Here are all the Prospective Undergraduate Mentors:

#First NameLast NameAffiliationDepartmentResearch TopicResearch InterestWeb AddressEmail Address
1FareedAboul-elaLSU-BRBiological Scienceschemical biology and computational biologyWe are interested in how the binding of small "drug-like" molecules to RNA is coupled to changes in RNA three-dimensional folding.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/faboulela.html faboul@lsu.edu
2GabrielleAllenLSU CCTDepartment of Computer ScienceComputational ScienceApplication enabling software development, such as programming frameworks, grid computing, scientific visualization, collaborative tools.http://www.cct.lsu.edu/~gallen gallen@cct.lsu.edu
3Pyone AyeTulane National Primate Research CenterInvestigates nonhuman primate biology and diseases with particular regard to the study of human health problemsbasic and applied biomedical research on human health problems using nonhuman primate modelshttp://www.tpc.tulane.edu/index.shtml paye@tulane.edu
4KenBrownLSU-BRBiologicial SciencesMarine EcologyStudent would be involved working with a graduate student in field work along the Louisiana gulf coast on crab predation on bivalveshttp://www.biology.lsu.edu/labpages/brownlab/brownlabhome.html kmbrown@lsu.edu
5DavidBrownLSU-BRBiological SciencesEcology & OrnithologyI have two main interests: 1) behavioral and population ecology of birds, and 2) the effects of invasive plants on natural populations. http://www.biology.lsu.edu/introbio/faculty/dbrown/ dbrown5@lsu.edu
6BryanCarstensLSU-BRBiological SciencesEvolutionary GeneticsI investigate the evolution of ecological communities using genetic and ecological data.http://www.lsu.edu/faculty/carstens/ carstens@lsu.edu
7PeterChenLSU-BRComputer Science DepartmentBioinformatics, Computational Sciences, databases, web, Internet, cyber security.Use computer/information technology to solve scientific or society problems.http://www.csc.lsu.edu/~chen pchen@lsu.edu
8HenriqueChengLSU-SVMComparative Biomedical SciencesBiophysics, Molecular Biology, Physiology, PharmacologyMolecular mechanisms controlling insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells and their impact on diabeteshttp://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/cbs-update/Cheng.htm hcheng@vetmed.lsu.edu
9JimCroninLSU-BRBiological SciencesEcology, Evolution, Spatial ecology, Invasive species, Insects, Animal behavior, conservation biologyI am an ecologist with interests in predators-prey interactions, animal dispersal behavior, the effects of invasive plant species on native plants and animals, and conservation biologyhttp://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/jcronin/biograph/ jcronin@lsu.edu
10RafaelCuetoLSU-BRChemistryFree Radical ChemistryStudy of the origin, nature, fate, and molecular-level effects of environmental toxins through chemical, biochemical, and biological research. rcueto@lsu.edu
11Ram DevireddyLSU-BRMechanical EngineeringTissue Engineering, Cryopreservation, Cryosurgery, Heat and Mass Transfer During Freezing in Biological Systems.Develop and improve long term storage protocols for a variety of biological systems using traditional and non-traditional engineering techniques and methods.http://me.lsu.edu/~devireddy devireddy@me.lsu.edu
12PatrickDiMarioLSU-BRBiological SciencesMolecular-cell BiologyWe're using the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, as a model organism to study how mutations in nucleolar proteins can cause developmental deformities analogous to those seen in the birth defects of the human Treacher Collins Syndrome. http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/pdimario.html pdimari@lsu.edu
13HuangenDingLSU-BRBiological SciencesMolecular Biology, Bioinorganic Chemistry.Our research has focused on the oxidative damages of iron-sulfur proteins and the cellular mechanisms for repairing the damaged iron-sulfur proteins. http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/hding/ hding@lsu.edu
