Olga Ibragimova was a graduate student in Chemistry and Biochemistry Department since Summer semester 2022. Her research focused on creating new optical materials based on rare earth borates. Olga got her BS degree in Chemistry from Lomonosov Moscow State University as a nanobiotechnologist, which allows her to apply a wide range of knowledge in different areas to solve direct problems in material science.
She also had an experience as a founder and leader of technology startups that attracted funds from national funds and private companies.
She graduated with a MS degree in the Fall 2024.

Jose is a senior pursuing a bachelor's in science for Biochemistry. He likes to push himself and his understanding of chemistry and biology to build a stronger base of knowledge. He worked with organic compounds under high pressure since Spring 2024 till Fall 2024.

Ethan Hall is currently a junior in high school participating in a full-time dual-enrollment program at FIU. He has a passion for physics and chemistry and intends to major in Physics in college, starting Fall 2025. He worked on Raman spectroscopy at high pressure since Spring 2024 till mid-Fall 2024.

Nazanin Kazemiasl graduated with a BA in chemistry in 2023. During her time in her undergraduate career, her research areas included multi-anvil and diamond-anvil cell experiments of Rare-Earth borides. She started pharmacy school in the Fall of 2024 and looks forward to combining and implementing what she did in the lab into her new career.

Kenan Hussaini is from Damascus, Syria and he graduated with a double major in Chemistry and Natural and Applied Sciences in Spring 2023. He worked on studying materials for solar cells at high pressures. After graduation, he plans to attend medical school.

Bryan Ferro and his family is from Argentina and Cuba. He was born and raised in South Florida. He joined Dr. Chuvashova chemistry research group from May to October 2022 while studying for a chemistry Bachelor's degree.

Daniela Calvachi Prieto is from Bogota, Colombia, and she graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineer in Fall 2022. She is also a flight instructor, and she has been teaching it for more than three years. She worked with multi-anvil apparatus since November 2021 till December 2022.

Angela Bracho is from Maracaibo, Venezuela. She graduated with a Biochemistry in Spring 2023. She worked with Dr. Chuvashova lab from January till September 2022. After graduation, she moved on to her career as a medical professional.

Hannah Truong is an upcoming senior at John A. Ferguson Senior High School and is planning to graduate with the class of 2023. With a strong love for chemistry and biology, Hannah aspires to uncover the mysteries of the world one discovery at a time. She believes that under Dr. Chuvashova's guidance in researching the creation of new functional materials due to extreme conditions will extend her knowledge, enabling her to learn and grow both personally and academically. Alongside the honour of working with the team, she is ready to tackle any obstacle and implement her experience to help others.

Daniel Garcia attends TERRA Environmental Research Institute Class of 2023. He has always had an interest in the sciences and the world around us. Chemistry really caught his eye when he got a book of the periodic table of elements as a child and it has been his passion ever since.

Daisy Hernandez is a senior at TERRA Environmental Research Institute Class of 2023. She has always been interested in the field of chemistry since she was in middle-school. Through Dr. Chuvashova's lab she is able to come to a greater understanding of the field that she aspires to continue working in. She is excited to work with like-minded people that will help her guide through the process.