Ph.D. Candidate

The petitioner proposes to continue researching carbon nanotubes to enhance the performance and efficiency of solar cells. This work focuses on manipulating the chirality of carbon nanotubes to exploit thermal conductivity and heat dissipation, thereby reducing energy expenditures and supporting environmental sustainability.

The petitioner proposes to continue her research in materials chemistry, specifically studying the local structure of nanomaterials and their reaction mechanistic pathways. Her work aims to elucidate the relationship between crystal structure and function to facilitate the design of novel functional nanomaterials for use in microelectronics and fuel cells.

The petitioner proposes to continue research on developing novel nanomaterials and nanostructures to improve technologies for renewable and green energy, quantum computing, and biomedical sensors and devices. The work specifically involves developing graphene- and diamond-based components critical to the expansion of renewable energy and medical technology.

The petitioner proposes to investigate the structure-property relationships of soft and polymeric materials to support innovations in energy storage, high-performance biomedical materials, and environmental sustainability. He aims to develop new algorithms and simulation tools for characterizing polymer structures using advanced computational modeling and experimental analysis. This work is intended to accelerate the discovery of high-performing materials for batteries and energy systems to reduce carbon emissions.