Group Members

Xiong Group (2023)



Principal Investigator
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Hui (Claire) Xiong, Ph.D.
Professor
Postdoctoral Fellows
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Dr. Yifan Dong
Postdoctoral Fellow
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.
Micron School of Materials Science and EngineeringYifan 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.
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Dr. Dewen Hou
Postdoctoral Fellow
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.
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.
Graduate Students
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Eric Gabriel
Ph.D. student
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.
Micron School of Materials Science and EngineeringEric 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.
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Tristan Olsen
Ph.D. student
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.
Micron School of Materials Science and EngineeringTristan 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.
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Joshua Russel
PhD student
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.
Micron School of Materials Science and EngineeringJosh 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.
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Kincaid Graff
Ph.D. Student
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.
Micron School of Materials Science and EngineeringKincaid 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.
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Cyrus Koroni
Ph.D. student
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.
Micron School of Materials Science and EngineeringCyrus 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.
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Sarah Pooley
Ph.D. Student
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.
Micron School of Materials Science and EngineeringSarah 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.
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Jiacheng Hu
Ph.D. Student
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.
Micron School of Materials Science and EngineeringJiacheng 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.
Undergraduate Students
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Riley Schrock
B.S. Student
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.
Engineering plus major with a minor in material science and engineeringRiley 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.
High School Students
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Galib Grbić
High school student
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.
Renaissance High SchoolGalib 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.
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Garrett Eppich
High school volunteer
Garrett is currently a senior at Timberline High School, planning to major in chemical engineering with a focus on materials science. He discovered the EEML while researching alternative battery electrodes during the summer of 2023, and has enjoyed his work there since. Aside from school-work, Garrett spends his time with his string quartet and playing tennis matches with friends. He hopes to carry out further research in the field in the future while in college.Garrett is currently a senior at Timberline High School, planning to major in chemical engineering with a focus on materials science. He discovered the EEML while researching alternative battery electrodes during the summer of 2023, and has enjoyed his work there since. Aside from school-work, Garrett spends his time with his string quartet and playing tennis matches with friends. He hopes to carry out further research in the field in the future while in college.
Alumni
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Will Wang
High school volunteer
Current: Harvard University -
Keegan Flaherty
CAES REU (2023)
Penn State U -
Jake Cuzick
REU (2023)
Mount St. Mary’s University -
Robert Guzman
LSAMP REU (2023)
ECE, Boise State -
Angel Conrado
URA (2021 - 2023)
Current: Graduate student at MSMSE -
Allison Muenzer
URA (2021 - 2023)
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Rawan Bawazir
URA (2022 - 2023)
Current: graduate student at MSMSE -
Luke Landsberg
URA (2022)
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Dustin Nguyen
URA (2020 - 2022)
Current: Arizona State University -
Katelyn Shadley
REU (2022)
University of Idaho -
Kyle Reche
REU (2022)
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Dylan Cox
REU (2022)
Oregon State University -
Dr. Pete Barnes
Ph.D. Student (2015-2021)
Current: Idaho National Laboratory -
Dr. Haoyu (Min) Zhu
Postdoctoral Fellow (2018 -2021)
Current: HKQAI, Hong Kong -
Kiev Dixon
URA (2017 -2021)
Current: NxEdge -
Stephanie McCallum
REU student (2021)
Current: Whitworth University -
Max Cook
URA (2019 - 2021)
Current: Micron Tech. -
Julie Pipkin
URA (2019-2021)
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Jorge Perez
URA (2019-2021)
Current: Physics Department (Boise State) -
Dr. Yingying Xie
Postdoctoral Fellow (2018 - 2020)
Current: Argonne National Lab -
Paige Skinner
URA (2017 - 2020)
Current: Biomolecular PhD program at Boise State -
Dr. Changjian Deng
Ph.D. Student (2014 -2019)
Current: CHINA EVERGRANDE NEW ENERGY VEHICLE GROUP LIMITED -
Chris Bonner
GRA (2019)
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Chris Jones
URA (2017 - 2019)
Current: MSMSE, Boise State -
Malia Dustin
REU (2019)
Dixie University -
Diana Jaramillo
RET (2019)
Vallivue high school -
Dr. Qianyu Zhang
Visiting Scholar (2019)
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Blayze Bernal
SEED student (2019)
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Dr. Chunrong Ma
Visiting graduate student ( 2017-2018)
Shanghai JiaoTong University -
Sam Frisone
REU (2018)
Current: Ph.D. student at University of Michigan -
Eric Storch
SEED student (2018)
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Quinn White
High school student (2018)
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Hailey Bulls
RET (2018)
Vallivue High School -
Dr. Wenpo Li
Visiting scholar (Chongqing University) (2018)
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Dr. Kassi Smith
Ph.D. student (2014-2018)
Current: Fifth Gait Technologies -
Andreas Savva
M.S. Student (2016 - 2018)
Current: Clean Energy Associates -
Bethany Williford
URA (2014-2017)
Current: Micron Tech. -
Andy Lau
URA (2015- 2017)
Current: Ph.D. student in Department of Computer Science, Boise State -
Dr. Matt Swenson
Ph.D. student (2016 -2017)
Current: Assist. Prof. at Mech. Eng. in U of Idaho -
Dr. Kayla Yano
GRA (2016 -2017)
Current: PNNL -
Ainsley St. Clair
REU (2016)
Wesley College -
Jack Lewis
REU (2016)
Current: Ph.D student at Georgia Tech -
Riley Hunt
URA (2014- 2016)
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Devan Karsann
URA (2015 -2016)
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Lance Pattern
GRA (2014 -2015)
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Mike Dahl
Visiting graduate student (UC-Riverside)
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Riley Parrish
URA (2013 - 2015)
Current: Northrop Grumman -
Amaris Rodriguez
REU (2015)
Francis University -
Jayson Mok
URA (2013 - 2015)
Current: Micron Tech. -
Richard Cutler
M.S. Student (2012 - 2014)
Current: Wes Tech Engineering -
Carl Barcroft
URA (2013 - 2014)
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Cullen Hapner
URA (2014)
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Michael Reinisch
REU (2014)
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Aaron Forde
REU (2014)
UW-Stout -
Joshua Huether
M.E. student (2012-2013)