{"id":13822,"date":"2025-04-19T18:37:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T18:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl-new\/?page_id=13822"},"modified":"2026-05-14T19:00:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:00:21","slug":"team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the crew"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"13822\" class=\"elementor elementor-13822\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d3bf96 e-flex e-con-boxed mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8d3bf96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1135e1c e-con-full e-flex mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1135e1c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53e7b2d elementor-widget__width-initial mk-enable-fade-animation-fade elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"53e7b2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;fade-from&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;delay&quot;:0.15,&quot;on-scroll&quot;:1,&quot;data-duration&quot;:1.5,&quot;ease&quot;:&quot;power2.out&quot;,&quot;fade-offset&quot;:50,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Untitled-4-884x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14813\" alt=\"Untitled 4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Untitled-4-884x1024.jpeg 884w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Untitled-4-259x300.jpeg 259w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Untitled-4-768x890.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Untitled-4-1326x1536.jpeg 1326w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Untitled-4-1768x2048.jpeg 1768w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Untitled-4.jpeg 1867w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb15b68 e-con-full e-flex mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bb15b68\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fcda59 e-con-full e-flex mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9fcda59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27062d7 elementor-widget__width-initial mk-enable-fade-animation-fade elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27062d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;fade-from&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;delay&quot;:0.15,&quot;on-scroll&quot;:1,&quot;data-duration&quot;:1.5,&quot;ease&quot;:&quot;power2.out&quot;,&quot;fade-offset&quot;:50,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"559\">We believe in thinking differently and in the power of analytical chemistry to transform how we understand and shape the world. Our mission is to create an inclusive and collaborative environment where curiosity drives discovery and students grow through rigorous research and education. We strive to train scientists who think critically, communicate clearly, and approach complex challenges with creativity, integrity, and purpose.<\/p><p data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"953\">Mentorship is at the heart of our philosophy. We encourage team members to take ownership of their ideas, pursue bold questions, and develop the rigor and resilience that scientific discovery demands. Through close guidance, collaboration, and hands-on research, students build the technical, analytical, and professional skills needed to make meaningful contributions to science and society. We recognize that discovery is both challenging and deeply rewarding. By fostering a supportive and sustainable research culture, we aim to inspire motivated, creative scientists who will push the boundaries of knowledge and lead the next generation of innovation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41a5354 e-flex e-con-boxed mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"41a5354\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe20e77 mk-enable-fade-animation-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-mk_team\" data-id=\"fe20e77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mk_team.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mk-team\">\r\n                <div class=\"mk-team-item mk-team-sm-yes\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mk-team-content\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"mk-team-text\"><p class=\"mk-team-name\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/team\/cdg\/\">Dr. Carlos D. Garcia<\/a><\/p><div class=\"mk-team-position-icons\"><span class=\"mk-team-position swm-hide-none\">\/ Professor<\/span><div class=\"mk-team-icons swm-hide-none\"><a href=\"http:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7583-5585\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-orcid\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MicroAnalytic11\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/carlos-garcia-b859314\/\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-linkedin-in\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=8wPgT1sAAAAJ&#038;hl=en\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><span class=\"mk-team-button swm-hide-none\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/team\/cdg\/\">About<svg class=\"swm-svg--arrow swm-svg-team-button-icon\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 32 32\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" width=\"512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m3 17.5h22.379l-10.44 10.439c-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121.293.294.677.44 1.061.44s.768-.146 1.061-.439l13-13c.586-.585.586-1.536 0-2.121l-13-13c-.586-.586-1.535-.586-2.121 0-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121l10.439 10.439h-22.379c-.828 0-1.5.671-1.5 1.5s.672 1.5 1.5 1.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"mk-team-image-holder\"><div class=\"mk-team-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/IMG_6639-750x750.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-mk_image_size_square size-mk_image_size_square lazyload\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr. Garcia\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/IMG_6639-750x750.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/IMG_6639-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/IMG_6639-105x105.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/IMG_6639-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; 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Cazzaniga<\/a><\/p><div class=\"mk-team-position-icons\"><span class=\"mk-team-position swm-hide-none\">\/ PhD Program<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"mk-team-button swm-hide-none\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/cazzaniga\/\">About<svg class=\"swm-svg--arrow swm-svg-team-button-icon\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 32 32\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" width=\"512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m3 17.5h22.379l-10.44 10.439c-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121.293.294.677.44 1.061.44s.768-.146 1.061-.439l13-13c.586-.585.586-1.536 0-2.121l-13-13c-.586-.586-1.535-.586-2.121 0-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121l10.439 10.439h-22.379c-.828 0-1.5.671-1.5 1.5s.672 1.5 1.5 1.