People
Miguel I. Gonzalez
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Department of Chemistry
(he/him)
Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University
Ph.D. Chemistry, UC Berkeley
B.S. Chemistry, UP Diliman
Google Scholar
Background
Miguel received his B.S. in Chemistry, summa cum laude, from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, under the guidance of Prof. Jim G. Minglana. He obtained his Ph.D in Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley in the research group of Prof. Jeffrey R. Long, where his research focused on the structural characterization of framework–guest interactions in metal–organic frameworks by in situ single-crystal X-ray diffraction and the design of metal–organic frameworks for catalysis. He was an Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellow in the laboratory of Prof. Daniel G. Nocera at Harvard University, where his work focused on observing and controlling the reactivity chlorine radicals and other reactive intermediates. He joined the Department of Chemistry at Dartmouth College as an Assistant Professor in 2023.
Selected Awards
Walter and Constance Burke Research Initiation Award, Dartmouth College — 2023
Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship — 2019–2022
Krishanu Samanta
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW
(he/him)
Ph.D. Chemical Sciences, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
M.S. Chemistry, IIT Guwahati
B.S. Chemistry, Presidency College (University)
Background
Krishanu completed his master's (M.Sc.) in chemistry from IIT Guwahati, India. He then received his Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB), India, where he worked in Dr. Ramalingam Natarajan's group. His doctoral research work focused on functional covalent and metal-organic cages, cocrystals, and peptide-based nanostructures for supramolecular applications. Next, he worked with Prof. Chenfeng Ke's group at Dartmouth College on the development of functional porous polymeric frameworks for the sorption of toxic gases, industrial dyes, and reactive catalysts. After that, he joined Prof. Miguel I. Gonzalez's lab at Dartmouth College, where he is currently working on the development of functional porous interfaces and strategies to control nanocluster growth.
Zhou Deng
GRADUATE STUDENT
(he/him)
B.S. Chemistry, Nankai University
Background
Zhou Deng (Class of 2022), is originally from Fujian Province, China. He received his bachelor's degree at Nankai University in 2020, which is located in Tianjin Province. After graduating, he worked as a research assistant at the same university for two years, studying room-temperature phosphorescence material and fluorescence probes. He likes playing the electronic organ and fishing in his spare time.
Abigail Procione
GRADUATE STUDENT
(she/her)
B.S. and M.S Chemistry
University of North Colorado
Background
Abigail Procione graduated from University of Northern Colorado with her bachelor’s in chemistry in 2021 and her master’s in chemistry in 2022 where she focused on the synthesis of isoxazolines via mercury-mediated cyclization. Her work has been focused on combining organometallic catalysis and light driven molecular switches. Outside of the lab Abigail enjoys singing, watching baseball, and spending time with her husband and family of pets.
Hassaan Ahmed
GRADUATE STUDENT
(he/him)
B.S. Chemistry and B.S. Physics
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Background
Hassaan graduated from Lahore University of Management Sciences in June, 2023 with degrees in Chemistry and Physics. He left the very hot Lahore summers in pursuit of some snow and a lot radical initiated Chemistry. His work focuses on developing radical initiated single-site specific C–H activation methods using solid-state alignment. Outside of the lab he is fond of reading, museums, art history, staying fit, and exploring new cities. 🌈
Michael Curtin
GRADUATE STUDENT
(he/him)
B.S. Chemistry, Furman University
Background
Michael, from nearby Massachusetts, graduated in 2024 from Furman University in South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree. While there, he worked under Dr. Timothy Hanks investigating halogen bonding as well as the synthesis of polymerizable lipid nanodiscs. After graduating, he joined the Chemistry Department at Dartmouth College hoping to advance his understanding of the science. He is mainly interested in synthetic chemistry, and currently works on the selective photochemical activation of C–H bonds in the solid-state. Outside of the lab Michael enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing the electric bass, and learning new things.
Jonathan Pines
GRADUATE STUDENT
(he/him)
B.S. Biochemistry, University of Oregon
Background
Jonathan completed his Biochemistry degree at The University of Oregon (B.S.). During his undergraduate career Jonathan researched synthesizing and detecting small molecule gasotransmitters. He is particularly excited about creating new architectures for metallic organic cages and using them in catalysis and sensing. In his free time, he likes to hike big mountains, read, and hang out with his cats.
Jake Patterson
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
(he/him)
B.S. Chemistry minor in Materials Science
Dartmouth College, 2025
Background
Jake is a member of the class of 2025 at Dartmouth College, majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Materials Science. He is interested in the application of materials, inorganic, and electro-chemistry to design catalysts, synthesize nanomaterials, and develop advanced energy materials. His work in the lab focuses on developing porous interfaces for heterogeneous catalysis. In his free time, Jake enjoys climbing, hiking, surfing, and listening to soundtracks.
Selected Awards
John L. Zabriskie Jr. Undergraduate Research Fellowship — 2024
Irving Institute for Energy & Society Independent Research Grant — 2024
Mateo Suarez
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
(he/him)
B.S. Chemistry and English
Dartmouth College, 2026
Background
Mateo is a '26 undergraduate from Prior Lake, Minnesota. He is a Chemistry and English double major working under Hassaan's guidance. Outside of the lab, Mateo enjoys hiking and climbing with the DOC, acting in Shakespeare plays, and writing crossword puzzles for The Dartmouth.
Selected Awards
Undergraduate Research Assistantship at Dartmouth (URAD) Scholar — 2024
James O. Freedman Presidential Scholars Program — 2024–2025
Minwoo Kwon
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
(he/him)
B.S. Chemistry
Dartmouth College, 2027
Background
Minwoo is a member of the 2027 class at Dartmouth College, majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Mathematics and Global Health. He is interested in applying organic and inorganic chemistry to study the synthesis of metal–organic cages and the stability of commonly used cages. Another passion of his is tutoring and helping students find greater passion in Chemistry, working with faculty and the Academic Skills Center.
Selected Awards
Undergraduate Research Assistantship at Dartmouth (URAD) Scholar — 2024
Jim Heller
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
(he/him)
Dartmouth College, 2028
Background
Jim is a member of the Dartmouth undergraduate class of 2028 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is an intended chemistry major and is excited about working in the Gonzalez lab, specifically the porous interfaces project. Outside of the lab, Jim likes to go canoeing and kayaking with the Ledyard Canoe Club, play the drums in a band with friends, or read a good book.
Megan Lu
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
(she/her)
Dartmouth College, 2028
Background
Megan is a class of ‘28 undergraduate from Wilmette, Illinois. She is pursuing a major in Chemistry and a minor in Environmental Studies on the Sustainable Energy track. Megan is particularly interested in materials chemistry research with renewable energy applications. In the lab, she works on the porous interfaces project. Megan enjoys climbing on DOC trips, attending concerts, solving word games, and crocheting in her free time.
Selected Awards
Woman in Science Project Research Intern — 2024–2025
Kenna O
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
(she/her)
Dartmouth College, 2028
Background
Kenna is a ‘28 Dartmouth undergraduate from Austin, Texas. She is an intended Chemistry major with additional interests in Linguistics and Classics. She’s excited to work with everyone in the Gonzalez Lab and is interested in synthetic chemistry. In her free time, Kenna enjoys mythology, reading, embroidery, and picking up new hobbies.
Selected Awards
Woman in Science Project Research Intern — 2024–2025