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Photo taken by Ada Lang on February 10, 2025 in front of the chemical engineering building.
Left to Right. Cynthia Eluagu (PhD), Conan Hooker Humphries (UG), Daniel Avalos (UG), Danielle Loftis (PhD), Mark Orazem (PI), Bernard Biney (PhD), Yunhan Chuai (PhD), Kelsey Sinclair (PhD), Brooke Erickson (UG)
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Mark E. Orazem<\/strong>
Distinguished Professor
Associate Chair for Graduate Studies
William P. and Tracy Cirioli Professor of Chemical Engineering
morazem@che.ufl.edu<\/a>
LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BS 1976 Chemical Engineering, Kansas State University
MS 1978 Chemical Engineering, Kansas State University, with Larry Erickson<\/a>
PhD 1983 Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, with John Newman<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo taken with Alberta Gator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun Fact: I love writing, especially books. I am attracted to Florida by its wildlife, including birds and even alligators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bernard W. Biney<\/strong>
bernardbiney@ufl.edu<\/a>
LinkedIn<\/a>
Topic: Electrochemical Models for Deep-Brain Stimulation
Sponsor: NIH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MS 2022, Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China
BSc 2018, Petrochemical Engineering, College of Engineering (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
Work Experience
2018-2019: Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 G\u00e9n\u00e9rale \u2013 Global Transaction Banking Intern
2017: Tullow Oil Plc \u2013 Project Management and Engineering Intern<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun fact: I enjoy playing tennis, watching thrillers, and cooking new recipes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Yunhan Chuai<\/strong>
yunhanchuai@ufl.edu<\/a>
LinkedIn<\/a>
Topic: COMSOL finite-element model of copper corrosion in nuclear waste repositories.
Sponsor: NWMO, Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BS 2020 Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing, China,
MS 2022 Chemical Engineering, University of Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun fact: Love reading, music, playing table tennis, and keeping pets<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Danielle Loftis<\/strong>
dloftis@ufl.edu<\/a>
LinkedIn<\/a>
Topic: Dielectric Spectroscopy (co-advised with Prof. Joshua Moon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BS 2023 Chemical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun fact: I like hiking\/walking, puzzles, and reading books in my free time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kelsey Ariel Sinclair<\/strong>
kelseysinclair@ufl.edu<\/a>
LinkedIn<\/a>
Topic: Ultramicroelectrodes for neural stimulation, Advised by Prof. Joshua Wong, Department of Neurology.
Sponsor: NIH and GEM Fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BS 2020 Biology, Florida Gulf Coast University
MS 2023 Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun fact: I discovered a planet and an eclipsing binary (twin star system).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Daniel Avalos<\/strong>
davalosaday@ufl.edu<\/a>
LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2027
Major: Chemical Engineering
Minor: Biomolecular Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun Fact: I was born in Toronto, but I grew up in Miami<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Recent Graduates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Brooke Erickson<\/strong>
brooke.erickson@ufl.edu<\/a>
LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starlink Engineer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BS Graduation: Spring 2025
Major: Chemical Engineering
Minor: Electrical Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun Fact: I enjoy playing the violin in my free time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Conan H. Humphries<\/strong>
conan.hookerhump@ufl.edu<\/a>
LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Student, Penn State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BS Graduation: Spring 2025
Major: Chemical Engineering
Minor: Computer Science & Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun Fact: I am passionate about traveling and have lived in or visited nearly 20 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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