Members

Stephen graduated with Honors from The College of William and Mary in 2022, completing a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Economics. His research background involves the development of metal-halide sensors for detecting volatile organic pollution in water bodies. Presently, in the Tian Lab, Stephen actively contributes to projects focused on hydrogen gas production as a promising fuel alternative. Beyond his academic pursuits, he finds enjoyment in board games, bird watching, and telling his lab mates their opinions about the economy are wrong.

Joey is a passionate scientist dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of chemistry and its implications in biological systems. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Ohio State University in 2019, where he researched the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide. Following graduation, Joey worked as a research technician at the Cleveland Clinic, focusing on heme trafficking in cells. Currently, Joey is delving into the role of IRP1 in iron homeostasis. Outside of lab, he can often be found cheering on his favorite Cleveland teams or engaging in friendly competitions on the pickleball court

Maryam Adeyemo is a dedicated scientist currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Purdue University. She holds a Master of Technology in Biochemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), and a Bachelor of Technology in Biochemistry from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Nigeria. Currently, Maryam is conducting research on the Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP), a key molecule implicated in the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's. Her prior work includes the computational evaluation of bioactive compounds targeting cancer pathways and SARS-CoV-2. Outside the lab, Maryam enjoys watching movies, shopping, crocheting, and spending time with friends.

Xinyu earned her B.S. in Atmospheric Science from Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology in 2024. Her previous research focused on designing nanomaterials for highly efficient electrocatalysis and photocatalysis. In the Tian Lab, her work primarily involves studying biocatalysis process. Especially cobalamin-based proteins, such as glutamate mutases. In her free time, she is an enthusiastic table tennis fan and enjoys traveling as well as exploring the Chinese cuisine.

Damilare obtained a master’s degree in medical science from the Life Science Innovation program at the University of Tsukuba in Japan, where he investigated the detection of intracellular protein-protein interactions using destabilizing domains. He has a bachelor’s in biochemistry from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo state, Nigeria, where his research was mainly computational (docking and dynamics simulation).