People

Principal Investigator

PROF. VINCENT LINDSAY

Vincent was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. He received his Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) at Université de Montréal in 2007 where he worked as an undergraduate student on the enantioselective Cu-catalyzed addition of diorganozinc reagents to nitroalkenes. With a newly found appetite for asymmetric catalysis, he decided to pursue his doctoral studies with Prof. André B. Charette (Université de Montréal) and received his Ph.D. in 2013, working on Rh-catalyzed asymmetric cyclopropanation reactions. In January 2013, he moved to Berkeley, California to work as a Postdoc with Prof. Richmond Sarpong (UC Berkeley) on modern synthetic strategies to synthesize alkaloids and other N-heterocycles. He began his independent career in July 2016 at NCSU, working on the development of novel synthetic methodologies.

POSTDOCS

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We are currently accepting postdoc applications. Please contact Prof. Lindsay for details.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

ZACK FERRIN

Zack was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He received his B.S. in Chemistry in 2019 from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). As an undergraduate student, he worked with Prof. Justin Caram on the synthesis of cyanine dyes for improved fluorescence imaging, and with Prof. Hosea Nelson on the development of new synthetic methods. After graduating, he worked for a year in industry at PolyPeptide Group (Torrance, CA), where he helped to manufacture a component of the COVID vaccine. Zack joined the Lindsay lab at North Carolina State University (NCSU) in July 2021, where he is working on the development of new synthetic methods. In his free time, he loves to snowboard and be outdoors.

JOSHUA HOBBS

Josh was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He received his B.S. in Chemistry in 2020 from the College of William and Mary. As an undergraduate student, Josh worked with Prof. Robert Hinkle to investigate the one-pot synthesis of naptho[2,1-c] chromene derivatives. He joined NC State University as a graduate student in August 2022, where he is working in the Lindsay Lab developing new synthetic methodologies. Outside the lab, Josh enjoys playing disc golf and riding his motorcycle.

MALCOLM HUGUENIN

Malcolm was raised in Wise, Virginia. He received his B.S. in Biochemistry in 2022 from the University of Virginia, where he worked with Prof. Michael Hilinski on the development of new methods for the synthesis of azepane derivatives. Malcolm joined NC State in August 2022, where he’s currently working in the Lindsay Lab on developing new synthetic organic methodologies. Outside of research, he enjoys working out, reading, and rock climbing.

MYUNGGI JUNG

Myunggi was born and raised in Deagu, South Korea. He received his B.S. in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2012 from Yeungnam University (South Korea), and his M.S. in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 2014 from Seoul National University (South Korea), where he worked with Prof. Hyeung-geun Park on the total synthesis of natural products and bioactive derivatives. From 2014 to 2018, he worked in drug discovery at Daewoong pharmaceutical company in South Korea. He joined NC State University in August 2018, where he is working in the Lindsay lab on the development of new synthetic organic methodologies. Outside the lab, Myunggi enjoys music and likes to go concerts.

JOANNA MUIR

Joanna was born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica. She received her B.S. in Biochemistry in 2020 from Florida Gulf Coast University. She worked under the mentorship of Prof. Gregory Boyce on efforts towards the synthesis of cyclopropenone-containing natural products. Joanna joined N.C. State University in June 2021, where she’s currently working in the Lindsay Lab on developing new synthetic methodologies. Outside of research, she enjoys working out, freewriting, music, and singing.

KYLE PENN

Kyle was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. He received his B.S. in Chemistry in 2018 from NC State University, where he worked in the Lindsay lab since February 2017 on the development on novel synthetic methods toward the efficient elaboration of bidentate ligands. During the summers, he worked at Alcami corporation in Wilmington, NC. He joined the Lindsay lab as a graduate student in October 2018, working on the development of selective halogenation methodologies and the design of new sustainable catalysts.

IVAN SPRAGUE

Ivan was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering in 2012 from D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology. He worked with Prof. Anatoly Shestopalov, N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, developing new methods for the stereoselective multicomponent synthesis of polyfunctionalized azaheterocycles via azinium ylides. Ivan joined N.C. State University in August 2020, where he is working in the Lindsay lab on the development of new synthetic methodologies. Outside the lab, Ivan enjoys kayaking and watercolor painting.

BRANDON SULC

Brandon was born and raised in Washington, North Carolina. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. As an undergraduate he worked with Prof. Thomas Coombs on optimizing synthetic routes to biosynthetic intermediates towards phosphocholine. He joined North Carolina State University as a graduate student in August 2021 where he is now working in the Lindsay Lab on the development of new synthetic methodologies. Outside of the lab, Brandon enjoys snowboarding, surfing and playing chess.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

MAANDVI SHAH

Maandvi was born and raised in Cary, NC. She is currently a Senior at North Carolina State University and am aspiring to obtain a B.A. in Chemistry with a minor in Health, Medicine, and Human Values. After she graduates, she plans on applying to dental school. She is currently working in the Lindsay lab on the development of new synthetic methodologies. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, crafting, and listening to music.