People

A collaborative group built around curiosity and mentorship.

The Durantini Lab brings together undergraduate and graduate researchers working at the intersection of photochemistry, microbiology, fluorescence imaging, oxidative stress, and functional materials.

Principal investigator

Lab leadership

Dr. Andres M. Durantini

Dr. Andres M. Durantini

Principal Investigator

Dr. Durantini leads an interdisciplinary research program focused on bacterial oxidative stress, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy, single-cell fluorescence microscopy, bacteriophage-photochemistry interfaces, and photoactive materials.

The group emphasizes mechanistic thinking, quantitative experimentation, and hands-on research training across chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, imaging, and materials science.

DepartmentChemistry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
OfficeScience West, Room 3140

Current members

Graduate researchers

Current graduate students contribute across the laboratory's photochemistry, microbiology, imaging, and antimicrobial research programs.

Taufiq Khan

Taufiq Khan

M.S. Student, Chemistry

Graduate researcher in the Durantini Lab.

Nitika Paudyal

Nitika Paudyal

M.S. Student, Chemistry

Graduate researcher in the Durantini Lab.

Current members

Undergraduate researchers

Undergraduate students are active participants in the Durantini Lab and contribute to projects spanning photochemistry, microbiology, fluorescence microscopy, antimicrobial research, bacteriophages, and photoactive materials.

Lab alumni

Former members

We are grateful to the students who have contributed to the growth of the Durantini Lab and its research program.

Omnia AhmedFormer Graduate Student
Jesus GomezFormer Undergraduate Researcher
Cydney RogersFormer Undergraduate Researcher
Yusra AmenaFormer Undergraduate Researcher
Noah PhilipsFormer Undergraduate Researcher
Brenden AuerbachFormer Undergraduate Researcher
Brooke HarmsFormer Undergraduate Researcher
Madyson LaBotteFormer Undergraduate Researcher
Mason McBrideFormer Undergraduate Researcher
Duong NguyenSpring 2025 · Undergraduate Research Assistant
Allie FisheringSpring 2025 · Undergraduate Research Assistant
Maria PostonSpring 2025 · Undergraduate Research Assistant
Milan JamesSpring 2025 · Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jenna GorsuchSpring 2025 · Undergraduate Research Assistant
Zoey LaneSpring 2025 · Undergraduate Research Assistant
Emalie MosherSpring 2025 · Undergraduate Research Assistant
Hayden TrezekSpring 2025 · Undergraduate Research Assistant
Alyne Von KiedrowskiSpring 2025 · Undergraduate Research Assistant
Michael FlemingFall 2024 · Undergraduate Research Assistant
Amaechine AningoFall 2024 · Undergraduate Research Assistant
Abigail BartlettFall 2024 · Undergraduate Research Assistant

Join the lab

Interested in research with us?

Students interested in photochemistry, microbiology, fluorescence microscopy, antimicrobial research, or photoactive materials are encouraged to get in touch.

Contact Dr. Durantini