​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

Jianna Loor
(Summer 2022-Current)
I am a senior majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry and Computer Science. I'm excited to particpating in the Sarkar Research Group on designing an effective polymer sorbent to eliminate PFAS  from drinking water.  During my free time, I enjoy playing the guitar and spending time with my friends, family, and pets.

Michael Arik
(Summer 2022-Current)
Je suis un Junior who’s looking to major in biochemistry. Mi plan para el futuro, es entrar en el campo de la medicina. Yes I do speak multiple languages to be more specific four. My research mainly focuses on synthesis of Fluorine based macromolecules/polymers via controlled radical polymerization. During my free time I enjoy to go to vacations, travel, and I’m deeply into sports.

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.

Sukaina Abbas
     (Summer 2023)
Hello! My name is Sukaina Abbas and I am a part of the Class of 2025 at New Milford High School in NJ. I am thrilled to be a part of my first research project with Professor Sarkar. I am striving to achieve new experiences and knowledge in a subject I hope to pursue in college. ​

Past Research Students

1. Zoren Valmonte
​(Summer 2021-Spring 2023 Graduate)
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)

2. Zeyad Baker
(Summer 2022-Spring 2023 Graduate)

3. Tatiane de Fatima Dutra, Master's in Chemistry (Spring, Summer, Fall-2022)
Completed Master's in Chemistry with thesis

4. Paula Chuquimarca, UG: Biology major (Spring, Summer, Fall-2022)
Presented at the ACS Northeast Regional Meeting (NERM), Rochester (2022)

5. Ana Mendonca, UG: Biology major (Spring-2022)
Won runner up best undergraduate student PMSE poster at the ACS MARM 2022

6. Taylor Kettle, UG: Chemistry major (Spring, Summer, Fall-2022)

7. Victoria Povolo, UG: Biochemistry major (Spring- 2022)

8. Deja Showers, UG: Biochemistry major (Summer- 2022)

9. Sadia Rahman, UG: Biology major (Summer- 2022)

10.  Sofia Malaspina, Montclair Kimberley Academy High School
​ (Summer 2021, 2022)

11. Onurcan Buken, UG: Biochemistry major (Spring, Summer, Fall- 2021)

12. Kayla Mancini, UG: Biochemistry major (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)