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The Stoppel Lab is not accepting applications for postdoctoral positions at this time. ​

PhD  Students

​RAUl   G   Cruz   Quintero

Julie    F   Jameson

  • Joined the Stoppel Lab in Fall 2018
  • Institute for Cell and Tissue Science and Engineering Robert C. Pittman Fellow 2017-2018
  • Current member of the University of Florida Graduate Student Council
  • BS, University of Arkansas, Chemical Engineering
  • Julie is from Oklahoma City, OK

Masters  Students

hanifah   A  Yasin

  • Joined the Stoppel Lab in Fall 2018
  • BS, University at Albany, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

This  could  be  you!

  • The Stoppel Lab is actively looking for an MS student to work on a materials synthesis project. 
  • Current MS students in Chemical Engineering or other UF HWCOE departments interested in this position should email Dr. Stoppel with their CV and additionally fill out and send in this application.
  • Compensation for this work will be in the form of course credits towards the MS degree as well as other training in professional development along with written and oral presentation skills. 
  • Students interested in either a masters project or MS thesis are encouraged to reach out

UNdergraduate   Students

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Kelly Bukovic, Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student, Class of 2020; From Orlando, FL
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Ali Lateef, Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student, Class of 2020; From Tampa, FL
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Caroline Hamric, Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student, Class of 2021
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Christian Ore, Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student, Class of 2020
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Melissa Kolaci, Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student, Class of 2021
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Monique Bernier, Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student, Class of 2021
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Isabela Torres, Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student, Class of 2022
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Vy Ly, Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student, Class of 2021

Stoppel   Lab   Alumni

  • Alexa Espinoza, UF Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student, October 2018-December 2019
  • Keri Clarke, UF Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student, October 2018-May 2019
  • Marisa Pacheco, University of Colorado Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student, Summer 2019 SURF REU Student
  • ​Kayla Sutcliffe, UF MRET NSF-Sponsored Public School Teacher STEM Program, Glen Springs Elementary, Summer 2019
  • ​Mackenzie McNickle, UF MRET NSF-Sponsored Public School Teacher STEM Program, Stephen Foster Elementary, Summer 2019
How to join the Stoppel Lab as a PhD Student
  • Get accepted into the PhD program in the UF Chemical Engineering Department (Applications due December 5th) 
    • ​The Stoppel Lab is interested in both US students and International Students with UG (or MS degrees) in Chemical Engineering or related field
    • The Stoppel Lab will take PhD students from other departments, pending available funding​
  • Apply for Graduate Fellowships with mentorship from Dr. Stoppel*
  • PhD students in their first year of the UF Chemical Engineering PhD program are matched with a mentor via a departmental process in early October
How to join the Stoppel Lab as a MS Student
  • Get accepted into an MS or ME program within the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
  • The Stoppel Lab is currently open to discussing MS or ME thesis projects with interested Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering students 
    • Decide to complete a masters thesis 
    • Plan to enroll in research over the summer 
    • MS or ME students interested in joining the lab in Fall 2018 must be in good standing and currently enrolled in ECH 6270, ECH 6272, and ECH 6847 OR BME 5401 and BME 6018​
    • Ideally, MS/ME students should spend time in lab accordingly such that they can complete the work required to defend their thesis between February and June of their 2nd year 
    • Currently, the Stoppel Lab does not plan to elevate masters students to the PhD program. However, successful completion of a thesis will lead to letters of recommendation for future industrial positions or PhD programs. Changes to this policy will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
How to join the Stoppel Lab as an Undergraduate
  • The Stoppel Lab will not accept any additional undergraduate students until Spring 2020
    • Additional space for undergraduate students in the lab is dictated by our move to the new Wertheim Building so that we physically have bench space for students to perform research
  • Fill out an application and email it to Dr. Stoppel 
  • Apply for funding from UF to support your work during the semester (ask Dr. Stoppel if you need help!)
  • Students interested in working over the summer
    • Check out the UF SURF Program
    • Take lab for course credit (EGN 4912)- make sure to discuss this with Dr. Stoppel early (by January)
Suggested funding mechanisms for PhD Students:
*Funding is not required to join the lab as a PhD student. However, in addition to strengthening your CV, funding provides students with:
  • More opportunities and freedom in their research during their PhD 
  • More opportunities for networking and conference attendance
  • Flexibility in professional development activities
  • Members of the Stoppel Lab should anticipate an inclusive and hard working environment where: 
    • Intellectual merit, creativity, and diversity are celebrated
    • Respectfulness and compassion are required
    • Engagement with the community through outreach is encouraged
  • We welcome students of all backgrounds and identities and will not discriminate based on any group to which one might identify
  • Lab alumni will go on to positively impact our society in a variety of future endeavors
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