Muchalski Research Group at Fresno State
We are organic chemistry research group in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Fresno. We aim to discover and develop new reactions for more efficient and sustainable synthesis of agrochemicals, medicines, and materials.
We are always looking for motivated undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student researchers. Learn more about research opportunities in the HMLab.
Recent News
2026-05-15 It is graduation season. Congratulations to our Class of ‘26: Aaron Cano, Catherine Blanken, and Hudson Burt. Best of luck to you all in your future endeavors. We will miss you!
2026-05-09 Another strong representation from the HMLab at the Graduation and Awards Banquet. Congratulations to Aaron (ACS Analytical Chemistry Award), Catherine (ACS Organic Chemistry Award), Ann (Downing Scholarship), and Felix (ACS Physical Chemistry Award). Congratulations!
2026-04-22 Another strong representation from the HMLab at the 2026 Central California Research Symposium. Ann, Jocelyn, Mariah, and Felix showcased our recent discoveries.
2026-03-27 Felix Breine was selected is among the 2026 recipients of the prestigious 2026 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. Congratulations to Felix!
2026-03-21 Another successful showing at the 2026 Spring National Meeting in Atlanta. Felix and Mariah presented their posters. We all got through the airport security without any issues and made it back home safely.
2026-02-17 Mariah Sadeddin received $1,000 travel award from the San Joaquin Valley Local Section to go to the 2026 ACS Spring National Meeting in Atlanta. Congratulations!
2026-01-12 Felix Breine was selected as a 2026 Snyder Scholar and will complete a summer research fellowship at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, working in the lab of Prof. Marin Burke. Congratulations to Felix!
2025-10-26 Aaron Cano presented his research at the 2025 Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Jose. Congratulations to Aaron!
2025-10-01 Warm welcome to a new group member, Eric Lockton, who will be joining us as a graduate research assistant.
2025-08-28 New academic year has started. Welcome to our new members: Catherine, Hee Won (Ann), Jocelyn, and Hudson. It’s time for a new group photo!
Summer 2025 was busy. Although the fume hoods in our lab were off for repairs and maintenance, we took advantage of the space in the teaching labs to continue our research. Jorge spent the summer working with chemists at UC Davis (Dr. Franz) and got to play with some fancy ReactIR equipment.
2025-05-19 Construction in the Science Building forced fume hood shut down in our lab but students were not deterred.
2025-05-17 Awards, recognitions, and bittersweet farewells. Best of luck to Class of ‘25: Karen, Chelsea, and Analeigha!
2025-05-09 Hot of the press: our latest article titled “Gold(I)-Catalyzed Synthesis of Benzofurans from Tetrahydropyranyl (THP) Ethers of o-Alkynylphenols” was published in Chemistry - An Asian Journal. Congratulations to Jeremy, Isabela, and Kirubel. DOI: 10.1002/asia.202500093 (Full text via Fresno State Library)