Welcome to the Bailey Research Group
Molecular Inorganic Solutions to Global Energy Challenges
We use synthesis, spectroscopy, crystallography, electrochemistry, and theoretical calculations to tackle some of the most pressing global energy challenges of our day
Recent News
Dec 9, 2025 - Congrats to Lauren on successfully defending her thesis and becoming the first Ph.D. student to graduate from our group. Her leadership, perseverance, and scientific contributions helped establish the foundation of our research program, and her impact will continue to shape future projects and trainees. We will miss you.
Oct 2025 – Congratulations to former visiting undergraduate Rana, who earned an Outstanding Presentation Award at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Conference for her summer research with our group!
Sept 29, 2025 – Lauren's research article entitled "Molecular Models of Layered Ternary Cu2MoS4 Reveal Sulfur-Based H2 Evolution Pathway" is published online! Check it out here!
Sept 22, 2025 – Representing UMN at NOBCChE 2025 in Atlanta this week, Shatha’s attendance is supported by the CSE DEI Awards, Chemistry, and CEMS!
Sept 15, 2025 – Mike and Eryck's research article entitled "Sterically Directed, Site-Preferential Selenization of Discrete Copper Sulfide Nanoclusters" is published online! Check it out here!
Sept 4, 2025 – Eryck was recognized with a TA Honorable Mention for his excellent work in the scXRD lab and course—Well done!
Aug 26, 2025 – Mike, Manu, and Eryck's invited review entitled "CO2 Reduction Using Chalcogen-Modified Copper Materials and Nanoclusters: Progress and Challenges" is published online! Check it out here!
Aug 18, 2025 – Rupal presented her research at the WCC Merck Research Award Symposium during the ACS Fall 2025 Meeting in Washington, D.C.—Congratulations!
Aug 7, 2025 – Rana presented her summer research at the undergraduate research symposium at UMN. We're super proud of your work this summer Rana!
June 27, 2025 – Rupal was one of 6 students from chemistry to earn a Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship! Congratulations Rupal!!
June 6, 2025 – Manu wins Paul & Gerda Gassman award for his outstanding talk at the Graduate Student Research Symposium! Nice work Manu!!
June 6, 2025 – Eryck, Manu, and Shatha took the stage at the 3rd-year grad student research symposium, Department of Chemistry
May 2025 – Mike is moving on to Dow in Midland, Michigan as a senior research specialist—Congratulations on this exciting next step!
April 24, 2025 – Rupal, Shatha and Manu did a great job presenting their work at the Jeannette Brown lectureship flash talks
Apr 7, 2025 – Congratulations to Manu on being named a 2025 Merck Next Gen Leader in Chemistry! He’ll present his work at the award symposium in early September—Well-deserved recognition.
Apr 3, 2025 – Congratulations to Lauren Estepp, who just passed her Honors thesis defense!
Jan 31, 2025 – We’re thrilled to share that Marlan has been accepted to the University at Buffalo, where he will begin his graduate studies this fall
Group Fun: Highlights
Autumn Hike at the MN Landscape Arboretum (Fall 2025)
Halloween crafts: pumpkin painting & bracelet making (Fall 2025)
Group picnic at Como Park (Summer 2025)
Inorganic Canoe & Camping Trip (Summer 2023-2025)
Group office painting (2023 & 2024)
Outreach: WISE; Queer STEM; adult learning center; JST workshop for high school teachers; and more! (2021-2025)
Celebrating Eryck and Manu's successful OPE! (2023)
Holi Indian celebration (2023)
Snow tubing and skiing (2022 & 2023)
Monthyl Happy hours and group lunches
Annual Thanksgiving Potluck
Graduation celebrations & farewells!
Birthday celebrations!
...and much more...
