joshhammond@uchicago.edu

Josh Hammond is the Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago. In this role, he oversees recruitment marketing and content development, driving engagement with key audiences. He also manages project execution across a range of marketing and communications initiatives.

tinak@uchicago.edu

Tina Kemp administers the Salesforce applications that connect the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the Chicago Quantum Exchange with the individuals and institutions who partner with them to advance their impact. She works to ensure all departments have the functionality they need to support their relationship-building efforts while maintaining a cohesive, secure, and performant system.

hatticiar@uchicago.edu

Hatticia serves as the lead person of contact for the Galli Group in PME. As the lab manager/administrator, Hatticia supports the day-to-day operational and research needs of the Galli Group's complex research activities. These activities include the Galli lab (composed of 20+ students and post-doctoral research associates), a computational materials science center (MICCoM), and special events related to federally funded projects. Works closely with partners and faculty leads to plan, oversee, and execute all aspects of the research operation, particularly the organization of students and post-docs activities, grant proposal preparation and manuscript editing, as well as day-to-day operations of MICCoM.

jjones27@uchicago.edu

Juan works closely with Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) faculty, staff, and students to provide support and services from the dock area. He receives, tracks, and distributes all incoming parcels, packages, and lab gases throughout the PME division. He can be contacted with requests to send out packages and refill lab gases.

ericbottger@uchicago.edu

Eric Bottger is an IT Desktop Support Administrator for The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago. He is responsible for helping everyone on the PME team interface with IT tools securely, easily, and confidently. He also collaborates with campus partners to help support the PME mission to enhance its teaching and transmission of the scientific advances made here.

derekboyd@uchicago.edu

Derek Boyd is an IT Desktop Support Administrator for The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago. He is responsible for providing secure, stable, and reliable infrastructure and applications to support the mission of the PME. He also collaborates with campus partners to support the PME and deliver high-quality IT support, solutions, and services.

vanessaf@uchicago.edu

Vanessa Fortenberry is the Operations Specialist for the Chicago Quantum Institute at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, where she provides comprehensive support in operations, administration, event planning, and human resources to faculty and leadership. She brings nearly a decade of experience in higher education, with a background spanning both medical and academic campuses. Vanessa earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and recently completed the SHRM Certified Professional program at Northwestern University’s School of Professional Studies.

stellawang@uchicago.edu

Stella Wang supports the delivery of academic programs at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, with a focus on the master’s and undergraduate programs. Her work spans student engagement and support, records management, and admissions.

She is a dedicated higher education professional with a strong background in international admissions, student success, and diverse education strategies. Prior to her role at PME, Stella held positions at research and private universities, where she led recruitment initiatives, developed cross-institutional partnerships, and advanced relevant support systems for both students and staff.

Stella is actively involved in professional organizations, including the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA).

xsim@uchicago.edu

Xiao Yun works to increase employer engagement for recruitment purposes for PME grad students and postdocs.

sharmav@uchicago.edu

Vipul manages all operational aspects of the PME Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and oversees postdoctoral training standards, postdoctoral policies, resources & support services, and postdoctoral program development.