Our People
Meet a few of the WBI scientists, why they chose Green Chemistry and what they enjoy doing outside the lab. |
Dino, Senior Scientist Specialization: Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Transition Metal Catalysis Hometown: Hyderbad, India Dino earned his B.S. in Chemistry at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. He went on to earn his M.S. and Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Yale University, where he studied with Robert H. Crabtree. Dino received the Distinguished Thesis Award from the Yale University Department of Chemistry for his work in transition metal catalysis. Why Green Chemistry? Dino became interested in Green Chemistry "because of its potential to be transformative: we can design things that are safe at the beginning." Dino loves the challenge of the science because it demands creative thinking that produces concrete solutions that are environmentally benign. The Warner Babcock Institute is the perfect place for him, he says, because "the research that we do can really make a difference very quickly in the world. We do fundamental research that can change the way traditional chemists think about chemistry." Outside of the laboratory... Dino is an avid weight lifter (he can deadlift 315 pounds) and a devotee of American history, especially Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, and politics. |
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Michelle, Senior Scientist Specialization: Analytical Chemistry Hometown: Lake Forest, Illinois Michelle earned her B.S. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Integrated and Applied Sciences from Saint Louis University, in Saint Louis, Missouri. Why Green Chemistry? Michelle loves being involved in Green Chemistry because it allows her to be diverse in her work: "it helps me learn new concepts and study current topics that are in the science field." She enjoys the wide range of experience her background gives her, and she uses her strong understanding of pharmacology, toxicology, and microfluidics to inform her approach to Green Chemistry. Michelle says that she is proud to work at the Warner Babcock Institute because, she says, "I've always been respectful of nature and what we do here helps society. I like what the people here stand for." Outside of the laboratory... Michelle is a dedicated hiker, biker, runner, and gardener. She loves traveling and spending time with her husband, Jesse, and their two rambunctious dogs. |
