If you are interested in undergraduate research in Dr. Miller's group, please stop by my office (Chemistry 1234)!

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Spring 2024 Research Team:

 

Alexandria (Lexi) Evans (third year, Biochemistry major)

Marisa Thompson (third year, Chemistry major - Polymer/Materials Science track)

Lauren Trout (third year, Chemistry major - Polymer/Materials Science track)

Abbigail (Abbi) Leach (third year, Biology major - pre-medicine track)

Jordan Pierce (second year, Chemistry major - Polymer/Materials Science)

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Miller Group - Student Presentations:

(*- MSU undergraduate presenter;**-MSU MS presenter):

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29. McGrew, E. A.*; Chatterjee, S.; Morales, A.; Salas-de la Cruz, D.; Miller, K. M. “Dual-ionic liquid functionalized cellulosic materials: Thermal, mechanical and conductive properties”, Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS), San Juan, PR, October, 2022. (poster)

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28. Timmermann, G. M.*; Miller, K. M. “Physicochemical properties of urethane-containing imidazolium ionic liquids from a non-isocyanate synthetic approach”, Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS), San Juan, PR, October, 2022. (poster)

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27. Brown, H.; Sims, S. M.; Miller, K. M. “Thermal and Conductive Properties of Perarylated Phosphonium Ionenes.” National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Diego, CA, March, 2022 (POLY poster)

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26. Eicher, G.*; Mars, M.*; McGrew, E. A.; Salas-de la Cruz, D.; Miller, K. M. “Ionic Liquid-Functionalized Cellulose Derivatives: Synthesis, Characterization, and Properties.” National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Diego, CA, March, 2022 (POLY/CELL poster).

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25. Lindenmeyer, K. M.*, Miller, K. M. "Poly(ionic liquid) Covalently Adaptable Networks Using Thermoreversible Diels-Alder Cycloaddition Chemistry." National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Philadelphia, PA, March 2020. 

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24. Miller, R. J.*; Trzepacz, C.; Miller, K. M. "Differentiation of the Can f 1 Allergen in Hypoallergentic Dog Hair Follicles Compared to Shedding Dog Hair Follicles." National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Philadelphia, PA, March 2020.

 

23. Smith, V. M.*; Byron, S. M.*; Salas de la Cruz, D.; Miller, Kevin M. "Synthesis and Characterization of Ionic Liquid-Functionalized Cellulose." Kentucky Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, November 2019, Berea College.

 

22. Sims, S. M.*; Whittaker, R. E.; Miller, K. M. "Phosphonium-containing Poly(ionic liquid) Networks Prepared from Thiol-ene 'Click' Photopolymerization." National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Orlando, FL, April, 2019. (POLY division).

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21. Bratton, A. F.*; Ellison, C. E.; Miller, K. M. "Improving the Recyclability of PET-PE Mixed Waste Streams." National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Orlando, FL, April, 2019. (POLY division).

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​20. Sims, Samantha M.*; Whittaker, R. E.; Miller, K. M. "Phosphonium-containing Poly(ionic liquid) Networks Prepared from Thiol-ene 'Click' Photopolymerization." 104th Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Academy of Science, November, 2018. (1st place poster presentation, organic/inorganic division).

 

19. Daymon, S. P.; Miller, K. M. "Dynamic Thiol-Michael Bonds in Poly(ionic liquid) Networks". 255th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March, 2018. (POLY poster; Sci-Mix)

 

18. Bratton, A. F.; Fannin, H. B.; Miller, K. M. "Imidazolium-Containing Thiol-ene Poly(ionic liquid) Membrane Networks: Conductive and Gas Separation Properties". 255th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March, 2018. (POLY poster; Sci-Mix)

 

17. Nguyen, A.*, Rhoades, T. C.*, Miller, K. M. "Thermal, Mechanical and Conductive Properties of 1,2,3-Triazolium Poly(Ionic Liquid) Polyester Networks." Kentucky Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY  November 2016. (WINNER: 1st place, physical sciences division)

 

16. Rhoades, T. C.*, Miller, K. M. "Imidazolium-Containing Thiol-ene Polymer Networks: Thermal, Mechanical and Conductive Properties." 47th Central Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Covington, KY May 2016.

