Current Group Members

Principal Investigator

Prof. Yulia Maximenko (y.maximenko@colostate.edu)

Postdoctoral Researchers

Our group currently has no post-docs. If you are interested, please reach out to Prof. Maximenko.

Graduate Students

Hasive Ahmad (hasive.ahmad@colostate.edu)

Before joining CSU, I received my M.S. in physics from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. My current research interest is nanofabrication and emergent 2D materials and investigate their exotic properties. Besides work, I love high altitude hiking and literature.

Google Scholar

I am a second year grad student interested in experimental condensed matter and quantum materials. I studied physics and computer science at the Illinois Institute of Technology and joined the Maximenko group at Colorado State University in Spring 2024.

Undergraduate Students

Michael “Tripp” Pientka

I am a junior undergraduate physics major with interests in crystal growth, topological materials, and quantum computing. I will be pursuing graduate school after graduation. Outside of research, I enjoy cycling, rock climbing, and board games!

Michael Schenck

I am a junior undergraduate interested in condensed matter and nuclear physics. After undergrad, I will be pursuing a PhD in physics.

Spencer Lenius

I am a junior in the undergraduate physics program and minor in the mathematics program. I am interested in micro-technologies and applications for condensed matter physics. My eventual goal is to get a masters in physics post-graduation. When not working on physics, I enjoy skateboarding, hiking, video games, and hanging out with friends.

Former Members

Levi Wakeham, 2023-2024, Current employment: construction