Principal Investigator

Michael J. Stevenson, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Dartmouth College (2016)
B.S. in Biochemistry, University of Washington (2009)
Professional Appointments
• Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of San Francisco (2020-present)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Davis (2017-2020)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ohio State University (2016-2017)
Contact
email: mstevenson3@usfca.edu
Graduate Students

Matthew Barnett
B.S. in Chemistry, University of San Francisco (2021)
What are your hobbies?
I play tennis and enjoy bird photography.

Kaiya Vierra
B.S. in Biochemistry, Montana State University (2025)
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy rock climbing, hiking, and crocheting.
Undergraduate Students

Aidan Batchelor
Major: Chemistry, B.S. (Spring 2026, anticipated)
What are you hobbies?
I enjoy baseball, working out, and Formula 1.

Bri Billano
Major: Chemistry, B.S. (Spring 2027, anticipated)
What is a fun fact about you?
I grew up in the Philippines so I love a good sunny day!

Clarissa Molina-Rodriguez
Major: Chemistry, B.S. (Fall 2025, anticipated)
What is a fun fact about you?
My favorite shows are sitcoms and crime dramas like Modern Family and Bones.

Isa Wang
Major: Chemistry, B.S. (Spring 2026, anticipated)
What are you hobbies?
I enjoy gym-ing and sewing.
Post·dog·toral Scholar

Gertrude E. Luong-Stevenson, Ph.D.
Ph.D. University of California, Davis (2018)
What is your favorite food?
Broccoli and bananas, hands down. They are so delici…. SQUIRREL!!!