 

15. Dippie, J. A.**, Miller, K. M. "Synthesis and Properties of Bisimidazolium-Containing Michael Addition Polymer Networks." 47th Central Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Covington, KY May 2016.

 

14. Adler, A. M.*, Miller, K. M. "Physicochemical Properties of 1,2,3-Triazolium Ionic Liquids." 38th Annual Area Collegiate Chemistry Meeting (ACCM), Murray State University, April 2015 (oral presentation).

 

13. De La Hoz, A. T.*, Miller, K. M. "Physicochemical and Long-Term Thermal Properties for a Series of 1-Alkyl-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolium Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide Ionic Liquids." 66th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Nashville, TN, October 16-19, 2014, (poster presentation - undergraduate/physical division)

 

12. Brauer, U. G.**, Miller, K. M. "Probing the Effect of Counteranion on the Physicochemical Porperties and Long-Term Thermal Stabilities of 1-Propyl-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolium Ionic Liquids." 66th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Nashville, TN, October 16-19, 2014, (poster presentation - organic division)

 

11. De La Hoz, A. T.*, Miller, K. M. "Physicochemical Properties of a Series of 1,2,4-Triazolium Ionic Liquids." 37th Annual SAACS Area College Chemistry Meeting, University of Tennessee-Martin, April 2014, (oral presentation)

 

10. Reeder, Z. K.*; Miller, K. M. "Imidazoliuim-Containing Polyurethanes: Deciphering the Relationship Between Structure and Thermal Properties." 37th Annual SAACS Area College Chemistry Meeting, University of Tennessee-Martin, April 2014, (oral presentation)

 

9. Whittington, C. P.*; Miller, K. M. "Linear and Covalently Crosslinked Polyesters Containing a Pendant Imidazolium Group: Synthesis and Thermal Properties." 37th Annual SAACS Area College Chemistry Meeting, University of Tennessee-Martin, April 2014, (oral presentation)

 

8. Reeder, Z. K.*; Miller, K. M. "Imidazoliuim-Containing Polyurethanes:  Deciphering the Relationship Between Structure and Thermal Properties." 246th ACS National Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, September, 2013, (POLY poster)

 

7. Whittington, C. P.*; Miller, K. M. "Linear and Covalently Crosslinked Polyesters Containing a Pendant Imidazolium Group:  Synthesis and Thermal Properties." 246th ACS National Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, September, 2013, (POLY poster)

 

6. Daily, L. A.*; Miller, K. M. "1H NMR and Thermal Analyses of 1,4-Dialkyl-1,2,4-triazolium Ionic Liquids." 47th ACS Midwest Regional Meeting, Omaha, NE, October 2012, (undergraduate poster) (WINNER - Outstanding Undergraduate Poster)

 

5. Reeder, Z. K.*; Miller, K. M. "Synthesis and Thermal Analysis of Imidazoliuim-Containing Polyurethanes." 47th ACS Midwest Regional Meeting, Omaha, NE, October 2012, (undergraduate poster)

 

4. Deng, F.**, Miller, K. M. "Computational and NMR Analysis of Bishydroxylated Imidazolium Ionic Liquids." 35th Annual SAACS Area College Chemistry Meeting, University of Tennessee-Martin, April 2012, (oral presentation)

 

3. Kim, S.*; Miller, K.M. "Investigating the Effects of Crosslinking on Aromatic-Based Michael Addition Polyesters." 35th Annual SAACS Area College Chemistry Meeting, University of Tennessee-Martin, April 2012. (oral and poster presentation)

 

2. Vu, H.**, Miller, K. M. "Ionic and Non-Ionic Michael Addition Polyesters." 35th Annual SAACS Area College Chemistry Meeting, University of Tennessee-Martin, April 2012. (oral presentation)

 

1. Bradford, B. N.*; Miller, K. M. “Effect of Ionic Liquids on Michael Addition Kinetics.” Kentucky Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, November 2011. (undergraduate poster)

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Miller Group - Student Awards:

 

George Timmermann - Loganathan Outstanding Undergraduate Student Research Award (Department of Chemistry, 2022)

 

Katelyn Lindenmeyer - Loganathan Outstanding Undergraduate Student Research Award (Department of Chemistry, 2021)

 

Katelyn Lindenmeyer - Outstanding Student Member Award (Kentucky Lakes Section - ACS, 2020)

