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Current Members
The team!
![]() Dr. Christina M. Rost, P.I.Dr. Rost is an assistant professor of physics at James Madison University. She received her Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from North Carolina State University, following earning both BS and MS degrees in physics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Virginia. Her current research interests include the funcalmental structure-property relationships of novel, high entropy ceramics. | ![]() John Barber, PhysicsJohn is a junior from Barboursville, VA. He is majoring in physics with a minor in material science. He is excited to be a part of the research group to get experience with applied physics. | ![]() Jerry Bejger, PhysicsJerry is a senior physics major from Virginia. He is interested in synthesis and characterization of materials. |
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![]() Tyler Thompson, Physics | ![]() Tommy Bertram, PhysicsTommy is a sophomore from Fredericksburg, VA. He enjoys the outdoors and adventure sports. Tommy is studying physics and mathematics. He is interested in the applications of these fields and in eventually pursuing a PhD in physics. | ![]() Melvin Chicas-Espinoza, PhysicsMelvin is a junior physics major from Harrisonburg, Virginia. Upon graduation, he intends to pursue a master's degree in engineering. His academic interests include expanding his understanding of mechanics and applied physics. |
Past Members
We have several former members that contributed substantially to the establishment and growth of RostLab.
![]() Daniel MischenkoB.S. Physics and Chemistry. | ![]() Tyler ValentineB.S. Physics, class of 2022. Currently pursuing an M.S. in Data Science at the University of Virginia. | ![]() Daniel RossiB.S. Physics, class of 2022. |
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![]() Kristen JohnsonB.S. Applied Physics, class of 2022. Currently a teacher at Chesapeake Public Schools. | ![]() Gabriela NiculescuHigh School Intern, Class of 2021. Currently attending the University of Virginia. | ![]() Daniel SchmucklerB.S. Physics, Class of 2021. Currently attending Columbia University. |
![]() Zachery KennedyB.S. Mathematics, Class of 2020. | ![]() Andrew GilesB.S. Chemistry |
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