People

PhD Candidate (SMSE) · 2021–

Project

Designing and fabricating an optical electrochemical cell for battery characterization, investigating the mechanical properties of electrodeposited thin films

Originally From

Aberdeen, SD

Education

B.S. in Physics, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD

Interests/Spends Time

Trying new coffee, local beer, ski runs, and mountain biking trails.

PhD Candidate · 2022–

Project

Nanoparticle synthesis for batteries

Originally From

Olathe, KS

Education

B.S. in Chemistry with Minor in Mathematics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Interests/Spends Time

Playing board games, hiking, casual climbing, eating yummy food, good beer with friends, winning at Mario Kart.

PhD Candidate, Co-advised by Jamie Neilson · 2022–

Project

Photovoltaics

Originally From

College Park, MD

Education

B.S. in Chemistry with Minors in Physics and Atmospheric Science, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Interests/Spends Time

Powerlifting, board games, hiking, camping, spending time outdoors, and vegan cooking.

PhD Candidate · 2023–

Project

Cathode materials for Na-ion batteries

Originally From

Harrisburg, NC

Education

B.A. in Chemistry, Carleton College, Northfield, MN

Interests/Spends Time

Playing Super Mario Bros, skiing, talking about art and fashion, and baking.

PhD Candidate (SMSE) · 2023–

Project

Batteries

Originally From

Michoacán, México

Education

B.S. in Materials Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Morelia, Michoacán, México

Interests/Spends Time

Cooking, hiking, puzzles, and movies.

PhD Candidate · 2024–

Project

Nanoparticle synthesis

Originally From

Grosse Pointe, MI

Education

B.A. in Chemistry, Kalamazoo College, MI

Interests/Spends Time

Lifting, hiking, making sweet treats, TED Talks, and Pinterest.

PhD Student · 2024–

Project

Determination and characterization of plant-made poly(lactic acid) as a potential carbon storage material in soil, and investigation of the impacts of its structure and properties on its degradability

Originally From

Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Education

B.S. in Chemistry, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO

Interests/Spends Time

Doing nothing, thrifting, crocheting, reading, shopping, collecting, wandering, doomscrolling, learning to play musical instruments and languages.

PhD Student · 2025–

Project

Nanoparticle synthesis for batteries

Originally From

Houston, TX

Education

B.S. in Chemistry with Minor in Sustainability Studies, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Interests/Spends Time

Hiking, drawing, collecting stickers, and making music with friends.

PhD Student · 2025–

Project

Anode materials for Na-ion & Ca-ion batteries

Originally From

Ouray, CO

Education

B.S. in Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Interests/Spends Time

Photography, cooking, backpacking, hiking, and drinking lots of coffee. Currently responsible for the website being out of date.

PhD Student · 2025–

Project

Coatings for anode materials

Originally From

Monticello, MN

Education

B.S. in Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, WI

Interests/Spends Time

Sewing, thrifting, and reading.

PhD Student, Co-advised by Jamie Neilson · 2025–

Project

Defect-tolerant photovoltaic materials

Originally From

Highland, CA

Education

B.S. in Chemistry, Penn State, State College, PA

Interests/Spends Time

Cycling, fencing, baking. Frogs are pretty awesome too.