Team

Principal Investigator

Seyyedamirhossein (Amir) Hosseini
B. Sc.: University of Birjand, Iran
M. Sc.: Ball State University
Ph. D.: Indiana University Bloomington
Office: GSRC 432
Phone: +1(803)777-2816
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Graduate Students

Alex Reidell (G3)

Alex Reidell is a third-year graduate student in the Hosseini group. His research studies correlation between nanoparticle composition and electrocatalytic properties. He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2023. He was a student athlete competing in track and field. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, lifting, and playing piano.
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Pavithra (G2)

Pavithra is a second-year graduate student. She has a master’s in chemistry from Manipal Institute of Technology India, where she worked on developing metal corrosion inhibitors. She majored in microbiology, zoology, and chemistry in her bachelor’s degree from St. Aloysius College Autonomous India. Born and raised in India, she is now focused on research in electrochemistry and redox reactions in the Hosseini lab.
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Skylar Stewart (G1)

Skylar Stewart is a first-year graduate student in the Hosseini lab. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of South Carolina in 2025. Her current research focus is investigating the electrochemistry of nitroarenes. Outside of her academic work, Skylar stays active with the Carolina Competitive Dance Club and enjoys spending time with her dog, Korah.
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Chris LeBarron (G1)

Chris LeBarron is a first-year graduate student in the Hosseini lab. He received his bachelor’s degree in environmental science and biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of South Carolina in 2025. His current research is unraveling hydride formation mediated with a Ni-based electrocatalyst. In his spare time, Chris enjoys crocheting, hiking, and playing games.
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Undergraduate Students

Abby Koczaja (U3)

Abby Koczaja is a junior biochemistry and molecular biology major from Franklin, TN. She is interested in attending graduate school after college and plans on pursuing a career in STEM. Outside of the lab, she enjoys knitting, reading, playing the violin, and spending time outdoors.

Finleigh Callahan (U2)

Finleigh Callahan is a sophomore undergraduate student from Rhode Island majoring in chemistry. She plans to attend graduate school in the pursuit of a PhD. Outside of academics, Fin enjoys going to the gym, spending time with friends, and is a member of Delta Zeta. 

Meredith Stewart (U2)

Meredith Stewart is a sophomore from Lexington, SC studying for her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in Spanish. She plans to attend medical school in her future. She enjoys reading, working out, and spending time with her Alpha Xi Delta sisters.

Mustafa Alameri (U2)

Mustafa Alameri is a sophomore from Fort Mill, SC majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology. He plans to attend medical school after his undergraduate studies. In his free time, he enjoys learning new things, working out, hanging out with friends, and participating in volunteer opportunities along with TriBeta.

Natalia Redshaw (U2)

Natalia Redshaw is a sophomore biology major and Spanish minor at the University of South Carolina planning to attend medical school in the future. She’s part of Carolina Club Tennis and Alpha Xi Delta. In her free time, she loves going to the beach, playing pickleball, and spending time with friends. 

Liesl Walter (U2)

Liesl Walter is a sophomore currently pursuing a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology with a minor in neuroscience at the University of South Carolina. Her long-term goal is to attend medical school. She serves as the Secretary of the Women and Health Care Organization at USC, and in her free time enjoys playing volleyball and hiking with my friends.

Sarah Yaekoub (U1)

Sarah Yaekoub is a freshman undergraduate from Anderson, SC majoring in neuroscience with a double minor in Spanish and entrepreneurship. She plans to attend medical school once completing her undergraduate studies. She is a part of Carolina Club Tennis and loves traveling to new places with her friends and family. 

Silas Yoho (U1)

Silas Yoho is a freshman from Woodbridge, VA majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology with a minor in naval science. He plans to attend medical school and commission as a physician in the United States Navy. He enjoys playing sports with friends, attending Bible studies, and playing board games.

Shie Yanagi (U1)

Shie Yanagi is a freshman from Fort Mill, SC majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology. She plans to attend graduate school after completing her undergraduate studies. Outside of academics, Shie enjoys drawing digitally, cooking, and taking walks. She also enjoys regualrly decorating her phone/iPad/MacBook cases.

Group Alumni

Undergraduate Students

  1. Isabella Newmoyer (September 2024 – May 2025)

High School Students

  1. Fatima Alshami Alseadi (June 2024 – July 2024)
  • Hosseini and Simoska Labs Celebrate Pavithra’s 23rd Birthday Over Coffee
  • Hosseini and Simoska Photo with Prof. White from University of Cincinnati. – November 2024
  • Hosseini Group Photo – September 2024
  • Hosseini and Simoska Lake Day – August 2024
  • Fatima Presented her Research for ACS Project SEED – July 2024
  • Hosseini and Simoska groups had successful strawberry picking trip – April 2024
  • Chris and Skylar Received Research Award and Scholarship from Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry – April 2024
  • Kristen and Alex Represnted Hosseini Lab in the Graduate Recruitment Weekend – March 2024
  • Hosseini and Simoska Photo with Prof. Baker from Texas A&M University.
  • 2024 Electrochemistry Gordon Research Conference with Henry White Legacy
  • First Group Photo of Hosseini Lab – January 2024
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