kim, Ph.D., Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Kyungpook National University (Energy Chemical Engineering)
Post-doc. University of Arizona Biosensors Lab 2019-2022
Post-doc./Ph.D./M.S. Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) (Environmental Science & Engineering)
B.S. Kyungpook National University (Environmental Engineering)

Katelyn Sosnowski, Ph.D., Manager of Product Development, Thayer Medical
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2019-2022
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)

Yan Liang, Ph.D., Post-doctoral Scholar, Mayo Clinic (Rochester)
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Chemistry & Biochemistry) Biosensors Lab 2019-2023
M.S. Georgetown University (Biochemistry)
B.S. China Agricultural University (Biochemistry)

Bailey Buchanan, Ph.D., Post-doctoral Scholar, Mayo Clinic (Phoenix)
Ph.D. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2020-2023
B.S. University of Arizona (Biomedical Engineering)

Allison Eby, M.S., Perfusionist, University of Miami Hospital
M.S. University of Arizona (Medical Pharmacology - Perfusion Sciences) Biosensors Lab 2021-2023
B.S. University of Arizona (Physiology)

PAST VISITING SCHOLARS: (with affiliations at the time of their UA visits; short-term visitors are not listed)

Jae-Young Song, D.V.M., Ph.D., Visiting Scholar, 2007-2008, from Animal & Plant Quarantine Agency (Division Director)
Byung-Sik Kim, Ph.D., Sabbatical Leave, 2007-2008, from Dongguk University (Vice President for External Affairs)
Hwasop Lim, Sabbatical Leave, 2010-2011, from Yonhap News Agency (Staff Writer and Deputy Director)
Hamyong Park, Ph.D., Visiting Scholar, 2011, from Korean Intellectual Property Office (Deputy Director)
Bumsang Kim, Ph.D., Sabbatical Leave, 2011-2012, from Hongik University (Professor in Chemical Engineering)
Tae Hoon Oh, M.D., Ph.D., Sabbatical Leave, 2012-2013, from Inje University Sanggye-Paik Hospital (Professor in Internal Medicine)
Ho Bin Seo, Visiting Ph.D. Student, 2016, from Korea University (Ph.D. Student in Biotechnology)
Jongchul Seo, Ph.D., Sabbatical Leave, 2016-2017, from Yonsei University (Professor in Packaging)
Navaporn Sritong, Visiting M.S. Student, 2018, from Suranaree University of Technology (M.S. Student in Biology)
Theanchai Wiwasuku, Visiting Ph.D. Student, 2020, from Khon Kaen University (Ph.D. Student in Chemistry)
Min-Hee Lee, Visiting Ph.D. Student, 2021, from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) (Ph.D. Student in Environmental Science & Engineering)
Sinyang Kim, Visiting Ph.D. Student, 2022, from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) (Ph.D. Student in Environmental Science & Engineering)

PAST UNDERGRADUATES:

Michael Brown, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2005
Marika Klappert, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2005-2006
Priyanca Sarkar, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2005-2006
Brian Heinze, Undergraduate Student (Biology), Biosensors Lab 2005-2007
Paul Hont, Undergraduate Student (Economics / Chemistry), Biosensors Lab 2006-2007
Jennine Chesler, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2005-2008
Teresa Lam, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2009
Anbar Najam, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2007-2008
Upasna Chandarana, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2008
Yee Tchao, Undergraduate Student (Microbiology), Biosensors Lab 2008-2009
Jessica Gamboa, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2008-2010
Scott Angus, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2009-2011
Deepa Patel, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2009-2010
Zachary Dean, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2009-2010
Joseph del Rossi, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2010
Kenneth Geshell, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2009-2011
Katherine McCracken, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2010-2013
Christopher Love, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2011
Katrina DeCook, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2012
Samir Mohandes, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2012-2013
Scott Brechbiel, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2013
Wenyue Li, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2011-2013
Roberto Reyes, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2012-2014
Lily Walsh, Undergraduate Student (Chemical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2012-2013
Michael Bollig, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2012-2013
Erin Cahill, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2013
Soohee Cho, Undergraduate Student (Molecular & Cellular Biology / Psychology), Biosensors Lab 2013-2014
Sarah Rogan, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2014
Tyler Connel, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2014
Kirstie Birmingham, Undergraduate Student (Biopsystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2014
Serge Dogbevi, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2013-2014
Brianna Rao, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2014
Victoria Raught, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2014
Jessica Mergener, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2014-2015
Andrew D'Arcangelis, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2015
Elan Snitkin, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2015
Alexandra Downs, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2015-2016
Tyler Toth, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2014-2016
Collin Gilchrist, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2015-2016
Cory Luke, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2015-2016
Jamie Hernandez, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2016
Michael Sveiven, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2016
Samuel Kim, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2016-2017
Veronica Paz, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2016-2017
Jacob Pfeiffer, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2016-2017
Austin Vedder, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2017
Suzanne Gatons, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering), Biosensors Lab 2017
Lane Breshears, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2016-2018
Alexander Day, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2016-2018
Trinny Tat, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2016-2018
Alexa Shumaker, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2016-2018
Laurel Dieckhaus, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2018
Elizabeth Budiman, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2016-2019
Jennifer Ngo, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2016-2019
Patarajarin Akarapipad, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2017-2019
Marianne Madias, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2017-2019
Christian Jennings, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2017-2019
Katelyn Sosnowski, Undergraduate Student, (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2017-2019
Sean Perea, Undergraduate Student (Chemical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2018-2019
Christina Loera, Undergraduate Student (Chemical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2018-2019
Alana Gonzales, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2018-2020
Kerri Bjornholm, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2019-2020
Nathan Upp, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2019-2020
Ryan Tran, Undergraduate Student (Biochemistry) Biosensors Lab 2019-2020
Ryan McNamara, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2019-2020
Anakaren Romero-Lozano, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2019-2020
Amarta Singh, Undergraduate Student (Biosystems Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2020
Kai Sutterby, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2020
Noah Hubler, Undergraduate Student (Biochemistry) Biosensors Lab 2020
Hasina Shir, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2020-2021
Paige Rudy, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2020-2021
Jacob Baker, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2020-2022
Ciara Eades, Undergraduate Student (Biochemistry) Biosensors Lab 2021-2022
Lillian Wu, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2021-2022
Derek Spaeth, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2022
Samantha Mata-Robles, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2020-2023
Melissa Lim, Undergraduate Student (Biochemistry) Biosensors Lab 2022-2023
Togzhan Spatayeva, Undergraduate Student (Biomedical Engineering) Biosensors Lab 2022-2023
Dawon Yu, Undergraduate Student (Molecular & Cellular Biology) Biosensors Lab 2022-2023
Hannah Lopez, Undergraduate Student (Neuroscience) Biosensors Lab 2023

Last revised: January 12, 2024.