About Schaack Research Group
Our research group thrives on a foundation of inclusivity and intellectual exchange. We actively seek researchers from diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome to contribute their unique perspective. This blend of viewpoints fuels creative problem-solving and propels our research to new heights.
The Team
Meet the people who make this work possible
The PI
CEDRIC SCHAACK
Education: Dr. Sc. ETH Zurich w/ François Diederich PostDoc Columbia University w/ Colin Nuckolls
Cedric is a physical organic chemist with a passion for materials sciences. He hopes to develop organic nanomagnets, transistors and chiral organic electronics.
Hobbies: In his free time, Cedric enjoys cooking, his dog, the great outdoors of North Carloina, and pontificating over movies.
Group Mascot
MRS. RODRIGUEZ
Education: Streets of NYC, graduated with highest treats
Mrs. Rodriguez is an avid analytical chemist, who will identify the precise chicken content in any food item.
Hobbies: Sleeping, Snoring, Eating treats, the movie Superbad
Graduate Student
KARLA HERNANDEZ GOMORA
since 2023
Education:
B.Sc. Chemistry – Guilford College
Hobbies: I enjoy running, reading, hanging out with my cats, and finding the best food in town
Graduate Student
Jiaoyan Zhao
since 2023
Education:
M.S. Organic Chemistry, East China Normal U.
B.Sc. Chemistry, Henan University
Graduate Student
Nicholas Woodlief
since 2025
Education:
B.S. Biochemistry - Campbell University
Hobbies: I enjoy playing music with other people, learning new instruments, and playing with my dog!
Graduate Student
Albrion Rolle
since 2026
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Graduate Student
Rachel Huo
since 2026
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Undergraduate - Class of 2027
Saif Chowdrey
Hobbies: I am majoring in Health and exercise science on the pre medical track. During my free time I like to spend time outside, play sports, and hangout with friends and family
Undergraduate - Class of 2027
Jack Shumway
Hobbies: I am currently a premed student majoring in Medicinal Chemistry. Outside of academics, I enjoy working out, travelling the world, playing basketball, and watching movies.
Undergraduate - Class of 2028
Elizabeth Odom
Hobbies: I enjoy running with friends, playing with my dogs, skiing, and trying out new restaurants in town!
Undergraduate - Class of 2028
Samreen Ahmad
Hobbies
Undergraduate - Class of 2028
Helene Phelan
Hobbies
Undergraduate - Class of 2028
Max Jacobsen
Hobbies
Group Alumni
Undergraduate Alumni
Summer 2026 — Han Lin, Harvard University (NSF CAREER)
2024–2026 — Philip Hadjipetkov, WFU --> now PhD @ Duke
Summer 2025 — Erin Locke, NCSU
Summer 2025 — Hayden Moody, Guilford College
2024–2025 — Thomas Bucholsky, WFU
2023–2025 — Kaizhen Zhang, WFU --> now PhD @ UC Berkeley
Summer 2024 — Harrison Abromavage, WFU URECA
Summer 2024 — Angel Pritchett, WSSU (NSF REU)
2024 — Ken Zhao, WFU
2023–2024 — Anna Gartner, WFU --> now PhD @ GaTech
2023–2024 — David Keith, WFU
2023–2024 — Camille Capeheart, WFU --> Now PharmD @ Eshelman School of Pharmacy
2023–2024 — Grayson Weavil, WFU
Graduate students
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