Degree: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Specialization in Biochemistry 
Research Professor: Professor Kevin Lehmann

Biography

Robert grew up in McLean, VA and graduated from Trinity Christian School in Fairfax. He will be graduating from UVA with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Specialization in Biochemistry, with ACS certification and a minor in Psychology.

He joined the lab of Dr. Kevin Lehmann in the Department of Chemistry in the fall of 2017. He has researched the interaction of mercury vapor with light at 405 nm and 254 nm in an attempt to describe the formation of a metastable state. The goal of this project is to test the validity of a kinetic model that would allow mercury to be detected with high fidelity in trace amounts using 405 nm lasers.

Robert enjoys writing and playing tabletop games with his friends. He worked as a volunteer at the UVA Battle Building through Madison House Medical Services for his entire time at UVA. He also recently regained an interest in running.

After graduating, Robert will take a gap year in order to take the MCAT, apply to medical school, and work a job.