Anthony Burke is a postdoctoral specialist, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2019.

He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine (Irvine, CA, USA) in 2011. He also received a B. S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, CA, USA) in 2004 and a B. S. in Plant Biology from the University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, CA, USA) in 2004. During his first stint in the Gorodetsky Group, he worked on the synthesis and characterization of sequence-defined organic semiconductor nanowires. Tony is broadly interested in organic semiconductor materials and analytical biochemistry.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Tony’s current research is focused on the synthesis of materials for octopus-inspired camouflage and signaling systems.

Aleeza Farrukh is a project scientist, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2019.

She received her Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (Mainz, Germany) in 2017. She also received her M.Phil. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Punjab (Lahore, Pakistan) in 2011 and B.S.C. in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry from the University of Punjab (Lahore, Pakistan) in 2007. Prior to joining the Gorodetsky Group, she worked on light-guided control over axon growth in photoresponsive biomaterial platforms. Aleeza is interested in dynamic biomaterials and functional interfaces for tuning cellular behavior.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Aleeza’s current research is focused on cephalopod-inspired bioelectronic control of cellular signaling.

Ivan Tomov is a project scientist, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2022.

He received his Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics from Moscow University (Moscow, Russia) in 1970. He also received a B.S. in Physics from Sofia University (Sofia, Bulgaria) in 1966. Prior to joining the Gorodetsky Group, he worked on femtosecond laser systems, nonlinear methods for generation of harmonics of ultrashort laser pulses, the study of long period optical gratings, and the interaction of acoustic and optical waves in fibers.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Ivan’s current research is focused on holotomography.

Sanghoon Lee is a postdoctoral fellow, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2021.

He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Design and Production Engineering from Konkuk University (Seoul, Republic of Korea ) in 2020. He also received an M.S in Mechanical Design and Production Engineering from Konkuk University (Seoul, Republic of Korea) and a B.S in Mechanical System Design and Engineering from Konkuk University (Kyunggi, Republic of Korea). Prior to joining the Gorodetsky Group, he worked on the fabrication and characterization of roll-to-roll-printed organic thin film transistors and 3D structural sensors and actuators. Sanghoon is interested in roll-to-roll fabrication of flexible devices.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Sanghoon’s current research is focused on the manufacturing of squid skin-inspired thermoregulatory composite materials.

Georgii Bogdanov is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2019.

He received his M.S. in Chemistry from New Mexico Highlands University (Las Vegas, NM, USA) in 2019, M.S. in Laser Engineering from ITMO University (Saint-Petersburg, Russia) in 2018, and B.S. in Optical Engineering from ITMO University (Saint-Petersburg, Russia) in 2016. Prior to joining the Gorodetsky Group, he worked on X-Ray analysis of crystal structures, modification of polymer surfaces via reactive ion etching, and development of optical control systems. Georgii is interested in the biophotonics applications of protein-based materials and cell engineering.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Georgii’s current research is focused on the squid leucophore-inspired engineering of the optical properties of mammalian cells, and bioelectronic control of cellular signaling.

Yinuan is a PhD student in the Chemical, Applied, and Material Physics Program, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2019.

She received her B.A. in Chemistry from Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO, USA) in 2019. Prior to joining the Gorodetsky Group, Yinuan worked on solid-state NMR characterization of alumina thin films. Yinuan is interested in manufacturing of adaptive materials for camouflage applications.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Yinuan’s current research is focused on squid skin-inspired color-changing composite materials.

Nikhil Kaimal is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2019.

He received his B.S. in Biochemical Engineering from the University of California, Davis (Davis, CA, USA) in 2019. Prior to joining the Gorodetsky Group, he worked on the genetic engineering of plant circadian rhythms and monitoring of stem cell differentiation. Nikhil is broadly interested in genetic engineering and tissue engineering.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Nikhil’s current research is focused on focused on the squid leucophore- and iridophore-inspired engineering of the optical properties of mammalian cells.

Panyiming is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2019.

He received his B.S. in Materials Physics from the Special Class for the Gifted Young of the University of Science and Technology of China (Anhui, China) in 2019. Prior to joining the Gorodetsky Group, he worked on the synthesis, modification, and energy applications of noble metal nanocrystals. Panyiming is interested in adaptive materials for renewable energy applications.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Panyiming’s current research is focused on the fabrication of octopus-inspired camouflage and signaling systems.

