Nutile, Sam – san33@psu.edu
I am an ecotoxicologist, and I specialize in documenting the exposure of organisms and humans to anthropogenic contaminants.

Potter, Beth – bap16@psu.edu
Current research focus involves identifying bacteria populations within different environments. One specific environment has been the surface of avian eggs. The microflora of avian eggshells is proposed to play an integral role in protecting the egg/embryo from infection by pathogenic microorganisms and alteration of the egg microstructure aiding in embryonic development. We have profiled the bacterial microflora of House Wrens and American Kestrels using culture-dependent techniques. My lab has recently partnered with the Purple Martin Conservation Association and has begun characterizing the bacterial composition of the microflora found on the surface of Purple Martin eggs. With the continued support of the PMCA, we plan to use the Purple Martin species as a model system to understand the origin of the microflora (are the same bacterial species ubiquitous throughout a given nest environment, e.g., found on eggs, feathers of the mother, and nest material) and whether the birds influence the bacterial composition through normal processes (uropygial gland secretions) and incubation behaviors (incorporation of green leaves).

Rafferty, Sean – srafferty@psu.edu
Fisheries; Environmental Health

Russell, Ashley – aek5185@psu.edu
Extracellular vesicles, neurodegeneration, pregnancy, non-coding RNAs, PTSD

Rutter, Michael – mar36@psu.edu
Statistics

Shelton, Chris – cshelton@psu.edu
Current research interests broadly fall within three areas: (1) examination of ADHD and Sluggish Cognitive Tempo, particularly within emerging adulthood (18-25) and adult (26+) populations; (2) development of digital mental health assessments and interventions to increase treatment availability; and (3) the use of immersive technologies across a range of domains. As part of his research and service endeavors, he founded and serves as the Director of the Virtual/Augmented Reality Lab.

Simpson, Adam – ams1122@psu.edu
I am an aquatic toxicologist with a broad background in pesticide biochemistry, population genetics, and analytical chemistry. Although my work typically involves non-human models, I have recently conducted research investigating the biomagnification of persistent organic pollutants and their risk for humans. I am interested in pursuing this line of research with the goal of reevaluating the implementation of public health advisories and the criteria on which they are based.

Surzhko Harned, Lena – lms557@psu.edu
Public Policy

Warren, James – jtw4@psu.edu
Molecular mechanisms of vertebrate development in the zebrafish, biochemistry of folate metabolism and its related developmental and adult-onset disorders

Whitney Sarah – sew17@psu.edu
My current book research examines how we can literature (young adult novels) as a bibliotherapeutic tool to increase trauma-informed understanding of sexual violence among young people and their families. Broadly speaking, I am interested in intersections among the humanities, arts and social sciences in the study of women’s health care.

Wu, Xiawa – xxw5228@psu.edu
Molecular dynamics simulation of polymers. Currently working on cellulose nanocrystals and nanocomposites.

Wu, Yi (Elisa) – yxw22@psu.edu
Biomechanics, Physiological system modeling and control, blood pump, vibration, dynamics & control
Sports injury prevention, Motion Analysis, Rehabilitation

Zhang, Xiaoshi – xvz5402@psu.edu
Material chemistry and physical properties, Crystallization Kinetics, Structure-Morphology-Property relations in semicrystalline polymers, Polymer Manufacturing
AFM characterization Polymer morphology control X-ray CT on plastics and cell

Yagnik, Arpan – yagnik@psu.edu
Creativity, Advertising, Social Media Marketing

Zhao, Jie – jkz5273@psu.edu
Computer Vision with AI, Big Data Analytics

Zhao, Jing (Julia) – jqz5665@psu.edu
Additive Manufacturing, Sustainability, 4D Printing, Quality Evaluation

Zhou, Jun – juz17@psu.edu
I am using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method as a tool to study the transport phenomena (fluid flow, heat transfer, flow-structure interaction, etc.) in manufacturing, materials processing, and biological system and biomedical applications, etc. Laser micro-joining of medical TiNi memory shaped alloy.