
Sid Creutz
Assistant Professor
B.S. Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2010)
Ph.D. Chemistry, California Institute of Technology (2016)
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Washington (2016-2019)
Contact: screutz@chemistry.msstate.edu
CV: link
Current Group Members

Naira Arrykova
PhD Student
National University of Science and Technology (MISiS) ’21
B.S. Nanotechnology and Microsystem Technology

Jaylan Billups
PhD Student
University of Mississippi ’17
B.S. Chemistry

Ryan Gaynor
PhD Student
Kennesaw State University ’19
B.S. Chemistry (ACS Certified)
Concentration: Pharmaceutical chemistry

Vaishali Kshirsagar
PhD Student
Amravati University
B.S. in Chemistry ’06
M.S. in Organic Chemistry ’08

Rajesh Mukkera
PhD Student
Kakatiya University, ’09
B.S. in Industrial Chemistry
Osmania University ’12
M.S. in Organic Chemistry

Daniela Sanchez Arana
PhD Student
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos ’19
B.S. in Chemistry

Daniel Zilevu
PhD Student
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology ’15
B.S. Chemistry

Kaylee Clavo
Undergrad Researcher
Mississippi State University
B.S. Biochemistry, anticipated

Jennifer Greer
Undergrad Researcher
Mississippi State University
B.S. Chemistry, anticipated 2025

Nicole Ingram
Undergrad Researcher
Mississippi State University
B.S. Chemistry and Microbiology, anticipated 2023

Shelby Lindsey
Summer Undergrad Researcher
Mississippi State University
B.S. Chemistry (pre-med concentration), anticipated 2023

Autumn Locke
Undergrad Researcher
Mississippi State University
B.S. Chemistry, anticipated 2025

Omri Parks
Undergrad Researcher
Mississippi State University
B.S. Chemistry, anticipated 2023

William Shy
Undergrad Researcher
Mississippi State University
B.S. Chemical Engineering, anticipated
Prospective Group Members
Graduate students:
Prospective grad students first need to apply through the chemistry graduate program at MSU. Click here for more info. Please Note: The lab is currently full and we do not expect to be actively recruiting new grad students in Fall 2022. Students interested in our group may want to consider working with other faculty in the Inorganic Chemistry subdivision: https://www.chemistry.msstate.edu/research/inorganic/
Undergraduate students:
Undergraduate students at all levels are welcome. No prior research experience is necessary, only an enthusiasm for chemistry and synthesis and a strong work ethic. Students who have taken or are currently taking organic chemistry may be given priority, but this is not an absolute requirement. Note: Unfortunately, we do not currently expect to have space for additional new undergraduate researchers during Summer 2022, Fall 2022, or Spring 2023. However, we will definitely be recruiting for Summer 2023 and beyond.
Postdoc applicants:
We do not currently have funding for an additional postdoctoral researcher, however interested candidates may still get in touch by sending their CV and cover letter to Dr. Creutz, and may be contacted if funding becomes available. I also welcome the opportunity to support postdoc candidates in any relevant fellowship applications.
Group Alumni

Dr. Ge Mu
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Houston, Ph.D. (Inorganic Chemistry) 2020
Sun Yat-sen University, M.S. (Chemical Biology) 2015
Sun Yat-sen University, B.S. (Chemistry) 2013
Current: Industry

Tom Boggess
MS, 2022
Thesis: Halide Substitution of Ternary Bismuth Chalcogenides for Photovoltaic Applications

David Mees
Post-Bac Research Assistant, Fall 2022

Annaleena Hansen
REU Student, Summer 2022
B.S. Chemistry 2022, University of North Georgia (Anticipated)

Baylee McIntyre
Undergrad Researcher
B.S. Chemistry 2022, Mississippi State University
Current: Chemistry PhD student at Vanderbilt University

Dr. Daijun Feng
Postdoctoral Researcher

Mitchell Faucheux
Summer 2019 Research Assistant
Louisiana Tech University ’15
B.S. Chemistry

Zoe Fokakis
Undergrad Researcher
Mississippi State University
B.S. Chemistry and Psychology, 2020
Current: MD-PhD student

Nathan Allgaier
Undergrad Researcher
Mississippi State University

Brian Jordan
Summer Undergrad Researcher
Tougaloo College
B.S. Biology, anticipated 2023
Current: Undergrad at Tougaloo
Old Group Photos
Fall 2021 Spring 2021 July 2020