Dr. Joseph Teprovich
Associate Professor
[email protected]
Eucalyptus Hall 2305

Education
Ph.D Chemistry, Lehigh University (2008)
B.S. Chemistry, DeSales University (2003)
B.S. Environmental Science, DeSales University (2003)

Postdoctoral Appointments
Savannah River National Lab, 2009-2011
Lehigh University, 2008-2009

Professional Experience
Aarhus University (Aarhus, Denmark), Visiting Associate Professor, 2025
Sandia National Lab (Livermore, CA), Visiting Faculty (via DOE-Visiting Faculty Program) 2021
Savannah River National Lab, Principal Scientist, 2011-2017
University of South Carolina Aiken, Adjunct Professor, 2014-2017
DeSales University, Adjunct Professor, 2008-2009

Current Students

Master's Students
Khoren Movsesyan:
B.S. Chemistry UC Santa Cruz
Batteries
Wiraya Poungparam:
B.S. Biochemistry CSUN
Batteries

Undergraduate Students
Sergio Mouzaya (DOE Research)
Lianna Engoyan (Batteries)
Hailey Pakhanyan (Batteries)
Nicholas De La Cruz (Batteries)
Victoria Hernandez (Batteries)

Alumni

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Masters:
Nicholas Porcellino, 2024: Synthesis and Characterization of Lanthanide Series Metal Hydride Nanoparticles (CSL Plasma)
Matthew Green, 2023: Closo-borate electrolytes for improved performance and safety in next generation battery systems (Wildcat Discovery Technologies)
Jesus Hernandez, 2023:  Synthesis and characterization of lawsone based polymer dots for intracellular imaging. ​(Pursuing a Ph.D at UCLA)​
Katty Kaydanik, 2021:  Novel Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Lithium-Ion Batteries (Stellant Systems)
Osma Gomez, 2021:  Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) as Probes of Biological Systems (Pursuing Ph.D at University of Maryland)
Anthony R. Bernot Jr., 2021:  Photophysical Properties of Fullerene Derived Nanostructures

Undergraduates:
Hovnan Simonyan (Pursuing Ph.D at Yale University), Eliseo Vergara Reyes, Zaineh Khalifeh, Andrew Fraire (Pursuing Ph. D at USC), Cesar Coronado, Savannah Servera, Rachel Lindvall, Christopher Pakhanyan (Pursuing Ph.D at USC), Nanor Bedrosian (applying to medical schools), Michael Orellana (Beyond Meat), James Te, Michael Kallas (Northrop Grumman), Edgar Movsesian (PPG Industries), Miguel Orozco (Pursuing Ph.D at UCSB), Chris Babasi, Conor Barrett (Amgen), Paulo Melgar, Linda Chan, Jovy Santos

Honorary Group Member
Mr. Walt "Clyde" Frazier
Two-time Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, 2x NBA Champion, 7x NBA All-star, the first NBA player to have a shoe endorsement deal, and the greatest Knick of all-time, checking in with Dr. T on his birthday.