Joseph was born and raised in New York City. Joe holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. Chemistry degrees from New York University, and before joining St. John's University, he worked in quality operations and technical services at Pfizer. His current research is centered on the development of electrochemical glycosylation methods. In his free time, Joe enjoys playing piano.

Sharmila was born in West Bengal, India, and raised in West Bengal and Mumbai. She graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the C.K.T. College - University of Mumbai and holds a M.Sc. in Chemistry from St. John's University. Sharmila's research focuses on electrochemical glycosylation and the design of pertussis toxin PTX glycomimetic inhibitors. Besides research, she loves traveling and writing. 

Robbie Akleh was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and joined the laboratory in Fall 2024. He earned his M.S. in Biotechnology from St. John’s University before continuing his graduate studies in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. program. His research focuses on the design and synthesis of glycomimetic compounds as potential therapeutic agents for Alpha-Gal Syndrome. Through his work, he applies principles of medicinal chemistry, carbohydrate chemistry, and molecular design to develop novel molecules that can modulate immune responses associated with allergic disease. Upon completing his Ph.D., Robbie plans to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, contributing to the discovery and development of innovative medicines that improve patient outcomes

Ashley was born and raised in New York City. She is currently a PharmD student at St. John’s University. Her research focuses on the synthesis and chemical modification of carbohydrates by using mannose and glucose-derived compounds. Outside of research and studying, Ashley enjoys playing tennis, soccer, and sketching.

Genevieve joined the Glycolab on June 2026.