About Sameeha

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Element(s): Bromine, Sulfur

Physico-chemical constant(s): Avogadro

Extracurricular activities: Playing video/board games, rowing, hiking, volunteering, reading, hand building pottery

Food/drink: Tomato chutney, potato cutlets, Terry’s chocolate orange

Sameeha Sultana

Undergraduate Student (January 2025–present)
University of Rochester, Class of 2028

Email: ssultan3@u.rochester.edu

Hello! My name is Sameeha Sultana. I am from Houston, Texas. During high school, I became interested in chemistry after carving out a jack o’lantern with acetylene gas and a lighter. My chemistry class quite literally sparked my curiosity, and I sought out research experiences that have allowed me to see its applications in different fields. As an undergraduate, I aim to learn what skills and knowledge researchers in chemistry develop to tackle real-world challenges that range from energy conversion, catalysis, and environmental sustainability. I am excited to see what it means to be a chemist through the Thorarinsdottir Group! In my free time, I am most likely rowing with my team, reading a fantasy book with good world building, or volunteering at the hospital.