Research Members

Max Wallace, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Inorganic & Materials ChemistryEmail: Wax.Wallace@csupueblo.edu
Phone: 719.549.2560
Dr. Max Wallace earned his BS and MS degrees from Central Washington University in 2012 and 2014. He pursued doctoral studies in Materials/Inorganic Chemistry at Oregon State University, completing his Ph.D. in 2019. Following this, he held postdoctoral positions at the Institute for Shock Physics from 2019 to 2021, and subsequently at the University of Alberta from 2021 to 2023. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at Colorado State University Pueblo. In his free time, Max enjoys spending time with his family (Bridget and their two crazy children), exploring the outdoors, and embracing the Colorado lifestyle!

Alice Blackbear
Major: Chemistry BSOrigin: Victoria, TX
Likes: Camping, Animal Rescue, Beadwork, and Gardening

Kaylee B. Jordan
Major: Chemistry BSOrigin: Tacoma, WA
Likes: Learning, driving, listening to music, and cooking.

Dylan Retzloff
Major: Chemistry BSOrigin: Bend, OR
Likes: Lacrosse (on the CSUP team), golfing, hiking, lifting, running, and cooking.

Christian Kooy
Major: Chemistry BSOrigin: Pueblo, CO
Likes: Drawing, the outdoors, and learning about chemistry.

Anthony Bencomo
Major: Chemistry BSOrigin: Pueblo, CO
Likes: Run, hike, arson, cats, and birds.
Previous Members
- Alexa Moreno (2023-2024) – BS Chemistry