Group members

Liangfeng Sun (PI)

He got his Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science degrees from Tsinghua Univeristy (1997) and the Institute of High Energy Physics (2000) in Beijing, China. After his Ph.D. study at the University of Texas at Austin (2006), he continued his postdoctoral research at Cornell University. He joined Bowling Green State University as an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in 2011 and now an associate professor. He likes cooking, traveling, and playing with his young kids.
Office: PSLB 115
Email: lsun at bgsu
Phone: 2-7245




Yiteng Tang (Postdoctoral Research Associate)

Yiteng got his Master's degree in Biophotonic from the University of Cardiff in the United Kingdom and his Ph. D. degree in Photochemical Sciences from Bowling Green State University. He is currently a post-doctoral researcher at the Center for Photochemical Sciences, working on the colloidal nanocrystals (quantum dots, nanorods, and nanosheets) and the optoelectronic devices based on them. He likes playing on computers.
Office: OH 013
Email: yiteng at bgsu.edu
Phone: 2-2423




Adam Roach (Ph.D. student)

He got his Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry (ACS) while attending the University of Missouri- Kansas City in 2019. In 2019, he joined Bowling Green and Dr. Sun's lab as a doctoral student in Photochemistry. His passion is pursuing energy solutions and materials that will provide a better and more sustainable future. In his spare time, he enjoys dancing, board games, and outdoor recreation.
Office: PSLB 114
Email: ajroach at bgsu.edu
Phone:




Sabin Aryal (Ph.D. student)

He got his Master's degree in physics from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. In 2022, he joined Bowling green and Dr. Suns' lab as a doctoral student in photochemical sciences. His research interest lies in synthesizing nanocrystals and exploring their novel properties. He likes traveling and listening to music.
Office: PSLB 114
Email: saryal at bgsu.edu
Phone:




Kiran Lamichhane (M.S. student)

He got his bachelor’s and master’s degree in Physics from Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, Nepal. He is currently a master’s student in Bowling Green State University. He joined Dr. Sun’s group in 2022 and working on colloidal quantum dots and nanosheets. He likes playing badminton and listening to music.
Office: PSLB 114
Email: kiranl at bgsu.edu
Phone:




Megh Raj Khadka (M.S. student)

He got his Master's degree in physics from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. In 2022 Spring, he joined Bowling green and Dr. Suns' lab as a master's student in Physics. His research interest lies in synthesizing nanocrystals, exploring their novel properties, and developing highly-efficient solar panels. He likes playing soccer, traveling, reading, and watching movies.
Office: PSLB 114
Email: mkhadka at bgsu.edu
Phone:




Sudhir Panthi (M.S. student)

Sudhir got his Bachelor's and Master's degree in physics from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He is currently a Master's student at Bowling Green State University. In 2022, he joined Dr. Sun's lab and worked on synthesizing nanocrystals and exploring their properties. He likes cooking, traveling, and watching movies.
Office: PSLB 114
Email: spanthi at bgsu.edu
Phone:




Group alumni

Tharaka Missaka De Silva Weeraddana (M.S. 2020) Ph.D. student at the University of Manchester, Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Shashini Premathilake (Ph.D. 2019) Developement engineer at Intel, Hillsboro, Oregon.
Chandra Prasad Neupane (M.S. 2018) Ph.D. student at Department of Physics, University of Rhode Island.
Zhoufeng Jiang (Ph.D. 2018) Now research scientist at Xi'an Modern Chemistry Research Institute.
Zhenxi Wang (Professor) Dr. Wang, Professor from Nanchang Institute of Technology, had been working with us as a visiting scholar during 4/2016 ~ 4/2017.
Antara Antu (M.S. 2017) Ph.D. student in University of Dayton, now Ph.D. student at University of Louisville.
Shailendra Chiluwal (M.S. 2016) Now Ph.D. student in Clemson University.
Shreedhar Raj Kandel (M.S. 2015) Served in US Army, now Ph. D. student at the University of Toledo
Simeen Khan (M.S. 2015)
Kamal Subedi(M.S. 2014) Winner of the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award 2014
Ghadendra Bahadur Bhandari(M.S. 2014) Now Ph.D. student at The University of Pittsburgh
Matthew Leopold (M.S. 2014) Research Associate at BASF
Brandon M. Wendorf (M.S. 2013) Now Support Engineer at Amazon
Ryan A. O'Dell (M.S. 2013) Now Ph.D. student at University of Toledo
Tao Jiang (M.S. 2013)
Seth Daniel Bischoff Fox Analytical chemist, Betco Corporation,Bowling Green, OH.
Jordan Ryan Fox M.S. in Physics, BGSU; Process engineer at Intel, Hillsboro, Oregon.
Avery Porco
Joshua Adam Hudak
Douglas Michael Dimick (undergrad) Now works in a 3D printing company
Cody Allan Stombaugh (undergrad) Now a technician at Navy
Joey Leffler (undergraduate student)
Angel Mandell (undergraduate student)
Shelby Nichole Wade (undergraduate student) Winner of the Summer 2014 CURS award
Thomas John James Hopkins (undergrad) Now Ph.D. student at University of Michigan
Paul Husband (undergrad)
Nick Reilly (undergrad) Now Ph.D. student at University of Rochester
Dakota James McClain (undergrad)
Dominic Mauer (undergrad)
Dane Szente (undergrad)
Mike Wehrung (undergrad)
Kyla D Huband (undergrad)

115 PSLB, Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403
USA