I obtained my bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at the University of Cape Town and my PhD degree in chemical engineering at Penn State University. I use various computational approaches, including electronic structure calculations and classical simulations, to study novel conjugated polymers and the mechanisms underpinning their electronic and sustainable energy applications.

Hi! I received my BS and MS in Iran and then my PhD from the University of Kentucky, all in mechanical engineering, and then joined Risko's group where I engage in the automation of electrochemistry experiments. I spend my free time with my dog. 

I obtained a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Lipscomb University in May of 2020. I am a researcher and lead developer for D3TaLES. Outside of the lab, I enjoy cooking, baking, and dabbling in amateur philosophy. I also enjoy exploring the outdoors with my husband, our young son, and our dog Maxwell. 

Hello! I am a graduate student in the University of Kentucky (UK) Department of Chemistry, with affiliation to the UK Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER). I currently do computational materials chemistry research, with a focus on atomistic molecular dynamics simulation of conjugated polymer systems for flexible electronics and renewable energy applications.

I obtained my bachelor's degree in industrial chemistry from the University of Lagos, Nigeria in May of 2028. I am currently focusing on the development and implementation of computational approaches to study and discover organic semiconductors. Outside research, I am a big fan of chess, music and Marvel movies.

I am a chemistry graduate student with a strong interest in computational chemistry. I have completed my undergraduate studies at the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, College of Chemical Sciences in Sri Lanka. Alongside my academic pursuits, I am passionate about video games, basketball, and traveling.

Hi, I am Megan Brown, a graduate student in the Risko Group. I received my Bachelors of Science in Chemistry in the spring of 2022 from Centre College. My research currently focuses on characterizing the chemistry and morphology of polymer-electrolyte interfaces involved in charge transport. Outside of research, I enjoy crocheting, baking bread, and spending time with my pets.

Hello! I am Sahar!  I received my bachelor and master degree in catalyses chemistry from Shahid Beheshti Uiversity, Iran. Currently I am a graduate student at University of Kentucky at Risko's lab. My  areas of work include transition metal chalcogenide catalyses and MD simulation. Aside from my studies and research I enjoy outdoor activities and of course love to spend time with my cat!

Hi! I received a dual degree in chemistry and mathematics from Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania. I am a researcher, applying concepts from my math degree to chemistry problems, focusing on crystal packing and molecule generation. I love playing guitar, video games and staring at my aquarium!

Hello! I hold a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Chemistry, both with a focus on Analytical Chemistry, from Tai Solarin University of Education, Nigeria, and Western Illinois University, USA, respectively. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry, specializing in computational studies involving AIMD calculations in the field of energy storage and energy conversion materials. Outside of academics, I am deeply committed to faith-based initiatives, finding fulfillment in inspiring and uplifting others. 

I am an undergraduate chemistry major and I have been working with the Risko group since 2023. Currently, I am interested in studying the crystallization dynamics of redox-active molecules and developing ways to automate the computational study of small systems. In my free time, I love to travel and run.

Hey! I am a student at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School ’24. I am in the MSTC Program at Dunbar and that has allowed me to pursue research. I love science and I am grateful I have been able to learn so much here at Risko Lab. Outside of that I love sports and spend a lot of my time outside on the Soccer Field!