Fourth-year Excellence Fellowships awarded to seven Chemistry PhD students
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (8/7/2025) – Seven Department of Chemistry PhD students have been awarded Excellence Fellowships for the 2025-26 academic year. Congratulations to the awardees – Rana Abdu, Raihana Afroz, Porhouy Minh, Jack Orr, Dani Rodriguez, Parker Staub, and Sk Zubaer Zaman!
Rana Abdu
2025-2026 Lester C. and Joan M. Krough Excellence Fellowship in Chemistry
Adviser: Courtney Roberts
Raihana Afroz
2025-2026 Kenneth E. and Marion S. Owens Excellence Fellowship in Chemistry
Adviser: Varun Gadkari
Porhouy Minh
2025-2026 Wayland E. Noland Excellence Fellowship in Chemistry
Adviser: Sapna Sarupria
Jack Orr
2025-2026 Wayland E. Noland Excellence Fellowship in Organic Chemistry
Adviser: Thomas Hoye
Dani Rodriguez
2025-2026 Robert and Jill DeMaster Excellence Fellowship in Chemistry
Adviser: Erin Carlson
Parker Staub
2025-2026 Wayland E. Noland Excellence Fellowship in Chemistry
Adviser: Christopher Douglas
Sk Zubaer Zaman
2025-2026 Lester C. and Joan M. Krough Excellence Fellowship in Chemistry
Adviser: Philippe Buhlmann
The University of Minnesota Department of Chemistry Excellence Fellowships recognize outstanding rising fourth-year students who have demonstrated academic excellence. Each excellence fellowship winner receives a $5,000 award and a 50% RA appointment in Fall and Spring semesters in the 2025-2026 academic year. The Excellence Fellowships are made possible by philanthropic contributions from the Chemistry alumni and donor community.