PhD students
- Tam Nguyen, M.D. and Ph.D., 2022, Thesis Title: Novel nanoparticles to stimulate therapeutic angiogenesis for the treatment of peripheral arterial diseases. Position after graduation: Post-doc at University of Texas at Arlington, TX, USA
- Uday Chintapula, Ph.D., 2022, Thesis Title: Novel nanocomposite for the treatment of Lung Infection. Position after graduation: Post-doc at University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA
- Aneetta Kuriakose, Ph.D., 2020, Thesis title: Nanoparticle-Based Approaches in Cardiovascular Diseases. Position after graduation: Product Engineer, Alcon, Houston, TX, USA.
- Serkan Yaman, Ph.D., 2019, Thesis title: Lung Cancer Targeted Chemotherapy by use of Herceptin Based Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) Engineered T Cell Membrane Coated Synthetic Nanoparticles. Position after graduation: Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Gumushane University, Turkey.
- Duong Le, Ph.D., 2018, Thesis title: Development of multiform angiogenic particles for treatment of peripheral arterial disease. Position after graduation: Post-doc, University of Rhode Island, NY, USA.
- Roshni Iyer, Ph.D., 2018, Thesis title: Stimuli-responsive nanoparticles for treatment of lung cancer. Position after graduation: Manufacturing Scientist, Gradalis Inc., Carrolton, Texas, USA.
- Linda Noukeu, Ph.D., 2018, Thesis title: Nanoparticles for gene therapy and protein delivery to induce angiogenesis as an alternative treatment for peripheral arterial disease. Position after graduation: Scientist/Lead of Clinical Research Programs, Yako Healthcare Holding Ltd, Nigeria, Africa.
- Nikhil Pandey, Ph.D., 2018, Thesis title: Development of mussel-inspired nanocomposite adhesives for biomedical applications. Position after graduation: Post-doc, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.
- Primana (Boyd) Punnakitikashem, Ph.D., 2016 (co-advisor), Thesis title: Nanostructured Materials for Lung and Vascular Tissue Regeneration. Position after graduation: Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Mahidol University, Thailand.
- Jyothi Menon, Ph. D., 2014, Thesis title: Polymeric Nano/Microparticles for Management of Pulmonary Diseases. Position after graduation: post-doc, University of Oxford, UK. Position in 2017: Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, USA.
- Aniket Wadajkar, Ph. D., 2012, Thesis title: Magnetic-based Theranostic Nanoparticles for Prostate Cancer Management. Position after graduation: Scientist, Applied DNA Science Incorporation, New York, USA. Current position: Associate Director, Nano-particle Platform Development, NexImmune Inc.
- Soujanya Kona, Ph. D., 2010, Thesis title: Multi-ligand Nanoparticles for Targeted Drug Delivery to the Injured Vascular Wall. Position after graduation: Assistant Professor, Padmasri Dr. B. V. Raju Institute of Technology, India.
- Hao Xu, Ph. D., 2010, Thesis title: Enhanced Endothelialization on Surface Modified Poly(L-lactic Acid). Position after graduation: post-doc, Dallas VA Hospital. Position in 2017: Instructor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. USA. Position in 2018: Assistant Professor, Bioengineering Department at University of Texas at Arlington, TX, USA.
- Smitha Rao, Ph.D., 2009 (co-advisor), Thesis title: A Microfluidic Platform to Study Cell Migration. Position after graduation: post-doc, University of Texas at Arlington. Position in 2017: Assistant Professor, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA.
- Maham Rahimi, M. D. and Ph. D., 2008, Thesis title: Magnetic Drug Targeting: Development of a Novel Drug Delivery System for Prostate Cancer Therapy. Position after graduation: Vascular Surgery Resident, University of Cincinnati, USA. Position in 2017: Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular Surgery, Houston Methodist, USA.
Post-docs
- Zhiwei Xie, Post-doc, 2012-2014, Research topic: Development of photoluminescent polymers for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Position after mentoring: Research Assistant Professor at Pennsylvania State University, USA.
Scholars
- Zhong Huang (Ph. D.), Scholar, 2014-2015, Research topic: Development of adhesive nanocomposite materials for tissue engineering applications. Position: Associated Professor at Jiangxi University, China.
- Takashi Komabayashi (D.D.S/M. Dent. Sc./Ph. D.), Scholar, 2011-2012, Research topic: Development of innovative pulp capping therapy. Position after mentoring: Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Dentistry at Dallas, Texas, USA. Position in 2017: Clinical Professor, College of Dental Medicine, University of New England, USA.
