about us
Science.
The See Group engages in an interdisciplinary approach to tackle fundamental questions related to electrochemical devices. We combine expertise in materials chemistry, analytical chemistry, and electrochemistry to gain a thorough understanding of the bulk and interfacial structure of active materials during and as a result of charge transfer processes. Perturbations of the chemistry in both the solid-state and solution will allow us to develop detailed structure-property relationships. We prepare energy storage and employ a suite of tools including electroanalytical chemistry, spectroscopy, synchrotron characterization, as well as in situ techniques including Raman and UV-Vis spectroscopy to characterize processes occurring in the solid-state as well as those at interfaces. Understanding charge transfer mechanisms in these devices will further the fundamental knowledge of redox processes and enable better materials design and ultimately more efficient devices.
Diversity and Inclusion.
Kim and the See Group members strongly value diversity and inclusion. All group members sign a document that dictates group conduct expectations. The document states:
"The See Lab is an entirely inclusive environment and values the diverse experiences, perspectives, and identities each member brings to the group. All group members have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect and to confront instances of bias in the workplace and within themselves. Behavior in the lab, in the offices, and at group events that discriminates against anyone will not be tolerated. Such behavior includes disrespectful language and/or actions surrounding (but not limited to) race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ability, ethnicity, origin, socioeconomic class, background, appearance, diet, etc.
If you ever feel unwelcome or uncomfortable in the group, you are strongly encouraged to talk to Kim so she can address the situation. Allies should speak up against discrimination and offer support."
Several groups on campus are devoted to promoting a diverse and inclusive campus culture and links to their web pages can be found on the links page.
electrochemistry
The backbone of our work lies in the versatile field of electrochemistry. Our goal is determine the structure-property relationships that govern redox processes in various systems. We are interested in structural changes in the bulk as well as those at interfaces as a result of charge transfer.
materials
In order to develop structure-property relationships, we perturb the system by preparing various material families both in the solid-state and in solution. Careful design of materials allows us to understand how their structures change as a result of redox processes.
characterization
Thorough characterization is essential to developing the structure-property relationships we use to inform the design of new and better performing systems. In addition to electrochemical characterization, we use several diffraction, spectroscopic, and synchrotron techniques.
group news and updates
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For older news, please go to the news archive
Dec 1, 2023
Welcome to our two new group members!
We are thrilled to welcome the two newest members of the group, Naiara Munich and Zion Irving-Singh!!
February 15, 2023
Kim is selected as a winner of the 2023 Sloan Research Fellowship!
Kim is selected as a winner of the 2023 Sloan Research Fellowship! Read more about the program and the awardees here.
September 20, 2022
Congratulations to Joshua!
Congratulations to Joshua who defended his Ph.D. today! Joshua was Kim's first Ph.D. student. We all wish you the best of luck, Dr. Zak!
August 10, 2022
Congratulations to Daniel!
Many congratulations to Daniel who passed his candidacy exam!
April 25, 2022
We are excited to welcome Eugenia S. Vasileiadou to the group!
We are thrilled to welcome a new postdoc to the group, Dr. Eugenia S. Vasileiadou. Check out her bio in the members page.
April 21, 2022
Congratulations to Skyler!
Congratulations to Skyler Ware who won third place AND the audience choice award at the Three Minute Thesis Competition! You can watch the competition here. Skip to 36:05 to watch her awesome delivery and then again to 1:26:00 to see her win her awards!
March 15, 2022
Congratulations to Christopher!
Many congratulations to Christopher who passed his candidacy exam!
January 31, 2022
Kim is selected as a 2022 Office of Naval Research Young Investigator (ONR YIP)!
Kim is selected as a 2022 ONR Young Investigator! Read more about the program and the awardees here.
January 27, 2022
Zac's paper on multivalent ion conductivity in inorganic solids is out!
Check out Zac's paper published in Chemistry of Materials. You can read a bit more about the paper in the publications tab.
December 09, 2021
We are excited to welcome Colin Morrell to the group!
We are thrilled to welcome a new graduate student, Colin Morrell! Welcome!