MontclareLabs

The lab focuses on protein engineering & molecular design. Led by Prof @jkmontclare. Follow us to get updates on our most recent work & interests!

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Job well done to @MontclareLabs Isabella Huang for representing our lab at the NSF’s @chemmatcars_n ASWAXS Users Workshop, held August 19–21, 2026, at @argonne!
#lablife #phdlife #biomaterials

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Congratulations to high school researchers Fawzia Nila & Melisa Jimenez Canizal for successfully completing the ARISE program at @MontclareLabs under the supervision of Megh Raj Bhatt, PhD! @NYUPolyK12STEM

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Congratulations to @MontclareLabs Darren Sea and Basia Czarkowska for presenting their research on developing enzymes for polymer synthesis and supercharged protein•exosome complexes for gene delivery, respectively, at the 2026 UGSRP Symposium! #UGSRP2026 #Undergradlife

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Congratulations @MontclareLabs Hao-Wei Shih, Megh Raj Bhatt, PhD and collaborator Elizabeth Henaff on the publication of “Protein-Based Biomaterials for Sequestration and Delivery of Metal Ions and Organic Compounds”! #lablife #biomaterials

https://t.co/sv0MhsfiQ2

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Please join me in congratulating @MontclareLabs Megh Raj Bhatt, PhD, on being awarded the prestigious Gordon & Betty @MooreFound ’s Postdoctoral Fellowship! I could not be prouder to see Megh’s dedication, innovative thinking, & scientific excellence recognized at this level.

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Please join me in welcoming #highschool researchers Fawzia Nila from Thomas A Edison Career & Technical High School & Melisa Jimenez Canizal from Academy of American Studies to @MontclareLabs! They are working under Megh Bhatt, PhD. #k12stem #lablife #nyutandonmade

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Happy 250th America! And for those of you ever wondering why the Statue of Liberty is green, it is due to oxidation of her copper facade! #stem #4thofjuly

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Congratulations to @MontclareLabs Jonathan, Andrew, Isabella, Nada, Zara & colleagues Chengyu, Seungri, Ray & Xi on this new @BiochemistryACS paper demonstrating that a single ala mutation in protein block copolymers enhances water-responsive actuation! https://t.co/oxlJToP1uG

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Happy Father’s Day! #stem #fathersday

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Welcome Hanshika Biswas a Biotechnology MS student & Micahael Samuel a ChemE BS student at NYU Tandon School of Engineering to @MontclareLabs! We look forward to their research contributions to the lab. #lablife

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Job well done to @MontclareLabs Temi Majekodunmi, Isabella Huang & Smriti Thosani for presenting their research at the 1st Annual Graduate Research Symposium in CBE! #welldone #gradlife

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Join me in welcoming Jeremy Craig to @MontclareLabs! He graduated from @UMichigan in 2022 with a BS in #Biochemistry. He is currently pursuing an #MS in #Biotechnology and #Entrepreneurship at @NYUTandon where his interests include biomaterials & biotechnology in healthcare.

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Welcome #undergrads Darren Sea & Basia Czarkowska to @MontclareLabs! Both are rising #ChemBioEng majors joining us this summer. Darren will advance research on #biocatalysts for sustainable plastic, while Basia will develop #biomaterials for gene delivery applications.
#lablife

[provizigen @provizigen]

Welcome Dr. Jonathan Sun to ProViZiGen! Jonathan is an interdisciplinary chemist and engineer whose work spans biomaterials, protein engineering, and therapeutic delivery. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from @nyuniversity in 2026!
#startup
#entrepreneurship

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Job well done to @MontclareLabs Megh Bhatt & Andrew Bai for presenting their biomaterials research at the NYAS Chem Bio Symp!
Reconnected with Alanna Schepartz after her inspiring keynote. Grateful for the mentors, trainees & colleagues who strengthen our scientific community.

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Congratulations to @MontclareLabs Katarina Milas for passing her qualifying exam with flying colors! She is now officially a #PhD candidate! #phdlife #cheme #milestone #labtradition 🎉🎂

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Official @nyuniversity #Chemisty #PhD hooding ceremony to honor Dr. Jonathan Sun! Congratulations @MontclareLabs #phd21! #phdone #congratagrad #classof2026 @nyuchemistry

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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms out there! #mothersday #stem

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Job well done to @MontclareLabs Muhammadzohir Hidoyatov for presenting his research on fluorinated biomaterials at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Polymer Day 2026! #gradlife #biopolymers #bme

[Dr. Jin Kim Montclare @jkmontclare]

Please join me in Congratulating @MontclareLabs Temi Majekodunmi & Dr. Jonathan Sun on being celebrated at the 2026 Commencement Award Ceremony!

Temi was awarded the Inclusive Excellence Award &
Jonathan received the Irving Skeist Award for the best thesis! #welldone #phdlife