Group Members

Honors and Awards

2023      ECS Pacific Northwest Section Electrochemistry Research Award , ECS Pacific Northwest Section

2023       Fellow of the American Ceramic Society

2023       Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

2020       Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) Fellow

2020       Outstanding Community Partner Award,  Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council

2017 – 2019   Scialog Fellow, Research Corporation for Science Advancement

2018       Scialog: Advanced Energy Storage Team Award, RCSA/Sloan Foundation

2017       Journal of Materials Chemistry A Emerging Investigators, JMCA

2015       CAREER Award, National Science Foundation

2013       Young Faculty Travel Award, Battery Division, the Electrochemical Society

2005 – 2007    Andrew Mellon Predoctoral Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh

2005       Graduate Student Travel Award, Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry (SEAC)

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Dewen received his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Chongqing University in January 2018. His Ph.D. research was on the structure evolution and deformation mechanism of magnesium alloy by utilizing the in-situ electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. His research interests are in materials design and synthesis, property analysis, nanoscale structure and chemistry characterization. Now he is working on understanding the effect of intergrowth phase on the performance of cathode materials for sodium ion battery.

Yifan received her PhD degree in Wuhan University of Technology, also she was a visiting PhD student in the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Yifan’s research interests are in materials design and synthesis, in situ analysis and  characterization. Now she is working on cathode materials for the sodium ion battery. Outside of the lab, Yifan likes to spend her time hiking, playing tennis or squash ball with her friends.

Eric received his B.S in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Arizona in 2016. He then came to Boise to work at Micron Technology for several years in photomask Wet Process Engineering before joining the EEML. Eric’s research focuses on understanding how intergrown phases affect the stability and performance of sodium ion battery cathode materials. Outside of the lab, Eric spends his time with his wife and pets – cooking, watching movies, hiking, and playing video games.

Tristan completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry at Boise State University in 2018. His PhD research is focused on synthesizing and constructing nano-structured titanium oxide electrode materials for lithium ion batteries and studying the effects ion irradiation has on the crystal structure and electrochemical performance of said materials. Outside of work or studies, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading science fiction, watching TV, and playing video games.

Josh graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering in 2019. His background in materials characterization and nanomaterials comes from both academic and industrial settings. He is interested in using his skills to advance alternative energy solutions. When not doing research, Josh enjoys hiking, reading, and running, as well as playing, writing, teaching, and listening to music.

Kincaid just graduated as a Bachelor from Materials Science and Engineering with an Applied Mathematic emphasis in Boise State. He started graduate studies at EEML this summer. His research focuses on the effects of dopant for sodium layered oxide materials. When not studying or at the lab, Kincaid likes to spend his time reading, painting, and walking his Schnoodle.

Cyrus graduated from California State University, Long Beach with his BS and MS in Chemistry. He then worked at AgroFresh as an Analytical and Materials Scientist for 2 years, then at Adesis as an Analytical Chemist for a year prior to joining the EEML. His research focuses on studying the effects of ion irradiation on niobium oxide nanostructures for lithium ion batteries. When he isn’t working, he enjoys traveling to different places and spending time with his family, friends, and cats.

Sarah graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering from Boise State University in 2023. Her research focuses on athermal phase transitions in tantalum oxide and zirconia. She started graduate studies at the EEML in fall 2023, following an internship at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Outside of research and studying, Sarah enjoys reading, hiking, gardening, and writing.

Jiacheng graduated as a master student in Minerals Engineering from Central South University in 2020. He then as a research assistant came to Beijing to work at Institute of Process Engineering for two years before joining the EEML. The research he’s involved with is cathode electrode materials synthesis and processing for sodium ion batteries. When he is not studying, he enjoys riding, running, hiking and watching films.

Riley is an engineering plus major with a minor in material science and engineering. In the future Riley would like to work in the energy sector, helping to develop green energy technologies, and more effective ways to store that energy. In his free time he likes to snowboard, mountain bike, disc golf, backpack, and work with clay.

Galib is a junior at Renaissance High School. For college, he is considering majoring in electrical engineering or architecture. Galib was introduced to EEML through the Project SEED program in the summer of 2022, and has continued work with the group ever since. In his free time, he enjoys watching TV dramas with his family, playing the violin, and working on his next art project.