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"mk-team-image-holder\"><div class=\"mk-team-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/2025_cazzaniga-750x750.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-mk_image_size_square size-mk_image_size_square lazyload\" alt=\"Portrait of Candela Cazzaniga\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/2025_cazzaniga-750x750.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/2025_cazzaniga-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/2025_cazzaniga-105x105.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/2025_cazzaniga-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/750;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mk-team-item mk-team-sm-no\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mk-team-content\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"mk-team-text\"><p class=\"mk-team-name\">Abdul N. Abdullah<\/p><div class=\"mk-team-position-icons\"><span class=\"mk-team-position swm-hide-none\">\/ MS Program<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"mk-team-button swm-hide-none\"><a href=\"#\" >About<svg class=\"swm-svg--arrow swm-svg-team-button-icon\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 32 32\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" width=\"512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m3 17.5h22.379l-10.44 10.439c-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121.293.294.677.44 1.061.44s.768-.146 1.061-.439l13-13c.586-.585.586-1.536 0-2.121l-13-13c-.586-.586-1.535-.586-2.121 0-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121l10.439 10.439h-22.379c-.828 0-1.5.671-1.5 1.5s.672 1.5 1.5 1.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"mk-team-image-holder\"><div class=\"mk-team-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"750\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/05\/IMG_4973_Original-745x750.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mk_image_size_square size-mk_image_size_square 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data-id=\"6fb94c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-274be8b mk-t-animation-char elementor-widget__width-initial mk-enable-fade-animation-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-mk_animated_title\" data-id=\"274be8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk_text_animation&quot;:&quot;char&quot;,&quot;text_delay&quot;:0.15,&quot;text_duration&quot;:1,&quot;text_stagger&quot;:0.02,&quot;text_on_scroll&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;text_translate_x&quot;:20,&quot;text_translate_y&quot;:0,&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mk_animated_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mk--animated-title\">Visiting Scholars<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4158797 e-flex e-con-boxed mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4158797\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-580194a mk-enable-fade-animation-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-mk_team\" data-id=\"580194a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mk_team.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mk-team\">\r\n                <div class=\"mk-team-item mk-team-sm-no\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mk-team-content\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"mk-team-text\"><p class=\"mk-team-name\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/ahmed_hussen\/\">Prof. Ahmed Hussen<\/a><\/p><div class=\"mk-team-position-icons\"><span class=\"mk-team-position swm-hide-none\">\/ Fulbright Scholar <\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"mk-team-button swm-hide-none\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/ahmed_hussen\/\">About<svg class=\"swm-svg--arrow swm-svg-team-button-icon\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 32 32\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" width=\"512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m3 17.5h22.379l-10.44 10.439c-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 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https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/Ahmed-Recent-Photo-768x960.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/1500;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f7c162 e-flex e-con-boxed mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9f7c162\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3d0b24 mk-t-animation-char elementor-widget__width-initial mk-enable-fade-animation-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-mk_animated_title\" data-id=\"d3d0b24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk_text_animation&quot;:&quot;char&quot;,&quot;text_delay&quot;:0.15,&quot;text_duration&quot;:1,&quot;text_stagger&quot;:0.02,&quot;text_on_scroll&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;text_translate_x&quot;:20,&quot;text_translate_y&quot;:0,&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mk_animated_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mk--animated-title\">Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4714a5e e-flex e-con-boxed mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4714a5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb87f87 mk-enable-fade-animation-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-mk_team\" data-id=\"eb87f87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mk_team.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mk-team\">\r\n                <div class=\"mk-team-item mk-team-sm-no\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mk-team-content\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"mk-team-text\"><p class=\"mk-team-name\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/lukas\/\">Lukas Garcia<\/a><\/p><div class=\"mk-team-position-icons\"><span class=\"mk-team-position swm-hide-none\">Undergrad student<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"mk-team-button swm-hide-none\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/lukas\/\">About<svg class=\"swm-svg--arrow swm-svg-team-button-icon\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 32 32\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" width=\"512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m3 17.5h22.379l-10.44 10.439c-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121.293.294.677.44 1.061.44s.768-.146 1.061-.439l13-13c.586-.585.586-1.536 0-2.121l-13-13c-.586-.586-1.535-.586-2.121 0-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121l10.439 10.439h-22.379c-.828 0-1.5.671-1.5 1.5s.672 1.5 1.5 1.