Principal Investigator
Victoria Grace Muir, Ph.D.
email: vmuir@udel.edu
office: Colburn Lab 211
phone: 302-831-1359
Prof. Victoria Muir (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware, where she began her appointment in Fall 2024. She earned her B.ChE. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 2018 and completed her Ph.D. in Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania in 2022 as an NSF Graduate Research Fellow in the lab of Prof. Jason Burdick. She then pursued postdoctoral research as a Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University with Prof. Sujit Datta. Her work has been recognized with numerous honors, including the AIChE 35 Under 35 Award (2023), the Solomon R. Pollack Award for Excellence in Graduate Bioengineering Research (2023), the Penn Prize for Excellence in Graduate Teaching (2020), the Poddar Award for Rising Star in Chemical Engineering (2019), and the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2019).
Graduate Students
Lawrence Azzariti
Lawrence Azzariti (he/him) is a Ph.D. student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware. He joined the Muir Lab in Fall 2024. Lawrence's research focuses on designing microbial granular hydrogels for 3D printing. He earned his B.S. from Princeton University in 2024. Outside the lab, he enjoys video gaming, cooking, and swimming.
Hannah Zucco
Hannah Zucco (she/her) is a Ph.D. student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware. She joined the Muir Lab in Fall 2024. Hannah's research focuses on designing microbial-based biomaterials inspired by musculoskeletal tissues. She earned her B.S. from University of Pittsburgh in 2024. Outside the lab, she enjoys piano, crafting, and going on adventures with her dog.
Ruth Pereira
Ruth Pereira (she/her) is a Ph.D. student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware. She joined the Muir Lab in Fall 2024. Ruth's research focuses on studying phage-bacteria dynamics in complex environments. She earned her B.S. from Stony Brook University in 2024. Outside the lab, she enjoys hiking, live music, and writing.
Undergraduate Students
Miles Meadows
Miles Meadows (he/him) is a senior undergraduate student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware. He joined the Muir Lab in Fall 2024, and is currently pursuing his Senior Thesis in the lab. Miles' research focuses on biofabrication of complex pathways to study bacterial migration. Outside the lab, he enjoys soccer, video games, and riding around on motorcycles.
Jackson Myers
Jackson Myers (he/him) is a senior undergraduate student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware. He joined the Muir Lab in Fall 2024, and is currently pursuing his Senior Thesis in the lab. Jackson's research focuses on using resin-based 3D printing to design microbial cell culture studies. Outside the lab, he enjoys robotics and hiking.
Muir Lab Alumni
Undergraduate Students
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Bala Saravanan (Fall 2024-Spring 2025)
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Ansolei Taliaferro (Summer 2024, co-advised with Prof. Cathy Fromen as a part of UD CHARM REU)
Interested in joining The Muir Lab @ UDel CBE?
Graduate Students
The University of Delaware is a fantastic place to pursue graduate studies in chemical and biomolecular engineering! Within the UD Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, graduate students need to gain admission first before being eligible for placement in a specific research group. For more information, please visit the UDel CBE grad admissions webpage. Prospective graduate students who have already gained admission to the University of Delaware graduate program are encouraged to get in touch to discover more about the group!
Undergraduate Students
UD undergraduate students in any department interested in joining the group for research are invited to send an email with the subject "Undergraduate Research Application." Please attach an updated resume (1-2 pages) and include a concise cover letter (1-2 paragraphs) outlining your interest in the group's research and your desired time commitment.
Want to know more about preparing resumes and cover letters? Check out these resources!
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UD Career Center Resume and Cover Letter Webpage (includes resume examples for resumes for First Years as well!)
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UD Career Center Drop-In Hours (for feedback on your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, etc.)
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UD LinkedIn Learning - Did you know that all UD students and staff have access to LinkedIn Learning? Go to the UD LinkedIn Learning webpage to set up your account. Through LinkedIn Learning, you can find so many great instructional videos about professional development, skill building, applying to jobs, and more!
Postdoctoral Fellows
Please stay posted for details on postdoc openings.