• Optimized the synthesis protocols of various nanomaterials for energy-related applications (i.e., fuel cells, solar cells) by manipulating the synthetic parameters• Investigated electrocatalytic performance and structure-property correlations using techniques such as XRD, SEM, HRTEM, EDS, XPS, and electrochemical characterization• Performed synchrotron-based X-ray absorption and scattering techniques in order to probe the local atomic coordination environment and self-assembly of ultrathin noble metal nanowires• Coordinated research and mentored over 8 undergraduate and 5 graduate students in synthesis and characterization techniques, as well as assisting with presentations and teaching chemistry concepts

Responsible for managing attendance reports and grading lab assignments for two undergraduate courses: General Chemistry Laboratory (Fall 2017 and Spring 2018) and Molecular Science Laboratory (Fall 2019).