Post-docs
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Aurelio Mollo
B.S. 2017, Haverford College
Ph.D. 2023, Harvard University
am27 at mit.edu

Aurelio Mollo grew up in Torino, Italy. He obtained his B.S. in Chemistry from Haverford College in 2017 and earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Harvard University in 2023, where he studied the bacterial flippase MurJ under the supervision of Prof. Dan Kahne. His research focused on developing cross-linking techniques to visualize the transit of Lipid II through MurJ in vitro and in vivo. Aurelio joined the Nolan lab in October 2024 as a member of the S100 subgroup. In his spare time, he enjoys running, golfing, skiing, and pretty much any outdoor activity, along with cooking.

Graduate Students
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Wei Hao Lee (Fifth Year)
B.A. 2019, The Johns Hopkins University
leewh at mit.edu

Wei Hao was born and raised in Singapore, receiving his B.A. in chemistry at the Johns Hopkins University working on synthetic methods for targeted fluorination with Prof. Thomas Lectka. Before MIT, Wei Hao explored the world of molecular biology with Prof. Huili Guo at IMCB, Singapore. He enjoys badminton, food trucks and travel/camping shows. Wei Hao works in the S100s subgroup.

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Rachel Motz (Fourth Year)
B.S. 2021, Carnegie Mellon University
rmotz at mit.edu

Rachel grew up near Seattle, WA, and received her B.S. in Biological Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University, where she worked in Prof. Stefan Bernhard’s group using high-throughput screening to investigate photocatalytic water reduction. Rachel works in the siderophores subgroup. Other than chemistry, Rachel enjoys singing, dancing, and playing French horn in band!

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Ghazal (Hazel) Kamyabi (Third Year)
B.A. 2022, University of California, Berkeley
gkamyabi at mit.edu

Ghazal (Hazel) was born and raised in Iran. She transferred from San Diego Community College to University of California, Berkeley where she received her B.A. in Chemistry. At Berkeley, she worked in the laboratory of Professor Don Tilley and developed methods for synthesizing organic cage molecules. Ghazal joined the Nolan lab in 2022 and works in the siderophores subgroup. During her free time, she enjoys cooking, drawing and knitting.

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Erica Debley (Second Year)
B.A. 2023, Cornell University
edebley at mit.edu

Erica grew up in Seattle, WA, and received her B.A. from Cornell University, where she double majored in Chemistry and Biological Sciences. While at Cornell, Erica worked in Prof. Shaoyi Jiang’s group developing and characterizing zwitterionic lipids and their performance in lipid nanoparticles for mRNA delivery. Outside of the lab, Erica enjoys skiing, reading, and playing puzzle games (especially Sudoku). Erica works in the S100s subgroup.

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Emma Cool (First Year)
B.A. 2024, Dartmouth College
emmacool at mit.edu

Emma grew up in Southern California and received a B.A. from Dartmouth College, where she double majored in Biophysical Chemistry and Theater. While at Dartmouth, Emma worked in Prof. Kate Pletneva’s group studying evolutionary changes in the redox properties of cytochrome c4 proteins. She joined the Nolan lab in 2024 as a part of the S100s subgroup.


Research Associates
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Noah Tobin
B.A. 2024, Princeton University
ntobin at mit.edu

Noah grew up near Columbus, OH. He received his B.A. In Chemistry from Princeton University, where he worked in Prof. Erik J. Sorensen's lab developing methods for synthesizing pharmaceutically relevant lipids from plant-derived starting materials. Outside of the lab, he enjoys reading, rock climbing, and spending time with his cats. Noah works in the S100s subgroup.


UROPs


Jaden Anderson
Imperial College Exchange FA24



Former Lab Members

Post-docs

Dr. Abraham Wang, Ph.D. (2018-2024)
Current: Scientist, Bullseye Bio

Dr. Mayukh Bhadra, Ph.D. (2021-2023)

Dr. Tomer Rosen, Ph.D. (2018-2022)
Current: Senior Scientist, AbbVie (Irvine, CA)

Dr. Artur Sargun, Ph.D. (2018-2021)
Current: R&D Scientist, Bachem

Dr. Aaron Bozzi, Ph.D. (2018-2019)
Current: Scientist, Alexion Pharmaceuticals (New Haven, CT).

