Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
August 2017 - December 2022

Research topic: 

• synthesis of nitrogen-based ceramics (nitrides) for renewable energy applications (Advisors: Dr. Amy Prieto and Dr. James Neilson)

• synthesis of nitride thin films for semiconducting and magnetic applications as part of a 9-month Department of Energy SCGSR internship at the National Renewable energy lab (Advisor: Sage Bauers)

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Honors - Magna Cum Laude
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
August 2012 - May 2016

Research topics: 

• aqueous interactions between tetravalent actinides (Th4+ and U4+) and organic carboxylic acids to build a chemical understanding of how nuclear waste may move in the environment (Advisor: Dr. Karah Knope) 

• synthesis of platinum nanoparticles as catalysts for methanol fuel cells (Advisor:  Dr. Yuye Tong)

Spanish language immersion study abroad experience
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Quito, Ecuador
Summer 2014

High school
Thomas Jefferson High  School for Science and Technology
Alexandria, VA
September 2008 - June 2012