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"mk-team-image-holder\"><div class=\"mk-team-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/01\/prof_headshot.jpeg.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"prof headshot.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/01\/prof_headshot.jpeg.jpg 450w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/01\/prof_headshot.jpeg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/01\/prof_headshot.jpeg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/01\/prof_headshot.jpeg-105x105.jpg 105w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/450;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0b0ebc e-flex e-con-boxed mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e0b0ebc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-919124f mk-t-animation-char elementor-widget__width-initial mk-enable-fade-animation-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-mk_animated_title\" data-id=\"919124f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk_text_animation&quot;:&quot;char&quot;,&quot;text_delay&quot;:0.15,&quot;text_duration&quot;:1,&quot;text_stagger&quot;:0.02,&quot;text_on_scroll&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;text_translate_x&quot;:20,&quot;text_translate_y&quot;:0,&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mk_animated_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mk--animated-title\">Associated scientists<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e02dca e-flex e-con-boxed mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2e02dca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cabbb32 mk-enable-fade-animation-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-mk_team\" data-id=\"cabbb32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mk_team.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mk-team\">\r\n                <div class=\"mk-team-item mk-team-sm-no\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mk-team-content\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"mk-team-text\"><p class=\"mk-team-name\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/benavidez\/\">Dr. Tomas Benavidez<\/a><\/p><div class=\"mk-team-position-icons\"><span class=\"mk-team-position swm-hide-none\">\/ Collaborator<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"mk-team-button swm-hide-none\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/benavidez\/\">About<svg class=\"swm-svg--arrow swm-svg-team-button-icon\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 32 32\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" width=\"512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m3 17.5h22.379l-10.44 10.439c-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121.293.294.677.44 1.061.44s.768-.146 1.061-.439l13-13c.586-.585.586-1.536 0-2.121l-13-13c-.586-.586-1.535-.586-2.121 0-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121l10.439 10.439h-22.379c-.828 0-1.5.671-1.5 1.5s.672 1.5 1.5 1.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"mk-team-image-holder\"><div class=\"mk-team-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2432\" height=\"2432\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/IMG_6636.jpeg\" 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https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/IMG_6636-750x750.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/IMG_6636-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2432px) 100vw, 2432px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2432px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2432\/2432;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mk-team-item mk-team-sm-no\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mk-team-content\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"mk-team-text\"><p class=\"mk-team-name\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/ayres\">Dr. Lucas Ayres<\/a><\/p><div class=\"mk-team-position-icons\"><span class=\"mk-team-position swm-hide-none\">\/ Collaborator<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"mk-team-button swm-hide-none\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/ayres\">About<svg class=\"swm-svg--arrow swm-svg-team-button-icon\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 32 32\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" width=\"512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m3 17.5h22.379l-10.44 10.439c-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121.293.294.677.44 1.061.44s.768-.146 1.061-.439l13-13c.586-.585.586-1.536 0-2.121l-13-13c-.586-.586-1.535-.586-2.121 0-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121l10.439 10.439h-22.379c-.828 0-1.5.671-1.5 1.5s.672 1.5 1.5 1.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"mk-team-image-holder\"><div class=\"mk-team-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"886\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/E8B5771E-CCF3-490D-8C57-CAB3BEF5F487_1_105_c.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Picture of a student, Lucas Ayers, in front of the Clemson Paw\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/E8B5771E-CCF3-490D-8C57-CAB3BEF5F487_1_105_c.jpeg 886w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/E8B5771E-CCF3-490D-8C57-CAB3BEF5F487_1_105_c-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/E8B5771E-CCF3-490D-8C57-CAB3BEF5F487_1_105_c-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/E8B5771E-CCF3-490D-8C57-CAB3BEF5F487_1_105_c-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/E8B5771E-CCF3-490D-8C57-CAB3BEF5F487_1_105_c-105x105.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/E8B5771E-CCF3-490D-8C57-CAB3BEF5F487_1_105_c-750x750.jpeg 750w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 886px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 886\/886;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mk-team-item mk-team-sm-no\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mk-team-content\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"mk-team-text\"><p class=\"mk-team-name\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/orduz-navas\/\">Dr. Angie E. Orduz<\/a><\/p><div class=\"mk-team-position-icons\"><span class=\"mk-team-position swm-hide-none\">\/ Postdoc<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"mk-team-button swm-hide-none\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/orduz-navas\/\">About<svg class=\"swm-svg--arrow swm-svg-team-button-icon\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 32 32\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" width=\"512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m3 17.5h22.379l-10.44 10.439c-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121.293.294.677.44 1.061.44s.768-.146 1.061-.439l13-13c.586-.585.586-1.536 0-2.121l-13-13c-.586-.586-1.535-.586-2.121 0-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121l10.439 10.439h-22.379c-.828 0-1.5.671-1.5 1.5s.672 1.5 1.5 1.