Hu Research Lab @ Colgate

Team

Commencement 2026 with Kim and Rob, May 2026
Group Photo, May 2026
Student gathering, July 2026
Award Convocation 2026, May 2026
Chemistry Tetrahedrathalon, July 2026
Chemistry Tetrahedrathalon, July 2026
Chemistry Tetrahedrathalon, July 2026
trivia, July 2026
Gongfang Hu (胡公方)

Gongfang Hu (胡公方)

Principal Investigator

  • Assistant Professor — Colgate University, 2022–now
  • Postdoc — Yale University, 2018–2022
  • PhD — North Carolina State University, 2013–2018
  • BS — Zhejiang University, 2009–2013

Olivia Pearre

Olivia Pearre

Undergraduate Researcher

Class of 2027

since Fall 2024

Hi, I'm a double major in chemistry and math! I love cats, watching movies, baking, exploring, and the beach :)

Conner Jones

Conner Jones

Undergraduate Researcher

Class of 2027

since Fall 2025

I am a chemistry major and an Italian minor. I love cats, video games, cars, and skiing. I also play bass in the Colgate orchestra!

Kyle Yoon

Kyle Yoon

Undergraduate Researcher

Class of 2029

since Spring 2026

I am a chemistry major and love videogames, watching movies, plants, nature, and going to the beach.

Taylor Cloud

Taylor Cloud

Undergraduate Researcher

Class of 2027

since Fall 2026

I'm a Biochemistry major pursuing a career in medicine. Outside of research, I'm learning to play the piano, enjoy cooking and traveling, and volunteer as an EMT.

John Bernatavicius

John Bernatavicius

Undergraduate Researcher

Class of 2027

since Fall 2026

I’m a biochemistry major and French minor. Outside of the lab, I’m an avid rugby player, guitarist, and Boston sports fan.

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