Team — Pavel Labs

Research Team

Dr. Ioana Emilia Pavel - Physical Chemistry Professor

Dr Pavel’s research has been recognized by the American Chemical Society Omega in the "Women at the Forefront of Chemistry" issue along with 49 other leading female scientists from around the world. In her personal time, Ioana enjoys spending time with her family, friends, students, and being outdoors.
Kyra Kaiser - Graduate, Biomedical Sciences/Chemistry

My current research focus is on the development of alternative antimicrobial agents to address the issue of bacterial antibiotic resistance. I am also interested in exploring the role of the personal microbiome in immune deficiencies. Upon graduation, my goal is to attend medical school and become a physician. In my free time, I enjoy collecting plants and drawing.
Wendy Rangel - Graduate, Chemistry

I am currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Chemistry under the collaborative advising of Dr. Ioana Pavel and Dr. Gregory Buck, while completing an apprenticeship with BASF pharmaceuticals. I have laboratory work experience in the petrochemical and manufacturing industry. I hope to further my knowledge in analytical chemistry and instrumentation to ultimately become an industrial chemist.
Laurynn Torres - Graduate, Marine Biology

I am a native Washingtonian with a dream of having my own rehab facility for both marine and terrestrial wildlife, my background is in wildlife ecology/conservation and marine ecology/society. I plan to have a long professional career with NOAA doing ecological research and working with endangered species
Lauren Reyna – Honors Research, Biochemistry

I am an honors undergraduate biochemistry student, research assistant, nationally certified Emergency Medical Technician, and aspiring physician with training and knowledge in lab practices and emergency medicine. I am excited to further the field of medicine through my contributions to the underserved and through my research on nano-applications to anticancer drugs.
Eduardo Amador - Undergraduate, Environmental Science & Studio Art

I am pursuing research opportunities in healthy environmental practices and medicinal plants as part of Dr. Pavel's team. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors and drawing.
Rubena Casas - Undergraduate, Biochemistry
Renata Vega - Undergraduate, Biomedical Sciences

I am currently working under the guidance of Kyra Kaiser on research focused on the development of alternative antimicrobial agents to address bacterial antibiotic resistance. I aim to apply the technical and personal skills gained through my involvement with Pavel Lab to my future independent research and my professional aspirations of attending medical school after graduation and obtain a degree in medicine.
Mazzy Barrientos - Undergraduate, Chemistry
Craig Eubanks - Undergraduate, Environmental Sciences

I am interested in acquiring a comprehensive understanding of water quality testing, along with broadening my overall knowledge about water’s public health implications.
Alex Aromin - Graduate, Marine Biology

My research focuses on examining the ecological and evolutionary implications of long-term exposure to contamination in marsh plants and microbial communities. Outside of graduate school, I am an avid gamer (board games and video games) and collect plants and mushrooms.
Ayesha Khalid - Graduate, Chemistry
Daniel Adams - Laboratory Technician

I graduated from the University of San Antonio with a B.S. in Biology, focusing on microbiology & organic chemistry. I later completed the A.S. programs in Process Technology and Environmental/Petrochemical Laboratory Technician at Del Mar college. I have extensive past experience in zoology, horticulture, medicine education and marine water chemistry.