Principle Investigator
Dr. Jeffrey G. Bell
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry (August 2020-Present)
Affiliate Faculty, Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering (January 2023-Present)
Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (2017-2020)
PhD University of Windsor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2017)
B.S. Chemistry, University of Windsor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2012)
Email: jeffrey.g.bell@wsu.edu
Office: Fulmer Hall, 270A
Postdoctoral Fellows
Pedaballi Sireesha – joined Fall 2023
Pedaballi Sireesha is a Research Associate in the Bell’s research group at Washington State University. I have received my doctoral degree in Material Science Engineering from the National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan. My research interests are exploring interesting materials and methods for energy storage materials and applications. My recent projects mainly focused on aqueous zinc-bromide and Sodium-ion battery systems. In addition, I am curious to understand the latest advancements in sustainable batteries and interested in being involved in similar discussions. My hobbies are cooking and gardening.
Graduate Students
Dalton Glasco – joined Fall 2020
Dalton is a fourth year graduate student in the Bell research group at Washington State University. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Millikin University in Decatur, IL. His research focus is utilizing 3D printing to fabricate novel point-of-care devices for biomedical applications. He hopes to provide ease of access to medical diagnostic testing outside of clinical setting while providing accurate and precise quantitation of important diseases. Outside of lab, Dalton enjoys expanding his knowledge in current advancements of analytical chemistry, spending time with his two corgis, and exploring his hobbies of cooking, sports, and traveling.
William McLeod – joined Fall 2021
William is a third year graduate student, who graduated with a BS in Chemistry from the University of Alabama. His research interests include energy storage systems and magnetoelectrochemistry. In his free time, he enjoys sports and literature.
Sarah Farahani – joined Summer 2023
Sarah obtained her master’s degree in micro and nanotechnology at Middle East Technical University. Her research focus is on the design and fabrication of microfluidic-based 3D cell cultures for cytotoxicity assays. Her area of interest includes 3D printing for fabricating organ-on-a-chip and microfluidics for analytical applications. She enjoys Latin dance, sports, and reading literature.
Desmond Salis Iddirisu – joined Fall 2023
Salis is affiliated with the Bell research group, embarking on his first year as a graduate student. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry from Accra Technical University. His research interest lies in fabricating analytical devices that find applications in bioanalysis and biosensing. Beyond academics, Salis finds delight in anime, music, and gaming as enjoyable hobbies.
Kaylie Mccracken – joined Fall 2023
Kaylie graduated with a BA in Chemistry-Environmental Studies from Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA. Her research focus will be on the synthesis of UO2 thin films via the electrochemical reduction of uranium. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors and watching basketball.
Visiting Scholars
Undergraduate Students
Sayuri Fuchise – joined Fall 2021
Sayuri is a fourth-year undergraduate student from Lexington, Kentucky. She is planning to obtain a B. S. in Chemistry and a minor in Japanese. Her research topic largely consists of investigating the levitation and separation of various materials using magnetic levitation (MagLev). She also has taken part in the research of autocatalytic oxidation of levodopa and tyramine. In her free time, she likes to be outdoors and spend time with family and friends.
Aspen Kroiss – joined Fall 2022
Aspen is a second-year undergraduate student from Renton, Washington. She is planning to graduate from WSU in spring 2026 with a BS in chemistry and a BS in chemical engineering. Aspen is currently interested in researching magneto electrochemistry and is excited to learn more about chemistry. In her free time, she enjoys reading books, swimming, and hiking.
Dylan Suina – joined Fall 2023
Dylan is a first-year undergraduate student from Yelm, Washington. He is planning to obtain a BS in mechanical engineering. Dylan is currently interested in researching the production of analytical devices for biomedical purposes and learning more about the world of electrochemistry. In his free time, he overanalyzes movies and TV shows as well as discovering new music.
Hannah Medley – joined Spring 2024
Hannah is a first-year undergraduate student from Tri-Cities, Washington. She is planning to graduate WSU in spring 2027 with a BS in chemistry. Hannah is currently interested in researching Bilirubin and its different biomedical purposes and learning more about electrochemistry. In her free time, she likes to binge watch TV shows and read books.
Blake Conrad – joined Spring 2024
Blake Conrad is an undergraduate research assistant with the bell group who is working towards his bachelor’s in Chemistry. He is interested in the creation of devices that will help people with chronic illnesses as well as analyzing biomedical markers within the human body. In his free time, Blake enjoys biking, hiking, photography, and gaming with friends.
High School Students
Tyler Boni
Tyler Boni is a Junior at Pullman High School. He is planning to study physics and engineering when he starts college. He plays guitar, bass, trombone, and enjoys being in the school band. In his spare time he likes to read about ancient Rome and classic American literature.
Group Alumni
Postdoctoral Fellows
Dr. Anjaiah Sheelam – (2021-2023)
Graduate Students
Nguyen (Lillie) Ho – M.Sc – Analytical Chemistry (2023)
Visiting Scholars
Manar M. Elhassan – (2023)
Undergraduate Researchers
Matthew Mamaril – B.Sc – Chemistry (2023)
Rhys Sopp – B.Sc – Chemistry (2022)