Thong Pham
Education: B.S. University of Maryland (2024)
Advisor: Prof. Michael Shi
Year: 1st Year
Thong was born in Vinh Long, Vietnam, but grew up in Frederick, Maryland. He attended the University of Maryland, College Park, where he majored in biochemistry and conducted research on gold-catalyzed cyclizations. In late 2024, he joined the Cook lab and is now focused on bistrifluoromethylation chemistry. In his free time, Thong enjoys going to the gym, playing basketball, watching sports, and savoring delicious food.