Members
Principal Investigator (PI)
Postdoc, MSE: Stanford University
PhD, Chemistry: Purdue University
BS, Chemistry: Wofford College
Aristide Gumyusenge
Merton C. Flemings (1951) Assistant Professor of Materials Science & Engineering
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Postdoctoral Scholars
Jamie (Ji Eun) Lee
​Ph.D.: University of Toronto (MechE)
MASc: York University (MechE)
BASc: University of Alberta (MechE)
Research: 3D printed multi-functional organic electronics
Hobbies: Hiking, running, cooking
Arghya Roy
Ph.D.: Linköping University
MS: Nanyang Technological University
BS: Shiv Nadar University
Research: Integrated Neuromorphic Platforms for Closed-Loop Sensing and Actuation
Hobbies: Badminton, swimming, and hiking.
Geon Gug Yang
Ph.D.: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
MS: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
BS: Korea University
Research: Novel device architectures and structure engineering in OECTs
Graduate Students
Heejung Roh
Ph.D. Candidate: Mechanical Engineering & Program in Polymer and Soft Matter
BA: Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
Research: Design and synthesis of mixed ionic-electronic conductors (MIECs) for electrochemical applications
Hobbies: Pilates, running along the Charles river, and watching cheetah movies.
Camille Cunin
Ph. D. Candidate: Materials Science and Engineering & Program in Polymer and Soft Matter
MS: École Centrale de Lyon, M.S.: Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
BS: École Centrale de Marseille
Research: Design, processing, and characterization organic materials for neuromorphic computing and bio-inspired electronic devices
Hobbies: Hiking, climbing, dancing, and DJing.​
Eric Lee
Ph.D. Candidate: Materials Science and Engineering & Program in Polymer and Soft Matter.
BASc: University of Waterloo
Research: Design and synthesis of polymers for improving human health
Hobbies: Baking, playing the piano/trombone, and playing video games.
Rebecca Meacham
Ph.D. Candidate: Materials Science and Engineering & Program in Polymer and Soft Matter.
BS: Clarkson University
Research: Monomer design, polymer synthesis, and molecular self-assembly in polymer systems.
Mujtaba Jebran
Ph.D. Candidate: Mechanical Engineering
BS: MIT (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Research: Designing and manipulating organic materials in conformable systems and nanoelectronics for biomedical sensing, analysis, and drug delivery.
Hobbies: Mentoring at the MIT Makerlodges and playing soccer.
Visiting Scholars
Dr. Takahiro Ono
Ph.D.: The University of Tokyo
MS: The University of Tokyo
BS: The University of Tokyo
Research: Development of couplers between optical fiber and waveguide
Hobbies: Cooking, running, hot spring (onsen), Anime, and cleaning.
Simone Bagatella
Ph.D. Candidate: Materials Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
BS: Politecnico di Milano
Research: Additive manufacturing technologies, formulation organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (OMIEC) for enhanced thermal and environmental stability
Hobbies: Painting and architecture, hiking, and camping.
Undergraduate Students
Sara Winther
UROP, MIT
Grade: Sophomore
Major 1: Materials Science & Engineering
Major 2: Physics
Research interests: Organic electronics and nano materials for biological applications.
MSRP Intern
Grade: Junior
Home Institution: University of Southern Mississippi
Major: Polymer Science & Engineering, Minor: Computer Science
Research interests: Development and optimization of organic materials for biosensors, solar cells; advanced materials modeling for improved performance and sustainability
Kaito Chukwuka
Otito Chukwuka
MSRP Intern
Grade: Junior
Home Institution: University of Southern Mississippi
Major: Polymer Science & Engineering
Research interests: Organic materials and electronics for energy and healthcare
Logan Hammond
UROP, MIT
Grade: Senior
Major: Chemical Engineering
Research interests: Polymer materials for energy storage applications
YOU!!
Come join our interdisciplinary research on organic semiconductors!
Please email Aristide a brief statement on your research interests to discuss open positions in the group!
MIT undergraduates should check the Undergraduate Research Opportunities (UROP) website for the available positions.
Non-MIT undergraduates are encouraged to apply to summer programs available at MIT (e.g. Center for Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE) REU, MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP), Amgen Scholars). Upon admission, you can choose OMSE Lab for your summer research!
Former Lab Members
Jacques Parent (2024, Summer Intern), Undergrad, Roxbury Community College
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Linnaea Uliassi (2024, UROP), GS, UCSB
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Haoxin Gong (2023, Visiting GS), PhD Candidate, Cambridge University
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Dr. Sanket Samal (2021-2022, Postdoc), Postdoc, Purdue University
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Geon Gug Yang (2022, V-GS), Postdoc, OMSE Lab
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Hayim Sims (2023, Summer Intern), Undergrad, Roxbury Community College
Community Involvement
Diversity and Inclusion
Throughout his research journey, Aristide has strived to ensure that the field of materials science can continue to be more diverse and inclusive. Thus far his approach has been to promote engagement in positive conversations, self education, and education of colleagues on historical origins of socio-economical disparities especially in America. OMSE Lab members are thus also encouraged to contribute, initiate, and engage in activities promoting equitable education. Aristide has been and remains an active member of inclusive education initiatives:
2021-Present: MIT. Active member of the departmental diversity, equity & inclusion council. Contributing member to initiatives and policy discussions towards increasing DEI through teaching.
2020-2022: Stanford. Contributed to the campus-wide initiative for making positive change especially in the research community at Stanford University.
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2017-2020: Purdue University. Member of DTA (Diversity Transformation Award), a chemistry department diversity initiative to help facilitate communication between prospective minority students and current graduate students at Purdue University.
Community Initiatives
Water2All Rwanda
As a native of Rwanda, Aristide spent several hours when he was younger walking to and from water wells and had to carry water home every day. Since it was a necessity, he never had to think twice on whether the time he spent on this inconvenient task could have been used for his education and career development. It was either thirst or reading time, the choice was obvious. To this day, many children still have to walk miles and spend hours to get water, and oftentimes, dirty water!
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At the beginning of Covid 19, when access to clean water became more critical than ever before, Aristide initiated a project, Water2All, with the aim to find affordable ways to provide clean and running water in rural areas of Rwanda, starting with Kamonyi district. For more details on the project, feel free to reach out to Aristide. Thus far, he has raised enough funds through donations and personal efforts to build a water well that now provides clean water to over 50 households in Kamonyi!
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BookSmart Rwanda
Aristide now aims to establish a platform for these children who no longer have to walk and wait in line for water to turn the water fetching times into reading and talent development times, an opportunity that he never had growing up. His ultimate goal is to establish youth centers, where children can gather to read, play, and be mentored. Currently, he is partnering with his parents, retired educators in Rwanda, to offer guidance and mentorship to children starting in Kamonyi district. His parents currently run a "Itetero" in their home, which is essentially a community daycare for local children. There, children can come and are taught basic reading and writing for free, and are also educated about hygiene practices and nutrition (examples of Itetero topics have been animated for online access, link). In partnership with the local institutions, the Itetero also serves as a spot for monitoring the health and growth of the children, especially those from low income families. Aristide aims to continue monitor the education progress of Itetero graduates and foster their career development through BookSmart Rwanda!