Dr. JRSB
| Industry | Science |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Assistant Professor of Energy and Mineral Engineering |
| Location | State College, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Introduction | At the Pennsylvania State University, I study advanced solar cell materials and designs (photovoltaics) in the field of environmental technology. Specifically, I approach environmental materials science from the perspective of premediation and green chemistry: a goal to develop technologies and alternative energy systems (e.g. solar cells) that exhibit less of an impact (or footprint) on the environment for the post-fossil fuel economy. The materials I work with are nanoparticulate colloidal systems (particulates in solid/liquid suspension, and as microreactors in a liquid/gas aerosol suspension) and electrodeposited, nanostructured thin films. I use X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and microscopy techniques such as High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force micrscopy (AFM) to characterize the morphologies, crystalline structures and interfaces of my materials. When assembled as thin films, I characterize the photoelectrochemical properties of my materials using transmission/reflection UV/Vis spectrometry, cyclic voltammetry, and photocurrent measurements. |
| Favorite Music | early NY punk, surf punk, the P Funk, Zappa, French 80s groups, R.E.M, Nina Simone |