People

Senior Scientists

Senior scientists and visiting scholars contributing advanced expertise in polymer synthesis, materials characterization, and collaborative research programs.

Current Team

Senior Scientists and Visiting Scholars

Senior scientists and visiting scholars support core research, collaborations, mentoring, and specialized scientific programs.

Dr. Senthil Kumar Boopathi

Associate Research Scientist

2021 - present
1428 Chemistry
senthil.boopathi@tamu.edu

Hometown: Tamil Nadu, India
Previous Degree/University: Ph.D. at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India
Favorite Animal: Dog
Favorite Lab Smell: Vanillin
Favorite Movie/TV Series: Gladiator
Favorite Caffeine Source: Indian Chai

Dr. Ashlee Jahnke

Research Scientist

2014 - present
1429 Chemistry
ashlee.jahnke@chem.tamu.edu

Hometown: College Station, Texas
Previous Degree/University: Ph.D., The University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2014
Favorite Animal: Duck-billed platypus
Favorite Lab Smell: Cinnamaldehyde
Favorite Movie/TV Series: Shawshank Redemption and Gilmore Girls
Favorite Caffeine Source: White Monster

Dr. Soon-Mi Lim

Senior Scientist

2014 - present
1331 Chemistry | (979) 845-1639
soonmi.lim@chem.tamu.edu

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Previous Degree/University: Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2006
Favorite Animal: My dog
Favorite Lab Smell: Lysol
Favorite Movie/TV Series: Love Actually
Favorite Caffeine Source: Cappuccino