Dussault Group: Former Members

Former Postdoctoral Associates
Postdoctoral AssociateYearCurrently
Dr. Prasanta Ghorai2007-2008Associate Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, Ind. Inst. Sci. Ed. Res, Bhopal
Dr. Roman Shchepin2007Research Associate, Vanderbilt University Imaging Center
Dr. Chunping Xu2006Scientist with Trilink Biotech (San Diego)
Dr. Farhana Noor-e-Ain1999-2001Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Xuejun Liu1997-2000Albany Molecular Research (NY)
Dr. Kevin Koellert1994-1996Start-up, St. Louis, Missouri
Dr. Umesh Zope1993-1995Torrent Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Jason Niu1992-1993Professor, China University of Petroleum (Huadong)
Dr. Mike Pelter1990-1991Associate Professor, Purdue Univ. Northwest

 

Doctoral Graduates
StudentYearDissertation/ThesisCurrently
Moriah Locklear, PhD2020Peroxides as sources of electrophilic oxygen: their reactivity and synthesisAnalyst, Potomac Institute (VA)
Alissa Horn, PhD2018Novel Methods Toward the Formation of Functionalized Cyclic Ethers and New Applications for Click Chemistry with Organic PeroxidesFraunhofer USA (DE)
Andrew S. Olson, PhD2018I. Synthesis of Biosynthetic Intermediates; II. Synthesis of Functionalized Phosphonic Acid Amphiphiles; III. Organic Peroxide Reduction and Reductive ActivationThermo Fisher (IL)
Shiva Kumar Kyasa, PhD2015New Methods for Synthesis of Organic Peroxides and Application of Peroxide Electrophiles to Synthesis of Functionalized EthersAssistant Professor, Western New Mexico University
Wantanee Sittiwong, PhD2014Synthesis and Application of Four-Membered Carbocyclic AmphiphilesFaculty member, Thammasat University (Thailand)
Rachel Willand-Charnley, PhD2014Peroxides: An Underutilized but Highly Advantageous Functional GroupAssistant Professor, South Dakota State Univ
Thomas Fisher, PhD2012I: New Reactions Of Alpha-Oxygenated Hydroperoxides. II: Design, Synthesis, And Applications Of A New Class Of Twin-Chain AmphiphilesPostdoctoral, The Ohio State University; Scientist with Goodyear
Jiliang Hang, PhD2012I. Synthesis of β-Sitosterol and Phytosterol Esters; II. New Methodology for Singlet Oxygen Generation from 1,1-DihydroperoxidesSoftware Developer, Assurity Life (NE)
Charles Schiaffo, PhD2011I. An Improved Procedure for Alkene Ozonolysis. II. Exploring a New Structural Paradigm for Peroxide AntimalarialsFinancial Advisor, Charles Schwab (Indianapolis)
Chris Schwartz, PhD2010I. Development of the In Situ Reductive Ozonolysis of Alkenes with Tertiary Amine N-Oxides. II. Progress toward the Asymmetric Synthesis of Peroxyplakoric Acid A3.Visiting Scientist, South Dakota State University
Roman Shchepin, PhD2006Investigation of quorum sensing in C. albicansAssistant Professor, South Dakota School of Mines
Chunping Xu, PhD2006Total synthesis of peroxyacarnoic acids and peroxyplakoric acids: New synthetic methodology for organic peroxides and application of peroxides as enzyme inhibitorsScientist with Trilink Biotech (San Diego)
Peng Dai, PhD2004Synthetic Approaches to the Plakinic AcidsEnanta Pharmaceuticals, Watertown, MA
Aqeel Ahmed, PhD2004Stereoselective synthesis of homoallyl peroxides and synthesis of peroxyalkanols: 1,2,4-trioxepanes as redox protecting groups for carbonyls : cutin monomer: synthesis, stereochemistry & fungal activationWorking in Washington DC area
Joe Raible, PhD2002Synthesis of peroxide containing natural products; development and application of ozonolysis methodologiesClinical Pharmacist, Southeast Regional Hospital (St. Louis, MO)
Tony Trullinger, PhD2002New Methodology for the Synthesis of Peroxides: Total Synthesis of Plakinic AcidsScientist at Dow Agrosciences (Indianapolis)
Jeff Schultz, PhD1999Approaches to the Synthesis of HPETEsSoftware Engineer at S2 Technologies (Encinitas, CA)
Todd Eary, PhD1998New Methodology for the Synthesis of Unsaturated Hydroperoxides. Total Synthesis of Chondrillin and enantio-PlakorinLoxo Oncology (CO)
Don Davies, PhD1998The Diastereoselective Synthesis of 1,2-Dioxanes and 1,2,4-Trioxanes through Electrophilic Cyclizations of Unsaturated HydroperoxyacetalsProfessor, Weber State (UT)
Darby Sloss, PhD1998Methodology Applicable to the Synthesis of Peroxide-Containing Natural Products 
Hyung-Jae Lee, PhD1997Peroxycarbenium Ion ChemistryPostdoc (Illinois); Kumho (Korea)
Richard Lee, PhD1996New Methodology for Synthesis of Hydroperoxides and PeroxidesPostdoc (Scripps); Theravance
Kevin Woller, PhD1996Stereoselective Dioxygenation: Methodology and ApplicationPostdoc (Cornell); Abbvie Pharmaceuticals
Ayman Sahli, PhD1994New Methods for Peroxide SynthesisRetired, CEO of Julphar (UAE)
In Quen Lee, PhD1993New Methodology for Synthesis of Hydroperoxides and PeroxidesPostdoc (UC Irvine); GE/Honeywell; President, Wine2u Korea

