Group Members
In the Johnson Lab, we recognize that diversity of thought, background and experience drive innovation and learning. Thus, we strive to foster an environment that supports the training, education and success of all scientists in our group.
Principal Investigator
Oleta Johnson, PhD
Assistant Professor, Principal Investigator
She / Her
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- Hometown: Charleston, SC
- B.S. in Biochemistry, Florida A & M University; Ph.D. in Chemical Biology, University of Michigan
- Hobbies: Dancing, going to concerts, trying new physical activities
Postdoctoral Researchers
Kenton Weigel, Ph.D.
Postdoc
He / Him
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- Hometown: Villanova, PA
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Cornell University
- BS in Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia
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Graduate Students
Cordiana Cozier
Graduate Student
She / Her
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- Hometown: Boston, MA
- B.S. in Chemistry, Syracuse University
- Hobbies: Trying out fun new restaurants and spending time with family and friends.
Aaron Petty
Graduate Student
He / Him
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- Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
- B.S. in Chemistry, Duke University | Minor in Biology
- Hobbies: Guitar, reading, BJJ, cooking, cycling
Eesha Yadav
Graduate Student
She / Her
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- Hometown: Ashland, MA
- B.S. in Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University
- Hobbies: Cooking, hiking (being outdoors), reading, trying new restaurants
Natalie Heitman
Graduate Student
She / Her
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- Hometown: Traverse City, MI
- B.S. in Chemistry & B.S. in Biophysics
- University of Michigan
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Rosalind Lucier
Graduate Student
She / Her
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- Hometown: South Kingstown, RI
- B.A. in Chemistry and History, Wellesley College
- MPhil in Archealogical Science
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Amy Vidal
Graduate Student
She / Her
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- Hometown: Lancaster, PA
- B.A. in Biochemistry | Minor in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, University of Pennsylvania
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Undergraduate Students
Bridget Allan
UROP Student
She / Her
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- Hometown: Cambridge, MA
- Chemistry Major with a Concentration in Philosophy
- Hobbies: Running and Pottery
Support Staff
Away From The Bench
