Mukund Sharma

mukundsh [at] usc [dot] edu

3rd Year Graduate

MSc. Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Mukund is originally from New Delhi, India. He pursued his undergraduate degree at the University of Delhi before delving into the world of chemistry at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, where he completed his master's degree (MSc. Chemistry). His current research focuses on scanning tunneling microscope-based break junction (STM-BJ) studies, exploring electron transport at the single molecule level, alongside computational investigations of osmium(IV) tetraaryl complexes.

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Outside of the lab, He’s a dedicated cricket enthusiast, finding joy in both playing and watching the sport. When he’s not immersed in scientific pursuits, you can often find him engrossed in movies, web shows, or with music flowing through his headphones, feeding his passion for diverse rhythms and melodies.

Andrew Fraire

afraire [at] usc [dot] edu

2nd Year Graduate

B.S. Chemistry, California State University, Northridge (CSUN)

Andrew was born and raised in Palmdale, California. During his undergraduate years at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), he conducted research on lithium-ion batteries, zinc-ion aqueous batteries, and crystal violet complexes. After graduating from CSUN in 2023, he worked at Kindeva Drug Delivery as a quality control chemist, handling controlled substances such as fentanyl and buprenorphine. Later, Andrew began his Ph.D. journey at USC, joining the Inkpen lab in 2024. Outside of the lab, Andrew enjoys watching Dodger baseball, taking leisurely walks, and spending time with friends and family.

Advaith Harith

harith [at] usc [dot] edu

2nd Year Graduate

B.S. Chemistry, Santa Clara University

During his undergraduate studies, Advaith explored the sensational world of molecular dynamics simulation analysis. Now, he enjoys falling into rabbit holes about music, and infrequently binges rpgs. Outside the relative energy well of his room, one can find him playing badminton or exploring downtown. His current research focuses on using the glovebox STM-BJ technique to study the conductance of air-sensitive molecules.

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