 

Masters Degree Graduates
StudentYearDissertation/ThesisCurrently
Anna Diepenbrock2017Developing Functionalized Peroxide Precursors for the Synthesis of Cyclic and Spirocyclic Etherspursuing a PhD in Analytical Chemistry
Ben Enns2016Synthesis and Applications of CyclobutenesHigh School Teacher (MO)
Benjamin Puffer2012Investigation Of Inter- And Intramolecular C-O Bond Forming Reaction Of Peroxide ElectrophilesPerkin-Elmer (IL)
Michael Richardson2012The Use of Rhenium (VII) Oxide as a Catalyst for the Substitution of HemiacetalsPOET Corporation (IA)
LaTravia Dobson2010Ultrasonic Activation of Triacetone TriperoxideScience Teacher at Boone Central High School (NE)
Brad Johnson2010Synthesis of PALO; Chemistry of Carbonyl Oxides3M Corporation
Kyle Mott2004In-situ capture of carbonyl oxides : direct ozonolytic conversion of alkenes to carbonylsSiegwerks, Des Moines, IA
Qiang Han2000Synthetic Approaches towards the Total Synthesis of Alkoxydioxine Natural ProductsSenior Director Medicinal Chemistry, Wuxi App Tech
Su Cho-Schultz, MS1999Total Synthesis of Jasmonate Lactones; II. Asymmetric Addition to Peroxycarbenium IonsPfizer, La Jolla CA
Bridget Miller, MS1999Studies in Peroxide SynthesisSenior IT Project Manager, Sound Transit (Seattle, WA)
David Symonsbergen, MS1995A Novel Synthesis of Dienol Ethers and Their Application to the Synthesis of PeroxyacetalsChief Science Officer, Precision Plant Molecules (CO)
Thane Westermeyer, MS1994New Approaches to the Synthesis of Hydroperoxides and PeroxidesProcess Development Scientist, Millipore-Sigma (MA)
Scott Kreifels, MS1993Selective Reduction of Carbon-Carbon Double Bonds in Protected HydroperoxidesB.S. and M.S. UNL; Manager, Research Stability, Novartis Consumer Health (NE)
Michael Ray Hayden, MS1991Stereoselective Dioxygenation of a 1,4-DieneVeterinarian (NC)

 