14AnnetteEngelLSU-BRDept. Geology & Geophysics/ Dept. Biological SciencesGeomicrobiology, Geochemistry, Microbial Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Microbial Genetics, SpeleologyWe are interesting in understanding how and why microorganisms control important geochemical and geological processes though time. We use a variety of geochemical, geological, and genomics methods to characterize microbial diversity and metabolism. We also culture organisms in order to identify and describe novel species. We investigate microorganisms in several different habitats, including caves, groundwater, and hot springs, as well as microbes in symbiotic associations with animals (e.g., clams, insects). Field research is done all over the US and in foreign countries (e.g., Slovenia, Italy, Japan). http://geol.lsu.edu/aengel/ aengel@lsu.edu
15DavidFoltzLSU-BRBiological SciencesMolecular Evolutionary GeneticsResearch in my laboratory is concerned primarily with the molecular population genetics, systematics and evolution of marine invertebrates.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/dfoltz.html dfoltz@lsu.edu
16Fernando GalvezLSU-BRBiological SciencesIntegrative Fish Biology, Environmental Physiology, Aquatic ToxicologyMy research is utilizing physiological, cellular and molecular biological approaches to study the adaptive mechanisms of solute homeostasis in fish during environmental stress. http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/fgalvez.html galvezf@lsu.edu
17AnneGroveLSU-BRBiological SciencesBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyProtein-nucleic acid interactions.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/agrove.html agrove@lsu.edu
18Randall HallLSU-BRChemistryComputational ChemistryComputer simulations of materials.http://chemistry.lsu.edu/hall/ rhall@lsu.edu
19CraigHartLSU-BRBiological SciencesBiochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Cell BiologyResearch in my laboratory is aimed at understanding the relationship between chromosome organization, chromatin structure and gene expression. http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/chart/index.html chart4@lsu.edu
20CraigHarveyLSU-BRDept of Construction Mgt & Industrial EngineeringHuman Factors EngineeringMy main research interest is human factors engineering including human computer interaction, usability engineering, and construction safety.http://www.cmie.lsu.edu/People/faculty/harvey/default.html harvey@lsu.edu
21Jean TJacobLSUHSC-NOOphthalmologyMaterial ScienceBiocompatibility of ocular implants, contact lenses, and drug delivery systems as well as dry eye and tear film analysishttp://www.lsu-eye.edu jjacob@lsuhsc.edu
22Naohiro KatoLSU-BRBiological SciencesMolecular Imaging, Biotechnology, High-Throughput Analysis, Cell BiologyOur lab is interested in visualizing the functions of proteins in living cells. Over 25,000 different proteins are available to build a single functional cell in multicellular systems. When, Where, and for What purpose, are these proteins used in the cells? Our laboratory addresses these questions by combining molecular genetic and bioimaging techniques.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/nkato kato@lsu.edu
23KevinKleinowLSU-SVMComparative Biomedical SciencesToxicology/PharmacologyBiotransformation, bioavailability, transporter function and endocrine disruption as related to environmental contaminants and drugs in aquatic species.http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/cbs-update/kleinow.htm kleinow@vetmed.lsu.edu
24DonaldKraftLSU-BRComputer ScienceInformation RetrievalInformation retrieval modeling, using fuzzy sets, genetic algorithms, and rough sets, as well as operations research methodologies.http://bit.csc.lsu.edu/~kraft/kraft.html kraft@bit.csc.lsu.edu
25Roger ALaineLSU-BRDiv. Biochem.Mol.Biol., Dept. Biological SciencesBiochemistryAnalytical Biochemistry, Complex Carbohydrates, Microbial Diagnostics, Substances to control Formosan Subterranean Termites, pharmaceutical development, biomass conversion.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/rlaine/rlaineCV.pdf rogerlaine@gmail.com
26Yong-HwanLeeLSU-BRBiological SciencesStructural Biology, BiochemistryOur approach mainly involves X-ray crystallographic analysis of the conformational changes induced by phosphorylation, ligand-binding, and interactions with other biological macromolecules such as DNA and proteins. We also started a structure-based drug design ressearch to develop a new cancer therapeutic.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/yhlee.html yhlee@lsu.edu