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"mk-team-image-holder\"><div class=\"mk-team-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"368\" height=\"441\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/2024_angie.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Portrait of angie Orduz\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/2024_angie.png 368w, https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/2024_angie-250x300.png 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 368px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 368\/441;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mk-team-item mk-team-sm-no\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mk-team-content\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"mk-team-text\"><p class=\"mk-team-name\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/partners\/\">Other collaborators and partners <\/a><\/p><\/div><span class=\"mk-team-button swm-hide-none\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/partners\/\">read more<svg class=\"swm-svg--arrow swm-svg-team-button-icon\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 32 32\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" width=\"512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m3 17.5h22.379l-10.44 10.439c-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121.293.294.677.44 1.061.44s.768-.146 1.061-.439l13-13c.586-.585.586-1.536 0-2.121l-13-13c-.586-.586-1.535-.586-2.121 0-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121l10.439 10.439h-22.379c-.828 0-1.5.671-1.5 1.5s.672 1.5 1.5 1.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"mk-team-image-holder\"><div class=\"mk-team-image\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87e6c0c mk-enable-fade-animation-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"87e6c0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f8fda4 e-flex e-con-boxed mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f8fda4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df6277c mk-t-animation-char elementor-widget__width-initial mk-enable-fade-animation-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-mk_animated_title\" data-id=\"df6277c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk_text_animation&quot;:&quot;char&quot;,&quot;text_delay&quot;:0.15,&quot;text_duration&quot;:1,&quot;text_stagger&quot;:0.02,&quot;text_on_scroll&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;text_translate_x&quot;:20,&quot;text_translate_y&quot;:0,&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mk_animated_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mk--animated-title\">Past Members of the lab<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9488dba mk-enable-fade-animation-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-mk_team\" data-id=\"9488dba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mk_team.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mk-team\">\r\n                <div class=\"mk-team-item mk-team-sm-no\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mk-team-content\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"mk-team-text\"><p class=\"mk-team-name\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/parker\/\">Connor Parker<\/a><\/p><div class=\"mk-team-position-icons\"><span class=\"mk-team-position swm-hide-none\">\/ MS Student <\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"mk-team-button swm-hide-none\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/parker\/\">About<svg class=\"swm-svg--arrow swm-svg-team-button-icon\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 32 32\" height=\"512\" 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class=\"mk-team-item mk-team-sm-no\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mk-team-content\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"mk-team-text\"><p class=\"mk-team-name\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/emerystair\/\">Emery Stair<\/a><\/p><div class=\"mk-team-position-icons\"><span class=\"mk-team-position swm-hide-none\">\/ Undergraduate Student <\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"mk-team-button swm-hide-none\"><a class=\"mk-team-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/uacl\/emerystair\/\">About<svg class=\"swm-svg--arrow swm-svg-team-button-icon\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 32 32\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" width=\"512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m3 17.5h22.379l-10.44 10.439c-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121.293.294.677.44 1.061.44s.768-.146 1.061-.439l13-13c.586-.585.586-1.536 0-2.121l-13-13c-.586-.586-1.535-.586-2.121 0-.586.585-.586 1.536 0 2.121l10.439 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6751393 mk-t-animation-char mk-enable-fade-animation-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-mk_animated_title\" data-id=\"6751393\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk_text_animation&quot;:&quot;char&quot;,&quot;text_delay&quot;:0.15,&quot;text_duration&quot;:1,&quot;text_stagger&quot;:0.02,&quot;text_on_scroll&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;text_translate_x&quot;:20,&quot;text_translate_y&quot;:0,&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mk_animated_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mk--animated-title\"><span class=\"mk-title-highlight\">do you need a <p>reference letter?<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div 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I am not interested in providing false\/empty statements and it is in your own interest to find the people who can say good things about you and your work.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6da78bd e-flex e-con-boxed mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6da78bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e34c33c e-con-full e-flex mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e34c33c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-575c33b e-con-full e-flex mk-enable-fade-animation-none mk-sticky-column-false mk-sticky-column-disable-tablet e-con e-child\" data-id=\"575c33b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73cc058 mk-t-animation-char elementor-widget__width-initial mk-enable-fade-animation-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-mk_animated_title\" data-id=\"73cc058\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mk_text_animation&quot;:&quot;char&quot;,&quot;text_delay&quot;:0.15,&quot;text_duration&quot;:1,&quot;text_stagger&quot;:0.02,&quot;text_on_scroll&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;text_translate_x&quot;:20,&quot;text_translate_y&quot;:0,&quot;mk-animation-effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;mk_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mk_animated_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mk--animated-title\">Are you interested in joining the lab? 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