​Amrita Sarkar
Ph.D. Department of Chemistry, University of South Carolina, 2018
Postdoc, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2018-2019
​Postdoc, Department of Chemical Engineering, Columbia University, 2019-2020

​Meet the Current Research Students

Arya Patel
(Spring 2023-Current)
I am a sophomore majoring in biochemistry. My project aims to synthesize sequence controlled peptide based polymer with the inspiration of silk protein. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing tennis, and spending time with friends and family. ​

Sadifa Anjum
     (Spring 2023-Current)
I am a sophomore majoring in chemistry. I will synthesize fluorinated block copolymer and employ that in PFAS elimination treatment from water. During my free time, I enjoy drawing and hanging out with friends and family.

Daury Willians
     (Spring 2024-Current)
I am a junior majoring in biology. I'm ecstatic to be a member of the Sarkar Research Group; my research aims to synthesize a next-generation Nylon-like polymer. During my free time, I enjoy going on vacations and spending time with my friends and family.

Daniel Rivero
     (Spring 2024-Current)
 I am a Biochemistry major, I will synthesize next-generation Nylon like polymer. In my free time I enjoy going to the gym and spending time with my friends and family.

Nicole Paccha
     (Summer 2024-Current)
 I am a junior majoring in biology who will help synthesize distribution-defined polymers. I am excited to be part of this research and hope to expand my lab research experience. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with my family.

Sophia Gambuti
     (Fall 2024)
 I am a junior majoring in exercise science and plan on continuing my education in the physician assistant program. I am excited to join Sarkar's Research Group to synthesize next-generation Nylon like polymers. I am part of Montclair State University’s soccer team and like to paint in my free time

Past Research Students


Master's in Chemistry
1. Tatiane de Fatima Dutra (Spring, Summer, Fall-2022)
Master's in Chemistry with thesis
Current Position: Analytical Chemist (Johnson Matthey )


Bachelor's in Chemistry & Biochemistry
1. Michael Arik (Summer 2022-Spring 2024)
Graduated  (Spring 2024)
Current Position: Chemist (Sun Chemicals)

2. Nyalah Abasali (Fall 2023-Spring 2024)
Graduated  (Spring 2024)
Current Position: Chemist (Kobo Products, Inc.)
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3. Zoren Valmonte (Summer 2021-Spring 2023)
Microscopy Society of America Undergraduate Scholarship Awardee (2022)
Presented at the ACS 26th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, Virginia (2022)
​Presented at the ACS  Spring 2023 Conference, Indianapolis (2023)
Graduated with Senior Thesis (Spring 2023)

4. Zeyad Baker (Summer 2021-Spring 2023)
Graduated  (Spring 2023)
Current Position: Lab Technician (BASF)

5. Taylor Kettle (Spring, Summer, Fall-2022)

6. Victoria Povolo (Spring-2022)

7. Deja Showers (Summer-2022)

8. Sadia Rahman (Summer-2022)

9. Onurcan Buken (Spring, Summer, Fall-2021)

10. Kayla Mancini (Spring, Summer, Fall 2021)
ACS SURF Awardee (2021, Division of Organic Chemistry)
National Association for Surface Finishing-AESF Undergraduate Scholarship Awardee (2021)
Mario M. Casabona Future scientist Program (3rd Prize winner, 2021)
Presented at the ACS Fall National Meeting, Atlanta (2021)



Bachelor's in Biology
1. Jianna Loor (Summer 2022-Fall 2023)
​Graduated  (Spring 2023)

2. Paula Chuquimarca (Summer 2021-Spring 2023)
Oral talk in ACS Poly chapter at the ACS NERM 2022, Rochester NY

3. Ana Mendonca (Spring-2022)
Won runner up best undergraduate student PMSE poster at the ACS MARM 2022




High School Students
1. Urja Saha (Summer 2024)
John P Stevens High School, NJ

2. Abhinav De (Summer 2024)
Tenafly High School, NJ

3. Shreyaah Iyer (Summer 2023)
John P Stevens High School, NJ

4. Sukaina Abbas, (Summer 2023)
New Milford High School, NJ

5. Sofia Malaspina, (Summer 2021, 2022)
Montclair Kimberley Academy, NJ