September 29, 2026
The molecular engineering (MolE) doctoral program is excited to introduce the 2026 PhD cohort. Get to know our 15 exceptional new doctoral students who bring a diverse range of academic backgrounds, research interests and experiences. We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in our community!
Nicole Alizade
She/Her/Hers
Nicole’s research focuses on engineering light-responsive protein systems that direct de novo DNA synthesis within living cells, combining generative design with optogenetic control to develop programmable nanopore variants that overcome the scale, complexity and environmental limitations of current technologies.
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