Lab Members
Principle Investigator
Dr. Michael J. Enright
Chemistry
Michael Enright received his A.B. in chemistry from Ripon College in 2014 and his Ph.D in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Washington with the guidance of Professor Brandi Cossairt. He accomplished his postdoctoral research with Ralph Nuzzo at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2019-2021.
Graduate Research Assistants
Adeline Rickard
Chemistry
Adeline Bio
Adeline is a Genentech Dissertation MS Scholar and Gilead Innovation Scholar!
Hani Sobhi
Chemistry
Hani Sobhi is an M.S. student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at San Francisco State University. He graduated from UC-Davis in Spring 2025 and joined the Enright Lab in Fall 2025. His research focuses on the development of catalytic films using quantum dots for photoelectrocatalytic applications. Through his work, he aims to develop advanced materials for sustainable energy and environmental remediation technologies. Outside the lab, Hani enjoys playing the piano, reading, and watching basketball.
Hani is a Genentech Foundation Dissertation MS Scholar!
Arun Somasundaram
Chemistry
Arun Somasundaram is a Chemistry master’s student at San Francisco State who graduated in Spring 2026 with a BS in Chemistry and minor in Astronomy. He is investigating the role of exciton dynamics in quantum dots for photocatalysis with Time-Resolved Photoluminescence Spectroscopy.
Arun is a Genentech Masters Fellow and the recipient of the SF State Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 2026 Distinction in Chemistry Award!
Undergraduate Research Assistants
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Fay Harris
Chemistry
Fay Harris is a senior at San Francisco State University pursuing a BS in chemistry, a minor in music, and a minor in the classics. She feels very passionate about quantum dots. In her free time, she teaches classical piano and reads historical romance novels.
Fay is a Genentech Undergraduate Fellow!
Kayla Lee
Chemistry
Kayla is a junior at San Francisco State University majoring in Chemistry with an interest in becoming a perfume chemist.
Kayla is a Gilead Summer Research Fellow!
Sam Tanabe
Chemistry
Sam is a senior at San Francisco State University majoring in Chemistry.
Sam is an SEO Fellow!
Nahadi Munoz
Biochemistry
Nahadi is a senior at San Francisco State University majoring in Biochemistry.
Nahadi is a Genentech Fellow!
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Cameron Krolik
Biochemistry
Cameron Krolik is a senior Biochemistry major at San Francisco State University with a minor in Classics, intending to pursue graduate studies in chemistry. He is a SEO U-RISE Scholar and a recipient of the Analytical Chemistry Award. He researches the surface chemistry and functionalization of nontoxic CuAlS₂/ZnS quantum dots.
Cameron is an NIH U-RISE Fellow!
Chidera Okoye
Biochemistry
Chidera Okoye is a third-year student majoring in B.S. Biochemistry at SF State. She is currently conducting research on the applications of copper nanoparticles. Looking ahead, she intends to extend her education after her undergraduate career through a Master’s or Ph.D. program.
Chidera is an SEO Scholar!
Tarin Brady
Chemistry
Tarin is a junior at San Francisco State University majoring in Chemistry.
Tarin is an SEO Scholar!
Jollyn Gunardi
Chemistry
Jollyn is a sophomore at San Francisco State University majoring in Chemistry.
Jollyn is an SEO Scholar!
Charlotte Wong
Engineering
Charlotte Wong is a sophomore at Harvey Mudd College majoring in engineering with an interest in materials. She is researching copper nanoparticles for CO2 reduction. After her bachelors, she plans to pursue graduate studies in materials or aerospace. Outside the lab, Charlotte likes visiting museums and listening to music.
Charlotte received a 2026 Summer Experience Funding Award from Harvey Mudd College to support her summer research.
Graduates and Former Members
Marcello Garbo
Chemistry
Marcello Garbo earned his M.S. in Chemistry from San Francisco State University in Spring 2026 after completing his B.S. in Chemistry there in Spring 2025. His work focused on the synthesis and optical and structural characterization of near-infrared–emitting semiconductor nanoparticles, with an emphasis on structure–property relationships relevant to in vivo biological imaging and luminescent solar concentrator systems. Outside the lab, Marcello enjoys gardening and eating hummus.
Marcello is a Chemistry Ph.D. student at University of California, Irvine.
Marcello is a recipient of the NIH-URISE Fellowship, Genentech Fellowship, ARCS Fellowship, Climate Action Fellowship, and the McKenney Scholarship. He also earned first place in the CSU-wide Student Research Competition in both 2025 and 2026. Marcello received the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Excellence in Undergraduate Chemistry Research Award in 2025 and the Outstanding Master's Student Award in 2026.
Chloe Peak
Chemistry
Chloe Peak earned her B.S. in Chemistry from San Francisco State University in May 2026. In the Enright Lab, she studied semiconductor quantum dots for photocatalytic biomass conversion, investigating how nanoparticle structure and excited-state behavior influence catalytic performance.