Master Students
- Ankitha Srinivas 2021 PhD student, University of Texas at Arlington, TX
- Ngan Phan 2021 LumaCyte, Charlottesville, VA
- Alvin Long 2019 Gradalis Inc., Carrollton, TX
- Priyanka Iyer 2019 Alcon, Fort Worth, TX
- Natalie Buenaventura 2018 Abbott, Irving, TX
- Sigapriya Periyanan 2018 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Taer Ahmed Alkuor 2018 UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, San Antonio, TX
- Dona Padanilam 2017 Cryolife, Austin, TX
- Daniya Umer 2017 Cryolife, Austin, TX
- Boris Rodionov 2017 Abbott, Irving, TX
- Sandy Velu 2017 Alcon/Norvatis, Houston, TX
- Abhiranjan Singh 2017 AnshLabs, Houston, TX
- Ankush Goyal 2016 Abbott Diagnostics, Irving, TX
- Harshada S. Thakar 2016 Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw, IN
- Upasana R Mali 2016 Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw, IN
- Priyesh Rajnikant 2015 CSBio Biotechnology, Menlo Park, CA
- Akanksha V. Sharma 2015 Abbott, Irving, TX
- Dat Nguyen 2015 Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, Dallas, TX
- Yatin Gore 2015 Abbott Laboratories, Irving, TX
- Blesson John 2014 Diagnostics for All, Cambridge, MA
- Dheeraj Thakore 2014 Verotech Solutions LLC, Davie, FL
- Pranjali Tambe 2013 St. Jude Medical, Plano, TX
- Sahiba Sahi 2013 Life Technologies, Foster City, CA
- Varsah Sundaresan 2013 St. Jude Medical, Plano, TX
- Damanpreet Kaur 2013 Novartis, Emeryville, CA
- Amruta Pise 2012 R&D Beckman Coulter, Miami, FL
- Tejaswi Kadapure 2012 R&D BD Biosciences, Boston, MA
- Sonia Santimano 2012 St. Jude Medical, Plano, TX
- Christian Paras 2012 Alcon, Fort Worth, TX
- Roshni Iyer 2012 UTSW, Dallas, TX
- Nikhil Aphale 2011 BD Becton Dickinson, Boston, MA
- Nesreen Alzoghoul 2010 UT-Arlington (PhD candidate)
- Prasanna Rajan 2010 Pfizer, Philadelphia, PA
- Nidhi Singh 2010 University of California, San Francisco, CA
- Zarna Bhavsar 2010 Pfizer, Boston, MA
- Foram Desai 2010 Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
- Khaushik Subramanian 2010 Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- Amit Mistry 2009 Cyberonics, Houston, TX
- Katawut Namdee 2009 University of Michigan (PhD candidate)
- Bhanu P. Koppolu 2009 University of Arkansas (PhD candidate)
- Aniket Wadajkar 2008 Antibody Research Corp., St. Louis, MO
- Sunita Kilaru 2007 MIT, Boston, MA
- Jennifer Hua 2007 FDA, Dallas, TX
- Abhimanyu Sabnis 2007 BIND Biosciences, Boston, MA
- Arunesh Mohandas 2007 SAIC – Frederick, Boston, MA
- Arthur Lin 2006 Wyle Laboratories, Houston, TX
- Nene Kalu 2006 Boehringer Ingelheim, Houston, TX
Undergraduates and Dual Degree Students (Bachelors degree with a Masters degree in five years)
- Ahmed Gure 2021 PhD student, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
- Ali Ahmed 2021 Medical student, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
- Dustin Luu 2021 Medical student, UNT Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX
- Edgar Rodriguez 2020 Quality Control Analyst for Avanti in Alabaster, Alabama.
- Jeziel Zephrine 2018 Merck, Pennyslvania.
- Shravya Attravanam 2019 BD Pharmaceutical Systems, Columbus, Nebraska
- Adam M. Bachtel 2018 Inform Diagnostics, Irving, TX
- Andres Urias 2018 UTSW (MD candidate), Dallas, TX
- Daniel Tran 2018 USAA, San Antionio, TX
- Sagar Nepal 2018 Bethyl Laboratory, Montgomery, TX
- Valinda Jones 2018 Am Pharm Co, Fort Worth, TX
- Mathew Muir 2017 Baylor College of Medicine (MD candidate), Houston, TX
- Hien Q. Lam 2017 ECOLAB, Garland, TX
- Akshi R. Thakkar 2016 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre, Boston, MA
- Michael Copty 2016 Ross University School of Medicine (MD student), Dominica
- Mohammed Jeenah 2015 UT- Dallas (graduate student), TX
- Boris Rodionov 2015 UT- Arlington (master student), TX
- Khanh Vu 2014 University of Health Sciences North Texas (MD student), TX
- Micah Holden 2013 Cerner Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri
- Aneetta E. Kuriakose 2013 UTA (PhD student), Arlington, TX
- Jyothi Menon 2010 UTSW, Dallas, TX
- Daniel Tran 2009 Dallas VA Hospital, Dallas, TX
- Masanori Suzuki 2008 Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan
- Danyel Specht 2008 Nodality, San Francisco, CA
- Kreshnik B. Ahmeti 2008 Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Shing Chang 2007 Kent College of Law, Chicago, IL
- Ghida Sleiman 2007 King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Saudi Arabia
- Motokazu Dohi 2007 Pfizer, Japan
- Matsumoto, Kyohei 2007 Mitsubishi, Japan
- Alonso Fuentes 2006 Lockheed Martin, Houston, TX