PEOPLE
Brandon Yik
Assistant Professor, University of Georgia​
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Postdoc, University of Virginia
Ph.D. 2022, University of South Florida
M.S. 2019, Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S. 2016, University of Michigan
B.S. 2015, University of Michigan
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Brandon was born and raised in Michigan. As an undergraduate, he conducted research with Theodore Goodson III before working on lanthanide photochemistry with Henry La Pierre. Brandon earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus on chemistry education research under the supervision of Jeffrey Raker. His graduate research focused on the development of machine learning- and research-based assessment tools for the learning of organic chemistry reaction mechanisms and evaluating research-based instructional strategies uptake in introductory chemistry, mathematics, and physics. After, Brandon continued his training with Marilyne Stains on the evaluation of specifications grading before starting his independent career at the University of Georgia in 2024.
Charishma Kalicheti
Graduate Student
Joined Fall 2024
M.S. 2024, Georgia State University
B.S. 2023, University of Georgia
In her spare time, Charishma enjoys baking. Her favorite sweet treat to bake is strawberry cheesecake cookies. She also enjoys watching her favorite TV shows which include Community, The Good Place, and Bridgerton.
Madison Caspers
Undergraduate Student
Joined Spring 2025
B.S. 2026, University of Georgia (expected)
Major: Chemistry
Madi is a trumpet player in the Redcoat Marching Band and, in her spare time, enjoys reading and playing video games. Her favorite video games are Until Dawn, The Last of Us, and Fallout. She also enjoys watching her favorite TV show, Psych.
Ethan Goldstein
Undergraduate Student
Joined Spring 2025
B.S. 2026, University of Georgia (expected)
Major: Biomedical Physiology
Ethan enjoys playing video games. His favorite video game is Space Engineers. He also enjoys working out at the gym and watching TV shows like Stranger Things.
Jacob Honan
Undergraduate Student
Joined Spring 2025
B.S. 2026, University of Georgia (expected)
Major: Exercise and Sports Science
Jacob also works as a personal trainer and volunteers with UGA Miracle. Both of these opportunities allows him to serve others and embrace his two favorite things: fitness and fun!
Creed Barrett
Undergraduate Student
Joined Fall 2025
B.S. 2027, University of Georgia (expected)
Major: Biomedical Physiology
When Creed is free, you'll often catch him at the disc gold course, watching English Premier League, or playing intramural sports.
Drew Patton
Undergraduate Student
Joined Fall 2025
B.S. 2026, University of Georgia (expected)
Major: Chemistry
Drew enjoys traveling, trying new coffee shops, and watching any cooking show with Gordon Ramsay. She often travels with her family, and her favorite place she's visited is London. Drew's favorite and recommended Athens local coffee shops are Sips Espresso and 1000 Faces Coffee.
ALUMNI
Bridget Cody
B.S. 2025, Chemistry