Chloe is a Chemistry Ph.D. student at University of California, Merced with research interests in sustainable catalysis and inorganic materials chemistry.
During her undergraduate studies, Chloe was supported by the Genentech Foundation Scholars Program and the NIH U-RISE Fellowship and presented her research at ACS and SACNAS conferences. Chloe was awarded the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Excellence in Undergraduate Chemistry Research Award and Instructional Impact Award in 2026.
Trang Le
Chemistry
Trang is a senior at San Francisco State University majoring in Chemistry.
Emilio Aguilar
Chemistry
Emilio Aguilar graduated from San Francisco State University in Spring 2025. Emilio's research included photocatalysis using quantum dots and he developed a new synthesis for colloidally stable, colossal quantum dots greater than 40 nm. In his spare time he dominates wordle.
Emilio is a Bjokquist Scholar and recipient of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Distinction in Chemistry Award in 2025.
Emilio is a Compliant Investigation Technician at Abbott.
Zoe Lambert
Chemistry
Zoe is a visiting graduate student from Sorbonne Université. Zoe has led the development of our group's photoelectrochemistry investigations.
Alex Gomez
Biochemistry
Alex is a Master's student at San Francisco State University in the research group of Marc Anderson. As an undergraduate, he investigated near-infrared emissive quantum dots for bioimaging in the Enright Lab.
Alex is an SEO Fellow and a recipient of the 2026 Physical Chemistry Prize for Life Sciences from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Robert Lam
Biochemistry
Robert Lam graduated from San Francisco State University in Spring 2025 with a major in Biochemistry. As an undergraduate he explored CO2 reduction on ordered copper lattices to control product selectivity. During his free time, he hikes, watches anime, and plays video games. Robert is a graduate student at the University of Southern California.
Robert is a Genentech Undergraduate Fellow and recipient of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 2025 Distinction in Biochemistry Award! Robert and Jonah were awarded 3rd place at the CoSE Showcase in May 2025!
Jonah Glass-Hussain
Chemistry
Jonah Glass-Hussain is a senior at San Francisco State University majoring in Chemistry. Jonah is exploring selective CO2 reduction to C2+ products on copper nanocrystals and is an expert SEM user. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games. Jonah is a graduate student at Stony Brook University.
Jonah was a funded summer research assistant! Robert and Jonah were awarded 3rd place at the CoSE Showcase in May 2025!
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Gabi Vazquez
Biology
Gabi Vazquez is a senior at San Francisco State University majoring in Biology with a big interest in all sciences. She is pursuing a future in the medical field with the target to give back to her community. In her free time, she enjoys being a part of the outdoors hiking as well as exploring new food locations.
Gabi was an NIH-URISE Fellow!
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Catie Bodinger
Chemistry
Materials Science
Catie Bodinger is a graduate student at the University of Washington. As an undergraduate at Western Washington University, she majored in chemistry and minored in materials science. Catie investigated quantum dots for photocatalysis. Catie earned a Materials Science in Extreme Environments undergraduate research award from the University Research Alliance (URA) in collaboration with the Hopkins Extreme Materials Science Institute (HEMI) and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and conducted research at the Applied Sciences Laboratory of Washington State University. She is a Hambly Research Scholar and won the Outstanding Inorganic Student Achievement Award and the Outstanding Analytical Student Achievement Award.
Duck Carnahan
Chemistry
Mathematics
D. Michael "Duck" Carnahan is a graduate student at Stony Brook Univesity in New York. He graduated from Western Washington University in 2023. At WWU, Duck investigated the kinetics of selenium nanoparticle growth and anisotropic nanorod elongation in semiconductor nanocrystals. Prior to attending WWU, he was a physics major at Peninsula College where he also assisted in labs and tutored STEM majors with learning disabilities. He has a vested interest in STEM education and studying thermodynamics.
Grace Himka
Biochemistry
Grace Himka graduated from Western Washington University in 2023 with a BS in Biochemistry at Western Washington University. She is a Joseph and Karen Morse Endowed Research Fellow investigating anisotropy in nanomaterials to improve photocatalysis. She hopes to pursue veterinarian school or research after graduating in the Spring of 2023. In her free time, she enjoys painting and spending time outdoors.
Gayatri Kundassery
Biochemistry
Gayatri Kundassery is an undergraduate at the University of Washington. She has the intention of a BS in Biochemistry with a minor in Climate Science. She has been a musician since the earliest of her memories - singer, campfire guitarist, and harmonium player. She is also a passionate member of AYUDH, a youth service movement focusing on aiding environmental and social issues. Forever in love with nature and everything magical, including chemistry.
Jenai Simons
Chemical Engineering
Jenai Simons is a senior in the chemical engineering program at UC-Berkeley. She investigated rates of photocatalysis using molecular probes as an NSF-REU fellow in 2022. Outside of the lab, Jenai works at bricks 4 Kidz and is excellent at decorating with stickers.
Former ACS Seed Students
Alina Liu
Lowell High School
Aiden Zhang
Galileo Academy of Science of Technology