Team

Before I ever knew my exact career path, I knew I wanted to live for a cause greater than myself. That conviction has guided me to pursue vocations deeply aligned with passion and purpose. Being part of the Molecule Maker Lab team exemplifies this. Here, I have the opportunity to grow as a strategist and communicator while contributing to a movement unlocking possibilities that will shape our future—life-saving medicines for rare diseases, transformative technologies for sustainable energy, and so much more. My strong “why” makes it easy to push beyond my comfort zone—or even my capacity—because the cause is so impactful.

My motivation as a chemist is to explore the fascinating chemistry that surrounds us every day—especially in areas like food and fragrance. Chemistry is everywhere in our lives; we simply can’t live without it. I believe it is our responsibility as chemists to develop more environmentally friendly and sustainable chemistry. After all, chemistry is like cooking—doing it well and responsibly is both an art and a science.

I was originally inspired by my undergraduate P.I. and professors. Through their guidance, I was introduced to scientific research and previously unknown to me, path to graduate school. They had a profound impact on my academic development, and I admired their passion for both teaching and research. Thanks to their influence, I discovered a love for helping others through science and education. Now years later, that passion remains strong. I am committed to advancing research that makes a positive difference in the world and to further developing my skills so I can one day become an educator as impactful as they were to me.

As a material chemist, I’m driven by a passion and a constant desire to learn new things.

While I am fascinated by applications of organic chemistry, such as discovering new methodologies, medicines, and materials, my passion lies in solving these challenges using cutting-edge methods in computational modeling and data analytics. My goal is to utilize machine learning-based methods to accelerate the discovery and optimization of novel functional molecules and materials. My efforts are nearly equally divided between experimental lab work and computational modeling, which is an ideal match for my broad interests in the chemical sciences.

I am driven by a deep curiosity about the molecular world and a passion for solving complex problems through chemistry. Working at the intersection of organic synthesis and artificial intelligence, I am excited by the potential of small molecules to unlock powerful therapeutic breakthroughs.

I’m deeply motivated by the challenge of creating smarter, faster ways to discover life-changing medicines. In my current project, we are developing a new chemical language model for small molecules. These small molecules help treat cancer and other serious diseases. We are utilizing modular synthesis and AI to design and produce these molecules. Our goal is to establish a system that can suggest strong drug candidates and improve with each result over time. I’m thrilled by the concept of treating chemistry as a language—something we can build, teach, and enhance to assist more people.

Both of my parents are chemical engineers, so I grew up surrounded by that influence. Combined with my general curiosity for wanting to solve puzzles and build new things, synthetic organic chemistry allows me to do that on the molecular level, which keeps me inspired to pursue the development of new molecules.

Coming to the MML and doing synthetic organic chemistry allowed me to be able to use a multitude of different reactions to build molecules that have important applications. A defining moment in my time here at the MML was when I hypothesized that modifying our lead molecule in a simple way, based on analysis of the crystal structure of the target enzyme, could lead to a new class of molecules with increased potency. After receiving the data from the first batch of molecules that I synthesized, I was pleased to see that they showed promising results which gave me the confidence to pursue further development in that space, leading to collaborative opportunities and spin-off projects making up the bulk of my work at the MML.

I have always been very application driven. Even as a kid, I was concerned about the climate crisis and knew I wanted to work on something that could contribute to real solutions. That drive led me to focus on materials for renewable energy. I am especially motivated by the idea that we are creating new structures at the molecular scale. Making molecules might seem like a small challenge in size, but it holds the potential for enormous impact, no matter the application.

My dream is to deliver small drug molecules in the simplest way by machine. As a synthetic organic chemist, it has been great interest to make molecules with the help of automation. MML is going to unveil a new horizon in synthesis of small druglike molecules by machine, and I feel proud to be a part of this mission.

I’ve always been driven by the idea that technology, when built with empathy, purpose and the right business acumen can change the world. With a background in AI consulting and a deep curiosity for how things work, I see my role not just as an engineer, but as a problem-solver for humanity. At MML, I’m exploring how the fusion of AI and automation can open new doors to innovation, because when we aim the right tools at the right problems, we don’t just advance research, we uplift lives everywhere.

I’ve always carried a powerful internal drive—to help people, improve lives, cure diseases, and protect the beautiful world we share. For a long time, I wasn’t sure if becoming a scientist would truly allow me to fulfill that purpose. The breakthrough came from someone very dear to me—my father. He believed, with unshakable certainty, that science was my path. I trusted his instinct, and he was absolutely right.

Choosing chemistry opened up a universe of possibilities. It led me through diverse fields—basic chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, chemical biology, and medicinal chemistry. Along the way, I learned how to tackle complex problems, uncover molecular mechanisms, and redesign molecules to eliminate harmful behaviors. I contributed to the discovery and invention of breakthrough drugs that advanced to human clinical trials. I also learned the value of stepping outside my comfort zone, working with brilliant minds from diverse backgrounds, and managing interdisciplinary projects.

Each of these experiences shaped me. They built the foundation for where I am today—proudly helping build the Molecule Maker Lab, an Innovation Initiative committed to revolutionizing how we live and to safeguarding our planet, our only home.

This is more than science. It’s my purpose.

I believe that molecular solutions to many of society’s greatest challenges await discovery. I also believe that the most important thing we can do to help find them is to make sure that anyone anywhere can join the search! I am so grateful and excited to work with the phenomenal MML community to help achieve this transformative goal.

I am passionate about integrating computation, AI, and experimental chemistry to develop closed-loop platforms for the discovery of novel molecules with targeted properties. My current focus is on implementing automated synthesis to accelerate the AI learning cycle, while also actively expanding my hands-on experience with advanced AI tools.