27ShishengLiLSU-SVMComparative Biomedical SciencesGenetics and biochemistryDNA repairhttp://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/cbs-update/Shisheng%20Li.htm shli@vetmed.lsu.edu
28AndrewMaverickLSU-BRChemistryInorganic/materials chemistrySupramolecular inorganic-organic chemistry: construction of new porous materials that may be useful as sensors, separation devices, and catalysts.http://chemistry.lsu.edu/chem/facultypages/maverick/maverick.asp maverick@lsu.edu
29KermitMurrayLSU-BRChemistryBioanalytical ChemistryBiological mass spectrometry instrument development and applications in proteomics, biological agent detection and microfluidic device interfacing to mass spectrometry.http://mass-spec.lsu.edu kkmurray@lsu.edu
30FrankNeubranderLSU-BRMathematicsAnalysisVolterra, delay, differential, and difference equationshttp://www.math.lsu.edu/~neubrand neubrand@math.lsu.edu
31DoanNguyenLSUHSC-NOGenetics/Gene Therapy ProgramBioinformatics, microarrayMy research intestest is on the molecular biology of lacrimal gland and identification of the gene regulatory network in aging and dry eye pathology.http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/genetherapy/faculty_detail.aspx?name=nguyen_doan dnguye@lsuhsc.edu
32GreggPettisLSU-BRBiological SciencesMolecular Biology and Microbial GeneticsMy lab studies two bacterial pathogens, the Gram-negative human pathogen Vibrio vulnificus, and the Gram-positive sweet potato pathogen Streptomyces ipomoeae. http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/gpettis.html gpettis@lsu.edu
33BillPlattLSU-BRBiological SciencesEcology and Conservation BiologyI am an ecologist who studies how disturbances affect southeastern habitats, such as fires in pine savannas and hurricanes in coastal landscapes; ongoing ecological research in fire ecology is being conducted at Camp Whispering Pines, a Girl Scout Camp in eastern Louisiana, and in hurricane ecology at many sites along the northern Gulf of Mexico.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/bplatt.html btplat@lsu.edu
34KirstenPruferLSU-BRBiological SciencesCell BiologyWe are interested in exploring intracellular trafficking and signalling of two closely related ligand-induced transcription fators, liver X receptors alpha and beta.These receptors regulate cholesterol metabolism and transport as well as lipogenesis and thus are important for diseases related to pathologic cholesterol metabolism such as atherogenesis, metabolic syndrome X, and diabetes type II.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/kprufer.html kprufer@lsu.edu
35PaulRussoLSU-BRChemistryMacromolecular ChemistryWe have interests in polymers, colloids and the interface between the two. http://macro.lsu.edu/russo chruss@lsu.edu
36JackieStephensLSU-BRBiological SciencesCell Biology and BiochemistryTo understand the molecular pathogenesis of Type II diatetes.http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/jstephens.html jsteph1@lsu.edu
37AshleyStokesLSU-SVMVeterinary Clinical SciencesPhysiology, Pharmacology, Veterinary MedicineThe study of equine disease examining altered physiological processes using in vivo, molecular biology, and in vitro studies.http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/vcs/showfacultybio.asp?facultyID=87 astokes@lsu.edu
38Isiah ManuelWarnerLSU-BRChemistryAnalytical Chemistry (Biomedical and Environmental)My research interests are mainly in the areas of separation science, molecular spectroscopy, and nanotechnology.http://warner.lsu.edu iwarner@lsu.edu
39PeterWolenskiLSU-BRMathematicsMathematical modelingAmong other things, the development of software interfaces for specific applications.http://www.math.lsu.edu/~wolenski/ wolenski@math.lsu.edu
40MasamiYoshimuraLSU-SVMComparative Biomedical Sciencesmolecular pharmacologyTo study regulation of cAMP signal transduction system.http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/van/ResearchActivities.htm myoshimura@vetmed.lsu.edu
41DavidYoungLSU-BRPhysics & AstronomyExperimental Condensed Matter PhysicsWe are interested in the synthesis and characterization of new materials with novel electronic and magnetic properties.http://www.phys.lsu.edu/dept/people/young.html dyoung@rouge.phys.lsu.edu