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Abby Bratton - Outstanding Student Member Award (Kentucky Lakes Section - ACS, 2018)

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Samantha Sims - 1st place, organic/inorganic division; KAS Annual Meeting (2018)

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Samantha Daymon - POLY Undergraduate Travel Award (2018)

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Samantha Daymon - Outstanding Student in Organic Chemistry (ACS - Organic Division, 2018)

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Anh Nguyen - Outstanding Student in Organic Chemistry (ACS - Organic Division, 2017)

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Anh Nguyen - 1st place, organic/inorganic division; KAS Annual Meeting (2016)

 

Devin Hill - Outstanding Student in Organic Chemistry (ACS - Organic Division, 2016)

 

James Wistrom - Outstanding Senior Chemistry Major (Murray State, 2015)

 

Carli Whittington - Outstanding Graduating Senior Woman (Murray State, 2014)

 

Zach Reeder - Outstanding Student in Organic Chemistry (ACS - Organic Division, 2014)

 

Zach Reeder - Outstanding Student Member Award (Kentucky Lakes Section - ACS, 2013)

 

Lucas Daily - Outstanding Undergraduate Poster Award (2012 47th MWRM ACS)

 

Lucas Daily - Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher (Murray State - Scholar's Week, 2013)

 

Sooyeon Kim - Outstanding Graduating Senior (Murray State, 2012)

 

 

Miller Group Alumni:

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Pierson Perdue (Chemistry major - Polymer/Materials Science)

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Gracie Eicher (B. S. Biochemistry) - graduate school, University of Kentucky

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Morgan Mars (B. S. Biochemistry)- graduate school, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Hannah Brown (chemistry/math major)

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Katelyn Lindenmeyer (B.S. Chemistry, 2021) - graduate school, Clemson University

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Rose Miller (B.S. pre-Veterinary Sciences, 2021) - graduate school, University of Georgia

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Jalisha Hunter (B.S. Chemistry, 2021)

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Emili Stephens (B.S. Biology, 2021) - dental school (Indiana Univ.)

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Sarah Byron (B.S. Pre-Veterinary Sciences, 2020) - veterinary school (Auburn Univ.)

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Vanessa Smith (B.S. Pre-Veterinary Sciences, 2020) - veterinary school (Auburn Univ.)

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Mia Todd (Murray High School - RUI participant, 2019)

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Abigail Bratton (Honors Program, B.S. Chemistry 2019) - Ph.D. Chemistry Program, Virginia Tech

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Isaac Miller (Marshall County High School - RUI participant, 2018)

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Samantha Radomski (Calloway County High School - RUI participant, 2018)

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Samantha Daymon (Honors Program, B.S. Chemistry, 2018) - Polymer and Materials Science Ph.D. program (University of Southern Mississippi).

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Sunny Kwan (Honors Program, B.S. Chemistry, 2018) 

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Anh Nguyen (B.S. Chemistry, 2017) - Ph.D. University of Massachusetts (Chemical Engineering)

 

Abigail Adler (B.S. Chemistry, 2016) 

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Taylor Rhoades (Honors Program, B.S. Biology, 2016) - A.T. Still Dental School (MO)

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Joshua Dippie (M.S. Chemistry, 2016) - teacher, Jefferson County, KY school system

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Devin Hill (Honors Program, B.S. Chemistry, 2016) - graduate school, University of Kentucky

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Austin Clark (B.S. Chemistry, 2016) - medical school, University of Louisville

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James Wistrom (B.S. Chemistry, 2015) - medical school, University of Louisville

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Ulises Gonzalez Brauer (M.S. Chemistry, 2014) - Allnex (Louisville, KY)

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Andreah De La Hoz (B.S. Chemistry, 2014) - Aegis Sciences Corp.

 

Zachary Reeder (B.S. Chemistry Area, 2014) - AstraZeneca

 

Carli Whittington (Honors Program, B.S. Biology, 2014) - University of Louisville Medical School

 

Lucas Daily (B.S. Chemistry, 2013) - University of Louisville Medical School

Sooyeon Kim (B.S. Biology, 2012) - University of Kentucky (M.D.)

Brandy Bradford (B.S. Biology, 2011) - Physican's Assistant (Hot Springs, AR)

Feng Ding (M.S. Chemistry, 2012) - Sinochem Corporation

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