Former Undergraduate Researchers
StudentUniversityYearCurrently
Bailee FlemingUNL2020in school
Miranda JohsUNL2019-2020in school
Tyler BrowningWeber State (UT)2019in school
Cassandra SedlerE. Stroudsburg State (PA)2019in school
Kai MeachamUNL2018-19in school
Elise LeCozUNL2018-19in school; accepted into grad program at Univ. College Dublin
Sam BoardmanSt. Scholastica (MN)2018BS, 2019
Jeannie LozowskiUNL2018Science Communication Intern; home caregiver
Cameron HollisUniv. of Bath (UK)2018Corporate Tax Trainee, Mazars UK
Aubree FordUNL2017-18Attending medical school (UNMC)
Anya KalentaUNL2016Graduate studies, Human Performance, Ball State (OH)
Jesse DavilaUniv. of Puerto Rico2016Case Western Grad Program
Anne Heintzelman (NSF-RUE)NW Missouri State2016In school at NW Missouri State
Alicia Curti (UCARE)UNL2015Chemical Engineer, Honeywell (MO)
Jacob Reis (UCARE)UNL2015Vice President at Dudley’s Dew-Right Tree & Mulch (NE)
Schuyler Chambers (UCARE)UNL2014-2016Chemistry Graduate Program, Vanderbilt
Sofia Marrero (REU)U. Puerto Rico2014Pharmacist (Puerto Rico)
Jordan Langston (REU)Oakwood University2014Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program (Temple Univ.)
William LambertUNL2014-15Graduate program, University of Delaware
Jesse JoyceUNL2011-14MS, North Dakota State Univ; Health and Human Services Public Health Environental Lab (NE)
Jorden JohnsonSt. Olaf2013B.S. St. Olaf; current in graduate school (Minnesota)
Navid RahmanyUNL2013B.S. 2016
Kyle NashCSU Pomona2012Weck Labs, (Brea, CA)
Evan BennerUNL2011-12Doctor of Osteopathy (WI)
Robert DentonUNL2011-12 
Brian KempfUNL2010-2011U.S. Missile Defense Agency
Hungjhun ParkUNL2009Business School (Michigan)
Josh WheelerDelta State2009Senior, Delta State Univ.
Mitch TrauernichtDoane2010B.S. 2012
Rachel SteadmanNE Wes2008-9MS, Illinois (Food Sci); Scientist with Kellogg
Lindsey WilliamsMO Western2008 
Joy KotschwarUNL2007-8Analyst, Celerion (NE)
Meghen FriesenUNL2008BS (Highest Honors), NE Wesleyan
Courtney StoryUNL2006-7B.S. UNL; Boehringer Ingelheim, St. Joseph, MO
Nathaniel ZinnelUNL2006PhD, Texas A&M; currently Thermofisher
Zach MartenUNL2005 
Curtis WrayUNL2003-2004M.S., UC Berkeley; Compliance Engineer/Materials Chemist HP (Fort Collins, CO)
Miranda LundSimpson College2003High School Science Teacher
Forrest JonesUNC-Fayetteville2002 
Paul UnverzagtUNL2000-2001Nuclear Navy
Erin Burger DunnUNL2001PhD. (KU); NIH postdoc (Illinois); Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Monica HollrahUNL2000Doctor of Pharmacy, UNMC
Tammy MunschKansas State2000PhD, Purdue; postdoc Ruhr Univ (Germany); with Ventana Group (AZ)
Ingrid Jordan-ThadenUNL2001-2002PhD (Heidelberg); Director of Botany Garden and Greenhouse at Univ. of Wisconsin.
Doug ChadwickSan Angelo State2000 REUDentist in TX
Jill PechaUNL1999MD (UNMC)
Mark MeyerConcordia (NE)1999 REU 
Leah SandvossKent State (OH)1999 REUMS (Michigan); Pfizer Global R&D
Jonathan FritzCarleton (MN)1999 REUPhD (Mich. State); postdoc (MSU); faculty member at Aquinas College (MI).
Matthew EppUNL1998-1999MD (UNMC)
Katherine HartwigUNL1998-1999Novartis
Fabricio BeltranCSU Sacramento1998 REUMD, UNMC
Stephanie (Cohen) GouldRose-Hulman1998 REUProfessor, Austin College (TX)
Corbin PoppUNL1997Founder, Corbian, LLC (performing arts)
Jolene EgelhoffUNL1997LICoR Inc. (Lincoln, NE)
Jose FriesenUNL1997MD (UNMC); Practice in Central NE
Scott BradleyCedarville College1996PhD Purdue; Eli Lilly
Terry CrawfordUNL1996-1998Genentech
Anne MooreUNL1995 
Michael HillierUNL1993-1994PhD 1999 (Texas); Postdoc CSU; Abbvie Pharmaceuticals (IL)
Todd AndersonUNL1993-1994Continuous Improvement Manager at Solvay (SC)
J. Matt ByrdUNL1993-1994MD (UNMC); Practitioner in Central Nebraska
Chara Shryvers SolichMt. Marty1991MD (Creighton, 1997); Practicing in Missouri
Stephanie SeamanUNL1990MD (UNMC)
Amber ThornburgDoane/PRF1990-1991Pharmacy degree (UNMC)
Mike HemenwaySt. Olaf/PRF1989-1990PhD (Iowa); Owner/President of Combination Products Consulting (MN); adjunct faculty member at Hamline University (MN)
Matt VandewalleUNL1989-1990Science teacher; priest in Lincoln diocese
Scott KreifelsUNL1988-1989B.S. and M.S. UNL; Manager, Research Stability, Novartis Consumer Health (NE)
Rebecca UrbauerUNL1988-1989MD UNMC; practicing in K.C. area
Bill BrunsmanUNL1988-1989MD UNMC; physician in North Dakota