Organic Synthesis Team

Center for Organic Synthesis

Speak to
Hany F. Sobhi
Mon - Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Science & Technology Center 2nd Floor, Rooms 245 & 244b
(410) 951-2623
Center for Organic Synthesis research team fall 2025
Center for Organic Synthesis research team fall 2025

Faculty

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Dr. Hany F. Sobhi
Professor of Organic and Clinical Chemistry
Director & Lead Investigator Center for Organic Synthesis
Dr. Itzy Morales Pantoja
Dr. Itzy Morales Pantoja
NIH - IRACDA Program Post-Doctoral Fellow
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Allister Suarez, Senior, NIH Post Doctoral Fellow, NIH - IRACDA Program

Current Students

Makayla Cotto
Makayla Cotto, Senior, Biology pre-med, Chemistry Minor
Hometown: Baltimore City, MD
Goals: To become a Pediatrician 
Jimetochukwu Solomon
Jimetochukwu Solomon, Biology pre-med
Hometown: Texas
Goals: To become a neurosurgeon
Tierra Young
Tierra Young, Junior, Biology Major
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Goals: To become Forensic Pathologist
Mariam Oyelade
Mariam Oyelade, Junior, Biology pre-med  
Hometown: Upper Marlboro, MD
Goal: to become Pediatric Oncologist
Solonia Nwokeji
Solonia Nwokeji, Biology Major, Chemistry Minor
Hometown: Baltimore County, Maryland 
Goals: To become a Dentist
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Keturah Postell, Masters in Polymer & Material Sciences
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Goals: To become a cosmetic chemist and start an organic cosmetic company, specializing in natural hair care.
AArmstead
Ashley Armstead, Junior, Chemistry Major
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Goals: Forensic Science Cert. Become crime lab tech/blood splatter analyst.
KaylahCastillo
Kaylah Castillo, Junior, Biology pre-med, Chemistry Minor
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Goals: To become a general surgeon
Emely Cuellar, Organic Synthesis Team Member
Emely Cuellar, Biology Major, Chemistry Minor
Hometown: Rockville, MD
Homeland: El Salvador
Interest: Forensic Science
Center for Organic Synthesis: Jawaun Harris
Jawaun Harris, Chemistry Major
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
BHenly
Brittany Henly, Junior, Chemistry Major
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Goals: To earn a PhD in Epidemiology
Genesis Hernandez
Ms. Genesis Hernandez, Biology Pre-Pharm Major
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Goals: Go attend pharmacy school and become Dr. Hernandez
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Nya Erin Hursey, Chemistry Major
Hometown: Upper Marlboro, MD
Goals: I plan to get a double master’s in chemistry and forensic science as well as my Ph.D in Forensic Science.
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Jordan Johnson, Junior, Chemistry Major
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Aaliyah Jones, Junior, Chemistry Major
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Goals: To become a pharmacist
Miracle Jordan
Miracle Jordan, Senior, Biology & Chemistry Major
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
NAACP Public Health Chair
Miss Senior 2022-2023
Cledia A. Kalembo, Organic Synthesis Team Member
Cledia A. Kalembo, Chemistry Major
Hometown: Nottingham, MD
Goals: After graduating, I plan to attend the University of Maryland to become a physician.
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Alanna Newby, Junior, Biology (Pre-Med)
& Chemistry Major
Hometown: Prince George's County, MD
Goals: To be a trauma surgeon
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Balvin Richards, Junior, Biology, Chemistry, & Mathematics Major
Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica
Goals: To be an Oncologist
Ashley Roman, Biology Pre-Med, Chemistry Minor
Ashley Roman, Biology Pre-Med Major, Chemistry Minor
Hometown: Isabela, Puerto Rico
Goals: Attend Dental School & become a General Dentist
Andrea Serrano
Ms. Andrea Serrano, Biology & Chemistry Major
Hometown: Dorado, Puerto Rico
Goals: Attend pharmacy school
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Salma Suarez-Sosa, Senior, Biology Major & Chemistry Minor
Ms. My'Sean Suggs
Ms. My'Sean Suggs, ​​Biology/Chemistry: Preharmacy Concentration
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Goals: To become a pharmacist
Shanaya Walker
Shanaya Walker, Chemistry & Criminal Justice Major
Hometown: Washington, DC
Goals: Become a crime scene investigator
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Georgia Wynter, Chemistry Major
Hometown: Jamaica
Goals: Get master's degree in chemistry

Former Students

Former members of the student research team in the Center for Organic Synthesis.

  • Kazim Ackie
  • Omazona Amadi

  • Adebyao Bello

  • Anthony Brown

  • Annette Butler

  • Anster Charles

  • Nataejah Clayton

  • TaShawn Colbert

  • Jasmine Duplessy

  • Miriam Ekwuru

  • Yvonne Fornishi PharmD.

  • Oleksiy Krylchuk

  • Tamla Lionel

  • Alexis McClary

  • Nathaniel McClean

  • Aaliyah McCullough

  • Olumide Ogunwomoju

  • Maximus Onuoha

  • Amanda Robinson

  • Chelsee Sauni

  • Tonia Sofoluke

  • Charlyne Smith

  • Tyrone Staton
  • Precious Udofe

  • Malia Vester

  • Aisha Ward

  • Deondra Watson

  • Nathaniel Whitt

  • Precious Williams

Contact Us

Thank you for your interest in the Center for Organic Synthesis at Coppin State University. We welcome any questions and feedback you have. If you would like more information on anything you have read about our center, please reach out!

Dr. Hany Sobhi
Professor of Chemistry

faculty

Can Help With
Organic & Clinical Chemistry (Biomarkers & Lipid Research)
Forensic Chemistry (Toxins & Drug Analysis)
Polymer Chemistry (Biomedical Applications)