Undergraduates at UA
Looking for a first real research experience — semester projects, summer work, or an honors thesis in the Electrochemical Carbon Lab.
§ For Students
Curious about turning CO₂ into fuel? Let's work together.
I mentor undergraduate researchers and gladly talk with prospective PhD students about electrochemistry, catalysis, and carbon management. Here's how to get involved and what to expect.
§ Who I'm looking for
No prior electrochemistry required — curiosity is
The best researchers I've mentored started by asking good questions, not by knowing all the answers. If any of these sound like you, get in touch.
Prospective PhD students
Considering graduate school in chemical engineering, energy, or materials. Happy to share an honest view of the program and the field.
REU & visiting students
Visiting for a summer program or from another department who want hands-on time with electrolysis and operando methods.
§ How to get involved
From first email to first result
A simple, transparent process so you know exactly what to do next.
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Reach out
Email me a short note: what you're studying, what interests you, and your availability. A CV or transcript helps but isn't required.
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Coffee chat
We'll meet for 20 minutes to see if your goals and the lab's projects line up. No pressure, no quiz — just a conversation.
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Scoped project
We define a small, real project with a clear question and milestones, matched to your time and the lab's safety training.
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Training
You complete lab and electrochemistry safety onboarding and shadow a senior student before running experiments yourself.
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Do the work
Weekly check-ins, a shared notebook, and ownership of your data. You'll learn to design, run, and interpret experiments.
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Share it
Strong projects become posters, conference talks, or co-authorship. Several mentees have presented at AIChE.
§ What you'll learn
Skills you'll leave with
Building and testing gas-diffusion electrodes and flow cells Electrochemical measurements and product analysis (GC, NMR) Reading the literature critically and asking sharp questions Reproducible data practices and scientific writing Presenting your work clearly to specialists and non-specialists
§ Mutual expectations
A two-way commitment
What I ask of you
Consistency (a steady few hours each week beats sporadic bursts), honesty about data, and curiosity. Safety always comes first.
What you can expect from me
Real mentorship, credit for your contributions, a project that matters, and an honest letter of recommendation when you've earned it.
§ Let's talk
Have a question, or want to get started?
Send me a short note — I read every message and try to reply within a few days. Not sure what to ask? Start with the FAQ.