Harleen was born and raised in Punjab, India. She got a B. Sc. in Chemistry (Hons.) and M.Sc. in Chemistry (Hons.) from Panjab University, Chandigarh in 2017 and 2019, respectively. During her bachelors, she had the chance to be part of a research lab working in organic synthesis which built up her interest in synthesis. Her love for chemistry further grew up during her master’s project. She moved to the U.S. in 2021 to pursue a Ph.D. in organometallic chemistry and catalysis in the Arevalo lab. In her free time, she enjoys dancing and listening Punjabi songs.

Victor was born in Mexico, but raised in Oxnard, CA. In 2015, he moved to Irvine to attend the University of California, Irvine and earn a B.S. in Chemistry. During his time at UCI, he developed a passion for inorganic chemistry and organic synthesis. Victor graduated from UCI in 2019 and later found employment at an agricultural/agronomy production laboratory. After a year in industry, he decided to leave industry and continue his education in graduate school. Outside of the lab he enjoys watching movies/films, going for a walk, and photography.

Himani was born and raised in Punjab, a state in the North of India. She got a B. S. in Chemistry (honors) from Panjab University, Chandigarh in 2020. During that time, she got the opportunity to work in research labs focused on organic, inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry. After this experience, she decided to pursue a Ph.D. in organometallic chemistry. She will be moving to the U.S. in spring 2022 to begin her Ph.D. at the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UC Merced. In her free time she loves watching movies, reading books, listening to music, and spending time with friends.

Roger was born and raised in California. He attended California State University, Bakersfield where he received his B.S. in Chemistry in 2021. During his time there, he developed a fascination for chemistry and became a chemistry tutor for the university. He had the opportunity to pursue research in materials chemistry at UC Santa Cruz and organometallic synthesis at CSUB. His interest in organometallic research grew through these opportunities and is now pursuing his Ph.D. in organometallic chemistry in the Arevalo lab. Outside of lab he enjoys playing video games and board games.

Diksha was born and raised in Himachal Pradesh, India. She got a B.Sc in Chemistry (Hons.) from HPU, Shimla and M.Sc in Chemistry from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, in 2018. During her master's, she worked on her research thesis titled “Effect of Time and Amount of Ag Photodeposition over TiO2 on Photocatalytic Properties” and published a second author paper. She also did a summer internship at IISER, Bhopal, which dealt with “Synthesis and Properties of Dibromo-BODIPY”.  She has also worked as an Assistant Lecturer for more than two years, mentoring JEE and NEET aspirants. Her research and love for teaching motivated her to pursue PhD in chemistry at UC Merced, being a part of Dr Rebeca’s research group. She loves gardening and watching movies in her free time.

​Maryam, originally from Esfahan, Iran, completed her B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry at K. N. Toosi University of Technology and her M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry at the University of Tehran in 2022. During her master's degree, she focused on studying transition-metal catalyzed C-H activation/functionalization reactions. This research allowed her to gain a deep understanding of various reaction mechanisms of transition metal catalysis. Throughout her studies, Maryam developed a keen interest in the utilization of earth-abundant transition-metal catalysts, driven by her commitment to the field of green chemistry. Outside the lab, she enjoys reading books, watching movies and hiking.

​Brianna is currently a third-year undergraduate majoring in Chemistry with and emphasis in Biological Chemistry. She was born and raised in California. Her curiosity for Chemistry first sparked during her high school AP Chemistry course. However, it wasn’t until immersing herself in college-level Chemistry coursework and working as a Chemistry learning assistant that her interest began to grow.  With her growing interest, she hopes to enrich her skills and knowledge with her first experience in a research environment. In her free time, she enjoys reading, singing, drawing, and taking care of plants.  

Shelbie was born and raised in central California. She is currently a senior at Golden Valley High School and will graduate in June 2025. Her fascination with science has persisted from a young age, and narrowed into an interest in Chemical Engineering during her AP Chemistry class. She hopes to do a joint major in Chemical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering at UC Berkeley, and work on environmental remediation. In her free time, she loves playing piano and flute, reading, and playing video games.

Juan is currently a 4th year undergrad Chemistry student at the Universidad de Guadalajara in Mexico. He was born and raised in Mexico and studied abroad in the UK from September 2022 to June 2023. He is interested in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, catalytic processes and Organometallic Chemistry. He is keen to apply to postgraduate studies, develop a research career and start his own business. In his free time he enjoys listening to music, watching live streams and sport events.