Meet the Team

Damian graduated from ASU in Spring 2025 with his BS in Chemical Engineering and will be graduating with his MS in 2026. His role in WARM is to build an airtight chamber, do future data analysis, and carry out other hands-on work. Aside from working on chemical processing and other chemistry work, outside of the lab Damian also enjoys climbing.

Tegun graduated from ASU with a BS in Chemical Engineering in Spring 2025. He is now pursuing his PhD in Chemical Engineering at ASU while being a WARM Graduate Research Assistant. He has a strong interest in air quality control, environmental engineering, and public health, which led him to initially join WARM as an undergraduate research aide. His work on the WARM project focuses on supporting installation of indoor air quality monitors and outreach efforts to improve air quality in affected communities. Tegun appreciates the dynamic, hands-on nature of the lab and the opportunity to collaborate with experts from different fields to develop real-world solutions for air quality challenges. His doctoral studies examine the intersection of environmental engineering, atmospheric chemistry, and public health. Tegun was also recently selected as a recipient of the 2025-2026 Phoenix/Scottsdale Groundwater Contamination Scholarship for Environmental Science by the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Outside the lab, he enjoys reading, crocheting, roller skating, and hiking with his dog.

Omar graduated from ASU in 2025 with his BS in Software Engineering, and is currently getting his MS in Computer Engineering. He has a strong interest in game development, which led him to join WARM’s game development team. Within WARM, Omar uses his programming skillset for the development of a gamified training program, furthering the reach of WARM through digital media. Omar’s passions lie in bringing his ideas to (digital) life, through the knowledge gained from his degree he hopes to develop and program a variety of games and share their joy with the world. Omar also graduated with his AS in Computer Science at the age of 15, and completed his Certificate of Computer Gaming at ASU and has applied his newfound knowledge to many projects. Outside of the lab, Omar enjoys video games, reading, and playing the piano.

Kali is in her junior year of a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior. She is graduating as a junior in Spring 2026, pursuing an accelerated 1-year Master’s as a 3+1 student in Biology focusing on the neuropathy and neuroplasticity of chronic trauma, then attending medical school for neurosurgery. She has interned at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health, also recently being named a Mayo Premedical Scholar. She joined the WARM team as a Barrett Fellow in Summer 2024 then transitioned to the position of research aide. She has been involved in different projects within WARM, including brainstorming training activities, designing the website, and writing/helping develop the gamified IAQ trainings. Kali is also finishing her thesis with WARM under Dr. Jehn, investigating the impact of gamified IAQ trainings on behavioral conditioning and neurocognition. She is eager to further a holistic view of medicine by viewing environmental–specifically indoor air pollution–impacts on and interventions for health by being on the team. She loves the hands-on collaborative work that takes place within WARM and watching everyone’s expertise come together. Outside the lab, Kali has sold two businesses, bakes, avidly goes to concerts and music festivals, writes poetry and short stories, volunteers and does research in the healthcare industry, and travels the world.

Shannon is a Media Arts & Sciences (Media Processing) major in the fourth year of her degree program. She is also pursuing a minor in Animation and a Certificate of Computer Gaming. Shannon loves all things related to art, design, and technology and possess a mixture of digital art, computer programming, and video game development skills. She finds the WARM project very exciting as it offers her the chance to work on an interdisciplinary team and use her skills to make a positive impact on her community, especially in regards to how humans think about their relationship to their environment. As a research aide on the WARM project, Shannon’s goal is to help the team design graphics and develop online, gamified versions of their community training modules to make knowledge of indoor air quality more engaging and accessible. In her free time, Shannon enjoys playing video games, drawing, visiting coffee shops, and thrift shopping with her friends.

Natalia is a senior pursuing a BSE in Chemical Engineering at Arizona State University and plans to graduate in Spring 2026. She is currently employed by the City of Tempe as an Environmental Lab Assistant at the South Tempe Wastewater Treatment Facility, where she focuses on biomarker data analysis and sample concentration for the Tempe Wastewater Biointel Project. Her strong interest in water treatment and air quality led her to her position with WARM, where she serves as an Undergraduate Research Aide supporting community outreach through the setup of air quality monitors and CR boxes, as well as assisting with training courses. In addition, Natalia supports undergraduate learning as a UGTA and UGLA for core chemical engineering courses and mentors high school students through EPICS High. Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, she enjoys hiking, salsa dancing, and spending time with her dog, Rue.

Caleb is a Chemical Engineering major in his third year of study. He has a strong interest in the intersection between Environmental and Chemical Engineering, which drove him to join WARM as a research aide. He has experience in graphic design, project management, education, and data analysis, which he believes aligns with the unconventional and interactive nature of the WARM lab. Caleb also works on an international agricultural engineering project through ASU’s EPICS program, designing affordable drying systems for local farmers. Outside of the lab, he also enjoys video games, running, and breakdancing.

Abigail is pursuing a BSE in Chemical Engineering with minors in Sustainability and Mathematics. She has a deep passion for the environment and aims to use her background in engineering to create a meaningful, positive change. Being able to serve as an Undergraduate Research Aide for WARM aligned naturally with her goals. With WARM, she works within the community to set up air quality monitors, CR boxes, and help run training courses to educate the public about the importance of air quality. Abigail also supports undergraduate learning through her roles as a UGLA and UGTA for upper level Chemical Engineering courses. Abigail stays active and connected to her community through her service job at Flower Child.

Ki’moni is a third-year chemical engineering student at Arizona State University with interest in engineering process optimization, and sustainable environmental systems. He is particularly interested in applying chemical engineering principles to improve air quality, energy efficiency, and human health in built environments.