CGSA Team

April 16, 2025

President: William Johnson

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William W. Johnson is a third-year PhD student in the Department of Chemistry at Mississippi State University. His work in the Smith group focuses on the development of ultra-high temperature carbon and ceramic polymers/materials for thermal protection systems in aerospace applications.
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Vice-President: Azeezat Abdulraheem

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Azeezat Abdulraheem is a fourth-year student in the Department of Chemistry at Mississippi State University. Her research is centered on valorizing biomass into biochar for soil and water remediation. She is currently part of the Mlsna research group.
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Secretary: Chibuike Onyeogulu

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Chibuike Onyeogulu is a third-year PhD student working at the Department of Chemistry in Mississippi State University. His research project focuses on detection, quantitation and characterization of ionic liquids (ILs) by mass spectrometry methods. He is currently working in the Patrick Group. 
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Past President: Samuel Juarez

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Samuel Juarez is a fifth-year PhD student working at the Department of Chemistry in Mississippi State. His two most important projects focus on the synthesis of new organometallic complexes for dinitrogen reduction to ammonia and the study of bismuth as a catalyst in organic synthesis. He is currently working in the Hollis group.
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Past Secretary: Ana Valencia

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Ana-Maria Valencia is a fourth-year PhD student in Chemistry at Mississippi State University. She currently works in the Scott Lab, where her research focuses on the development of polystyrene derivatives for degradable polymer applications.
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Past Treasurer: Roberto Venta

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Roberto Venta is a fourth-year PhD student in Chemistry at Mississippi State University. He currently works in the Scott Lab, where his research focuses on the development of bio-based polyesters-polyacetals with a control rate of degradation; with a side project focus on electrochromic dyes.
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