Biography

Mel is a third year PhD candidate in the UCSB Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. She is currently working on making her office into a jungle, one plant at a time. Stay tuned!

Research Area

I study novel siderophores containing the C-diazeniumdiolate binding ligand. My work centers around the characterization of these compounds, as well as their photochemistry. 

My research also includes the synthesis and surface force analysis of bio-inspired wet adhesive compounds.