Arsenii Panteleev is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2020.

He received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN, USA) in 2020. Prior to joining the Gorodetsky Group, he worked on simulating the effect of the ionic dipole moment in the Hofmeister series with biased free energy sampling methods. Arsenii is interested in the computationally-guided design of biomimetic protein-based materials.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Arsenii’s current research is focused on understanding sequence-function relationships for reflectins.

Aleksandra Strzelecka is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2020.

She received her joint B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Technology from the Silesia University of Technology (Gliwice, Poland) in 2018. Prior to joining the Gorodetsky Group, she worked on the development of new initiators for ATRP polymerization and on the optimization of colorimetric methods in the paint industry. Aleksandra is broadly interested in polymeric materials and bioinspired optics.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Aleksandra’s current research is focused on squid skin-inspired color-changing composite materials.

Austin Wardrip is a Ph.D. student in the Interdisciplinary Materials and Manufacturing Technology program, who rejoined the Gorodetsky Group in 2021.

He received his A.A.O.T. in General Studies from Portland Community College (Portland, OR, USA) in 2011. He next received his B.S. in Chemistry from Stanford University (Stanford, CA, USA) in 2014. He then received his M.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine (Irvine, CA, USA) in 2017. Previously in the Gorodetsky Group, he worked on the electronic characterization of perylene-based oligonucleotide-inspired molecular wires. Austin is interested in materials engineering, physical chemistry, and electrochemistry.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Austin’s current research is focused on the spectroscopic and electrochemical characterization of quinoline-based polymers.

Ethan Peng is a M.S. student in the Department of Material Science and Engineering, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2021.

He received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine (Irvine, CA, USA) in 2021. Prior to joining the Gorodetsky Group, Ethan worked on the expression of reflectin in bacteria and on the synthesis of heteroacenes. Ethan is broadly interested in the synthesis of organic semiconductors for device applications.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Ethan’s current research is focused on the synthesis of materials for octopus-inspired camouflage and signaling systems.

Jiazhen Chen is a Ph.D. Graduate Student in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2023.

He received his M.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Cornell University (Ithaca, NY, USA) in 2023, B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering from East China University of Science and Technology (Shanghai, China) in 2019, and B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Technische Hochschule Lübeck (Lübeck, Germany). Prior to joining the Gorodetsky Group, his research focused on understanding and engineering glycan biosynthesis pathways in E. Coli. Jiazhen is broadly interested in protein engineering and metabolic engineering.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Jiazhen’s current research is focused on protein engineering in biological systems.

Hanzhi Yin is a Ph.D. student in the Interdisciplinary Materials and Manufacturing Technology program, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2023.

She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Beijing University of Chemical Technology (Beijing, China) in 2020, and M.S. in Electronic Science and Technology from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Hubei, China) in 2023. Prior to joining the Gorodetsky Group, Hanzhi worked on thermal radiation management. Hanzhi is interested in designing adaptive materials.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Hanzhi’s current research is focused on adaptive camouflage and bio-inspired materials.

Deniz Keskin is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Engineering, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2023.

She received her M.S. from the Department of Materials and Metallurgy Engineering at Middle East Technical University (Ankara, Turkiye) in 2023, and her B.S. from the Department of Chemistry at Middle East Technical University (Ankara, Turkiye) in 2021. Prior to joining the Gorodetsky Group, she worked on the electrolyte and electrode materials design for energy storage devices and sensors. Deniz is broadly interested in bio-inspired materials and their applications in electronics.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Deniz’s current research focuses on cephalopod-inspired bioelectronic control of cellular signaling.

Jennifer Cai is an undergraduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences at UC Irvine, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2023.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Jennifer’s current research is focused on cephalopod-inspired bioelectronic control of cellular signaling.

Loc Nguyen is an undergraduate student in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UC Irvine, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2023.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Loc’s current research is focused on production and purification of reflectin isoforms.

Anna Tomov is an undergraduate student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UC San Diego, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2022.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Anna’s current research is focused on transmission electron microscopy.

Ashlynn Zhang is an undergraduate student in the Department of Chemistry at UC Irvine, who joined the Gorodetsky Group in 2023.

In the Gorodetsky Group, Ashlynn’s current research is focused on production and purification of reflectin isoforms.