Undergraduate students
marta V. guseva
Undergraduate Researcher (joined the Gunasooriya Lab, Fall 2023)
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Expected-2026
Marta is dedicated to living a substantial lifestyle and wishes to leverage her knowledge to develop innovative solutions that promote environmental conservation and the overall sustainability of our society. She enjoys yoga, cooking, playing chess with friends, and thrifting.
RUBY D. HALL
Undergraduate Researcher (joined the Gunasooriya Lab, Fall 2023)
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Expected-2026
Ruby is interested in expanding her knowledge of chemical kinetics and gaining a deeper understanding of how a chemical engineering degree can be used to impact the advancement toward a more sustainable future. In her free time, Ruby likes to read, play the piano, and play card games with friends and family.
SARAH C. KELBAUGH
Undergraduate Researcher (joined the Gunasooriya Lab, Fall 2023)
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Expected-2026
Minor in Business
Sarah is from Austin, Texas. She is currently pursuing a Chemical Engineering degree with a minor in business at the University of Oklahoma. She grew up with an interest in engineering, and as she continues her major, she finds an interest in sustainability. In her free time, Sarah likes to paint, cook, and bake.
Brooke RufF
Undergraduate Researcher (joined the Gunasooriya Lab, Spring 2025)
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Expected-2027
Brooke is from the Houston, Texas area. She is passionate about making discoveries in the physical world through chemical and mathematical computations. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, and playing tennis.
Oghenetega Botti
Undergraduate Researcher (joined the Gunasooriya Lab, Summer 2025)
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Expected-2027
Tega grew up in eSwatini and moved to Norman in 2023. She is passionate about sustainable forms of energy and is interested in exploring innovative ways to improve industrial processes and product development. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and shows with friends, spending quality time with family, crocheting, and drawing.
Kate Wattenbarger
Undergraduate Researcher (joined the Gunasooriya Lab, Fall 2025)
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Expected-2028
Kate is from Oklahoma. She is a senior at the University of Oklahoma, and in the Gunasooriya Lab, her research focuses on the effects of acid electrolyte anions on metal surfaces and oxides through computational methods. In her free time, she enjoys baking and cooking.
Matthew Suarez
Undergraduate Researcher (joined the Gunasooriya Lab, Fall 2025)
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Expected-2029
Matthew is from Oklahoma. He is interested in developing sustainable energy solutions. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing tennis, and chess.