Dr. Wilma Neumann, Ph.D. (2016-2018)
Current: Senior Scientist, Veraxa Biotech GmbH (Germany)

Dr. Claire Montante, Ph.D. (2015-2016)
Current: Specialist, Global Regulatory afairs MMRV, GSK (Belgium)

Dr. Fangting Yu, Ph.D. (2014-2015)
Current: Director, Simon-Kucher & Partners (Boston, MA)

Dr. Timothy C. Johnstone, Ph.D. (2014-2015)
Current: Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UC Santa Cruz

Dr. Julie L H. Madsen, Ph.D. (2013-2015)
Current Patent Attorney, HOIBERG European Patent Attorneys (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Dr. Fabien B. L. Cougnon, Ph.D. (2013-2015)
Current: Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

Dr. Simone Moser, Ph.D. (2012-2014)
Current: Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Innsburk, Austria

Dr. Andrew J. Wommack, Ph.D. (2011-2014)
Current: Senior Scientist, Cambrex

Dr. Joshua A. Hayden, Ph.D. (2011-2012)
Current: Chief of Chemistry, Norton Healthcare (Louisville, KY)

Dr. Yoshitha A. Wanniarachchi, Ph.D. (2009-2011)
Current: Quality Control Analyst, Zoetis Animal Health (Lincoln, NE)

Dr. Piotr Kaczmarek, Ph.D. (2010-2011)
Current: Principal Scientist, BioReliance (Rockville, MD)

Graduate Students

Ms. Ines Herceg (2024)

Dr. Janet Peet (2019-2024)
Current: Protein Purification Scientist, GSK

Dr. Chuchu Guo (2018-2023)
Current: Senior Scientist, Amgen (Thousand Oaks, CA)

Dr. Emily M. Zygiel (2016-2021)
Current: Senior Scientist, Protein Engineering, Bristol Myers Squibb

Dr. Rose C. Hadley (2014-2019)
Current: Scientist, Genome Medicine Unit, Sanofi

Dr. Lisa Saveski (Cunden) (2014-2019)
Current: Research Scientist II, Amazon

Dr. Jules R. Stephan (2013-2018)
Current: Process Development Scientist, Amgen

Dr. Toshiki G. Nakashige (2012-2017)
Current: Science Communication

Mr. Anmol Gulati (2014-2016)
Current: Senior Scientist, Merck

Dr. Phoom Chairatana (2011-2016)
Current: Faculty of Medicine, Department of Microbiology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (Bangkok, Thailand)

Dr. Haritha reddy Chileveru (2010-2016)
Current: Analytical / Synthetic Chemist, Samsara Eco (Endeavour Hills, Victoria, Australia)

Dr. Megan Brunjes Brophy (2010-2015)
Current: Instructor of Chemistry, De Anza College

Dr. Tengfei Zheng (2009-2014)
Current: Director, Shanghai Little Bridge School, China

UROPs

Kai Yui Wan
HKUST Class of 2025

Danielle Amaegbo
Austin College Class of 2025

Celis Lee
Wellesley College Class of 2024

Angelica Phan
MIT Course 5, Class of 2024

Bellen Wong
Wellesley College Class of 2024

Ray Wang
MIT Course 6/7, Class of 2025

Jupneet Singh
MIT Course 5, Class of 2022

Mudita Goyal
MIT Class of 2024

Adun Obisesan
MIT Course 10, Class of 2021

Eleane Lema
MIT Course 5, Class of 2021

Rebekah Costello
MIT Course 20, Class of 2020

Ravalika Damerla (2018)
MIT Course 20, Class of 2021

Grayson Rodriguez (2016)
MIT Course 5, Class of 2019

Sherlene Brown (summer 2016)
Biochemistry Major, Claflin University, Class of 2017

Christine Omodi-Engola (summer 2016)
Chemistry Major, Framingham State University

Hope Flaxman (2013-2016)
MIT Course 5 and 7, Class of 2016

I-Ling Chiang (2013-2016)
MIT Course 5 and 7, Class of 2016

Ryan Hays (2014-2015)
MIT Course 6/7, Class of 2018

Iulia Tapescu (summer 2013)
University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2016

Leann Miles (summer 2013)
Syracuse University, Class of 2014

Justin L. Bullock (2011-2012)
MIT Course 10, Class of 2014

Shion An (2009-2012)
MIT Courses 5 & 7, Class of 2012

Sumin Kim (2011)
MIT Course 5, Class of 2014

Andrea Wan (2009-2011, summers)
University of Chicago, Class of 2012

Yuxin Xie (2009-2010)
MIT Course 5, Class of 2012

Abigail Van Hook (2009)
MIT Course 7, Class of 2012


Rotation Students, Visitors, Technical Assistants

Alvin Wee Hong Chan (2018-2019)
Visiting Undergraduate Researcher
Nanyang Technological University

Irène Pitard (spring-summer 2017)
Visiting Masters Student
ENS de Chimie Rennes, France

Yu (Vicky) Gu (spring 2017)
Visiting Undergraduate Researcher
Tianjin University, China

Jill Tomaras (2013-2014)
Technical Assistant

Aleth Gaillard (2012-2013)
Intern/Visiting Graduate Student
ENS de Cachan, France (MS)

Yunfei Zhang (2011-2012)
Technical Assistant

Harris Liu (summer 2010)
Summer Graduate Student

Andres Cubillos (January 2010)
Microbiology Rotation Student

Jingnan Lu (Summer 2009)
CBI Rotation Student

Timothy Caradonna (summers 2010-2011)
Summer High School Student

Professor Yungwon Jung (fall 2009)
Visiting Professor (KAIST)