Our Team
Michael Dzakovich, PhD
Principal Investigator/Plant Prodder
Research Plant Physiologist - USDA-ARS
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nutrition - Baylor College of Medicine
Hobbies: Cooking and baking, darts, building/fixing things, and Andalusian folk music
Hot take: The ending of “The Sopranos” was perfect
Contact: michael “dot’ dzakovich ‘at” usda “dot‘ gov
Meet the Other Team Members
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Elaine Le
Technician/Chicken whisperer/Coffee expert
Hobbies:
Hot take:
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Alvin Tak
Laboratory Helper/Film critic/Sample prep wiz
Hobbies: Basketball, watching films, trying new foods, golfing
Hot take: Pineapple belongs on pizza!
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Suraj Chandramouli
Undergraduate researcher/3D printing/Football expert
Hobbies: Cycling, reading, watching sports, and playing board games
Hot take: Fried spring rolls and ranch is an elite combination
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Rachel Dang
Undergraduate researcher
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Sirocco (Coco) Dzakovich
Laboratory Meownager/Integrated Pest Management
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Brian Chlouber (2022-2023)