Group Members

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.

Shinthia graduated from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) with a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering in 2022. Afterward, she joined the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) as a Research Assistant and then worked as an Application Engineer at the Center of Excellence & Shared Research Facilities Laboratory at KUET for nearly a year before joining the EEML. Her research focuses on the interfacial phenomena of electrode materials and electrolyte degradation in metal batteries and sodium-ion batteries. Outside of research and studies, she enjoys traveling to new places, drawing, and gardening.

Hannah graduated from Iowa State University in 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering and a minor in Mathematics. Her research focuses on characterization of electrode-electrolyte interface in metal and metal ion batteries and investigating the amorphous-to-crystalline phase transformation in metal oxide electrodes. Outside of research, Hannah enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her cat.

Jiawei Zhang is a junior at Timberline High School with strong interests in business, science, and education. He joined EEML in the summer of 2025 and is deeply grateful for the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while learning from mentor-like figures in the lab. Outside of research, Jiawei is actively involved in school organizations such as DECA and HOSA, and enjoys playing tennis and reading in his free time.

Aiden Li is a junior at Timberline High School with strong interests in science, mathematics, and engineering. Aiden joined EEML in 2026 and is very grateful for the mentorship as well as the hands-on experience. Outside of the lab, Aiden is actively involved in competitions like the Science Bowl and AMC12, and in his free time, he enjoys golfing and spending time with friends.

Aiden Wiseman is a student at Eagle High School in Eagle, Idaho. He joined the Electrochemical Energy Materials Laboratory (EEML) in Spring 2026. Through his work in EEML, he is gaining hands-on experience in laboratory research involving materials and technologies related to energy storage. Aiden enjoys learning about science and participating in research that addresses real-world challenges. Outside of research and academics, he has been a member of the Eagle High School varsity swim team for three years and enjoys volunteering in his community. He values opportunities to learn, contribute, and work with others in support of meaningful projects.