Jonathan Bajko
Education
B.S. Chemistry, Grand Valley State University
Research Advisor: Dr. Matthew Hart
Favorite Quote
"Work hard, play harder!"
If you were a piece of lab equipment, what would you be?
If I could be a piece of lab equipment, I’d be a High Resolution Mass Spectrometer—because I do the heavy lifting in both data and dumbbells. Precision by day, powerlifter by night.
About Johnny (he/him)
Johnny is originally from Ada, Michigan, where he attended Forest Hills Eastern High School and excelled both academically and athletically. He completed his undergraduate studies at Grand Valley State University, where he discovered a deep passion for chemistry and teaching, as well as met his fiancée. Outside of the lab, Johnny enjoys a range of activities including house renovation, weightlifting, spending time with family, and engaging in various sports. In the fall of 2024, he began pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with a focus on pharmaceutical applications.