Dr. Jason Keleher

Dr. Keleher (better known around Lewis as Dr. K) is Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry at Lewis University. He holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Clarkson University in Potsdam New York. Outside of the classroom and research laboratory Dr. K is a die-hard fan of  Clarkson University Golden Knights Hockey and the New York Yankees but most importantly enjoys (most of the time) a “relaxing” round of golf. 

Amy Mlynarski

Instructor & Community Outreach Coordinator Department of Chemistry

MS Chemistry (2017 Lewis University)

Thesis Title: Effect of Molecular Structure on Modulation of Passivation Films on Cu Chemical Mechanical Planarization  (CMP)

Words of Wisdom: “I am really excited to really take the  statement “flyer forever” to a new level! Excited to continue to “polish” up research focusing on Chemical Mechanical Planarization!”

James Hofmann

Instructor & Community Outreach Coordinator Department of Physics

MS Chemical Physics  (2017 Lewis University)

Thesis Title: Optimization of Nano-composite Solar Cell/Liquid Crystal Matrix to Diminish High-Intensity Laser Light Relevant to Aviation Safety Applications 

Words of Wisdom:  Becoming a Staff Researcher in DKLab is an exciting opportunity to help advance other research projects within the lab. The research within the group is always application driven which is very rewarding as one day our research may be implemented to improve the lives of people around the world.

Tala Zubi

Research Assistant and Instructor Department of Chemistry

MS Chemical Chemistry  (2019 Lewis University)

Thesis Title: Unraveling Key Mechanistic Interactions Relevant to Pre- and Post-Chemical Mechanical Planarization Processes 

Words of Wisdom:  Being given the chance to continue to work with the Keleher Research Group is an exciting opportunity as the science continues to emerge! Seeing the many projects grow beyond just an idea is rewarding because a lot of the work we do is science to serve humanity!