Ray Yoo Email & Phone Number

College Station, Texas, United States

• MXene electrocatalysis research for electrocatalytic reduction reactions under Dr. Abdoulaye Djire• Applied Raman spectroscopy to decouple the bulk and surface phenomena of Ti2NTx MXene materials• Applied in-situ Raman spectroscopy to uncover reaction mechanisms of electrocatalysts real time• Applied electrochemical techniques to determine electrocatalytic activities of Ti2NTx MXenes with different surface chemistries• Worked with material characterization techniques such as… Show more • MXene electrocatalysis research for electrocatalytic reduction reactions under Dr. Abdoulaye Djire• Applied Raman spectroscopy to decouple the bulk and surface phenomena of Ti2NTx MXene materials• Applied in-situ Raman spectroscopy to uncover reaction mechanisms of electrocatalysts real time• Applied electrochemical techniques to determine electrocatalytic activities of Ti2NTx MXenes with different surface chemistries• Worked with material characterization techniques such as XRD, FTIR, and XPS for Ti2NTx MXene• Published “Review –The Oxygen Reduction Reaction on MXene-Based Catalysts: Progress and Prospects”• Provided a review report on how in-situ Raman spectroscopy can optimize existing electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction Show less

College Station, Texas, United States

• Conducted a chemistry lab session for 30 undergraduate students• Enforced lab safety practices and maintained a safe and clean lab setting• Assisted and consulted students with questions related to lab assignments

College Station, Texas, United States

• Assisted and consulted students with questions related to course material or assignments• Proctored students during midterms to maintain and enforce academic integrity• Assisted head professor in grading assignments and providing statistical distribution of grades

Davis, Ca

• Effectively coordinated in a team of 3 to 5 people to serve food to students most efficiently• Worked with various assigned shifts involving dishwashing machinery, cleaning equipment, and food storage• Consistently demonstrated flexibility and willingness in being requested for several open shifts• Contributed to a welcoming and appealing environment through friendly customer service

• Catalysis research under Prof. Ron Runnebaum• Analyzed the science of the ion exchange property of zeolites through literature review• Involved with experiments in the synthesis of ion-exchanged zeolites

Davis, Ca

• High temperature thermochemistry research under Prof. Alexandra Navrotsky• Applied thermochemistry principles to evaluate thermodynamic stability of materials• Communicated conclusions through reports to the lab assistants and the head professor• Involved with experiments on high temperature reactions via Tian-Calvet type calorimeters• Contributed to obtaining thermodynamic data on several types of elements and compounds• Presented “Calorimetric Studies of Chevrel Phases”… Show more • High temperature thermochemistry research under Prof. Alexandra Navrotsky• Applied thermochemistry principles to evaluate thermodynamic stability of materials• Communicated conclusions through reports to the lab assistants and the head professor• Involved with experiments on high temperature reactions via Tian-Calvet type calorimeters• Contributed to obtaining thermodynamic data on several types of elements and compounds• Presented “Calorimetric Studies of Chevrel Phases” at the Undergraduate Research Conference 2019 Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Biochemical Engineering

High School Diploma, 9-12