Researchers
Current Research Team
Meet the brilliant minds driving innovation and discovery in our laboratory. Each member brings unique expertise and passion to our collaborative research environment.
Ashish Rana
Postdoctoral Scholar
Dr. Rana earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University and is currently conducting research on vehicle cabin CO₂ dynamics. His work focuses on air quality and ventilation, with the goal of improving understanding of occupant exposure and developing effective mitigation strategies. His previous research includes modeling the vibrational frequencies of Brown Carbon species to assess their climate impacts, as well as designing and testing photocatalytic systems for Hydrogen Sulfide removal from air streams. Outside of research, Dr. Rana enjoys hiking, running, playing racquetball, and listening to music.
Tegun Young
Graduate Student
Tegun is a PhD student in Chemical Engineering at Arizona State University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from ASU and is a board-certified Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.), working toward professional licensure. His doctoral research centers on pollutant capture in indoor environments and the development of predictive models to support intervention strategies. Motivated by a commitment to advancing sustainability, Tegun aims to apply his research to real-world challenges in air quality and environmental health.
Priyanshu Meshram
Graduate Student
Priyanshu Meshram is a PhD student in Dr. Jean Andino’s research group at Arizona State University. He earned a dual degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) in Environmental Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay in 2024. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, with particular emphasis on radiative forcing and climate impacts. Prior to his doctoral studies, Priyanshu worked on projects involving air quality monitoring, life cycle assessment (LCA), geographic information systems (GIS), and carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. Outside of research, he enjoys hiking, exploring mountains and lakes, playing video games, and making music—especially through drumming.
Damian Dukey
Graduate Student
Damian graduated from Arizona State University in Spring 2025 with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree, expected in 2026. As part of the WARM group, his work includes building an airtight chamber, conducting data analysis, and supporting hands-on experimental efforts in chemical processing and related areas. Outside of the lab, Damian enjoys climbing.
Nicholas Antrasian
Graduate Student
Nicholas Antrasian is a 4+1 student in Chemical Engineering at Arizona State University, working toward both his BSE and Master’s degree, with graduation expected in December 2025. His research focuses on collecting ozone concentration data and other relevant climate information through vehicular traversals. By analyzing daily patterns, he aims to establish connections between water formation processes and ozone levels. Passionate about sustainability, Nicholas is dedicated to advancing strategies that help mitigate environmental impacts.
Latif Sanogo
Graduate Student
Latif Sanogo is a Master’s student in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University. He is a Fulbright Scholar from Burkina Faso and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. His research interests center on climate science and the use of data-driven methods to advance environmental engineering solutions. His thesis work at the AIR Lab focuses on predicting the global warming potential of emerging organic pollutants through machine learning based on their structural properties. Outside of research, he enjoys reading novels and drinking dark coffee.
Past Graduate Students
| Name | Department |
| Keju An | Mechanical Engineering |
| Adnan Abdullahi | Mechanical Engineering |
| Qiusi Xiong | Chemical Engineering |
| Maria Sanchez Tellez | Chemical Engineering |
| Eulalia Siu | Chemical Engineering |
| Meghan Moloney | Chemical Engineering |
| Tingting Gao | Civil & Environmental Engineering |
| Selisa Rollins | Chemical Engineering |
| Monique Rodriguez | Chemical Engineering |
| Alejandro Castaneda | Chemical Engineering |
| Jan Wuttig | Chemical Engineering |
| Jonathan Pham | Chemical Engineering |
| Joel Francis | Chemical Engineering |
| Ilya Lipets | Chemical Engineering |
| Martin Weeden | Civil & Environmental Engineering |
| Cassandra McCloud | Civil & Environmental Engineering |
Undergraduate Students
| Past Undergraduate Students | |
| Name | Department |
| Taylor Medina | Chemical Engineering |
| Abel Cardenas | Civil & Environmental Engineering |
| David Latshaw | Chemical Engineering |
| Douglas Bolle | Chemical Engineering |
| Past Summer Students | |
| Name | University |
| Carlos Rivera | Universidad Metropolitana, Puerto Rico, Chemistry, Summer 2007/2008 |
| Carlos Ortiz | Universidad Metropolitana, Puerto Rico, Chemistry, Summer 2008 |