Milena Jovanovic (she/her)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Milena began her science education at the University of Belgrade, where she got a B.S. in chemistry. She continued her education at the University of Colorado Boulder, earning a Ph.D. in chemical physics. Before arriving at NC State, she conducted postdoctoral research at Princeton University. In addition to exploring chemical bonding, Milena enjoys reading, running, and aerial acrobatics.
e-mail: mjovano@ncsu.edu
Olajumoke Kalejaiye – Jummy (she/her)
Postdoctoral Researcher
I got my BSc in Pure and Applied Chemistry at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. I continued my education in Chemistry at the University of Reno, Nevada where I obtained my PhD. Worked as a postdoc for a year at Brigham Young University before joining the Jovanovic group at NC State in 2024. Binge-watching shows on Netflix is my favorite pastime.
e-mall: odkaleja@ncsu.edu
Michael Reu Hu (he/him)
Undergraduate Student
Rei is currently an undergraduate Aerospace Engineering student but also has an interest in quantum chemistry and astronomy. His favorite topics include cosmology and higher-dimensional shapes. Aside from science, Rei enjoys listening to music, drawing, and spending time with his two cats– Binky and Honey.