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Department of Chemical Engineering
2004 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program

 

2001 REU Participants

List of Participants

Student: Catherine Albaugh, Xavier University

Mentor: Dr. Balbuena

Research Topic: "Molecular Modeling of Surfactants: Micelles and Monolayers"

 

Student: Walter Alomar, University of Puerto Rico

Mentor: Dr. Weidner

Research Topic: "Asymmetric Electro-Chemical Capacitor"

 

Student: Robert Bell, Florida State University

Mentor: Dr. Williams

Research Topic: "Design and Testing of an Array of Catalytic Nanotubular Reactors"

 

Student: Aaron Borders, University of Florida

Mentor: Dr. Balbuena

Research Topic: "Molecular Modeling of Dendrimer-Encapsulated Metal Nanoparticles"

 

Student: Rebecca Corder, University of Louisville

Mentor: Dr. Weidner

Research Topic: "Analytical Methods for Detecting Chlorinated Compounds in Acetonitrile and Ionic Liquid"

 

Student: Salem Esber, Ohio University

Mentor: Dr. Williams

Research Topic: "Synthesis of Dendrimer-Stabilized Ruthenium Metal Nanoparticles"

 

Student: Jayming Fang, University of Texas- Austin

Mentor: Dr. Popov

Research Topic: "Impedance Studies on Sony 18650 Li-ion Cells To Elucidate Capacity Fade Mechanism"

 

Student: Ely Greenberg, University of Buffalo

Mentor: Dr. Ritter

Research Topic: "A Systematic Approach to the Gravimetric Measurement of Hydrogen and Helium on High Surface Area Adsorbents"

 

Student: Malancha Gupta, The Cooper Union

Mentor: Dr. Ritter

Research Topic:  "Collection of Paramagnetic Particles by a Single Stainless Steel Wire: A Computational Approach"

 

Student: Samuel Hernandez, University of Puerto Rico

Mentor: Dr. Papathanasiou

Research Topic: "Structure Property Correlations in Heterogeneous Systems"

 

Student: Miyako Hisamoto, University of Florida

Mentor: Dr. Amiridis

Research Topic: "The Heterogeneous Catalytic Synthesis of Flavanone Using Various Catalysts"

 

Student: Trent Johnson, University of Arkansas

Mentor: Dr. Van Zee

Research Topic: "Computational Fluid Dynamics of a PEM Fuel Cell"

 

Student: Jason Paul, Brown University

Mentor: Dr. Popov

Research Topic:  "Polymer Graphite Composite as Anodes in Secondary Lithium Ion Batteries"

 

Student: Joel Ricklefs, Colorado State University

Mentor: Dr. Van Zee

Research Topic: "In-Situ Air Bleeding of PEM Fuel Cells"

 

Student: Melissa Rodriguez, University of Puerto Rico

Mentor: Dr. Amiridis

Research Topic: "Preparation and Characterization of Platinum and Gold Nanocomposites"

 

Student: David Schmerfeld, University of Pittsburgh

Mentor: Dr. Papathanasiou

Research Topic: "Experimental Determination of the Microstructure of Composite Materials"

 

Student: Meghan Sweeney, Tufts University

Mentor: Dr. Van Brunt

Research Topic: "Energy-efficient, Environmentally-friendly Solvent Extraction Systems"

 

Student: Jacquelyn Tellez, New Mexico State University

Mentor: Dr. Matthews

Research Topic: "Developing a PC-based Fiber Optic Instrument for Quantifying PCBs in Ethanol"

 

Student: Cesar Torres, University of Puerto Rico

Mentor: Dr. Matthews

Research Topic: "Cleaning and Sterilizing Biomaterial Surfaces Using Dense Phase CO2"

 

Student: Jonathan Wise, Pennsylvania State University

Mentor: Dr. Matthews

Research Topic: "Development of Anisotropic Filled Composites"

 

Calendar of Events

Saturday  May 26, 2001 2:00 PM Dorms Open- Participants Arrival Thornwell Housing
Sunday May 27, 2001 1:00 PM Orientation Luncheon Swearingen (SWGN) Room 1B27
Monday May 28, 2001 8:30 AM REU- USC ID Card Issue Russell House Student Union Building
Monday May 28, 2001 9:30 AM Lab Safety and Fire Orientation SWGN Faculty Lounge
Monday May 28, 2001 All Day Meet with Advisors SWGN Faculty Offices and Labs
Friday June 1, 2001 4:30 PM REU- ChEGSO Department Picnic P.E. Center Fields D&E 
Wednesday June 6, 2001 2:00 PM Faculty Research Seminar #1 SWGN Faculty Lounge
Saturday June 9, 2001 7:00 PM REU Night at the Theatre Trustus Theatre: "Fuddy Meers" 
Wednesday June 13, 2001 6:00 PM Dinner Out with REU Students A Greek Restaurant
Wednesday June 20, 2001 2:00 PM Faculty Research Seminar #2 SWGN Faculty Lounge
Wednesday June 20, 2001 8:00 PM Formal Dinner (Non-REU Event: See Miyako!!!!) 
Friday June 29, 2001 6:00 PM REU Bowling Night  AMF Lanes- St. Andrews Area of Columbia
Wednesday July 4, 2001 All Day HOLIDAY HOLIDAY
Thursday July 5, 2001 2:00 PM Environmental Ethics Seminar SWGN Amoco Hall 
Wednesday July 11, 2001 2:00 PM Faculty Research Seminar #3 SWGN Faculty Lounge
Wednesday July 11, 2001 5:00 PM Billiards Night at Opening Break Opening Break Restaurant- Assembly Street
Friday July 13, 2001 All Day WESTVACO Plant Tour Charleston, SC 
Wednesday July 18, 2001 12:00 PM "Publishing a Paper"- Brown Bag Lunch Faculty Lounge- Prof. Matthews
Thursday July 19, 2001 2:00 PM Graduate School Workshop SWGN Faculty Lounge
Tuesday  July 24, 2001 ####### DUPONT Plant Tour Camden, SC
Friday July 27, 2001 All Day ROCHE Plant Tour Florence, SC
Sunday July 29, 2001 7:00 PM REU Dinner Out California Dreaming (Meet at SWGN Main Entrance)
Wednesday August 1, 2001 5:00 PM REU Research Project Abstracts Due Must have Advisor Approval Before Submission
Thursday August 2, 2001 9:00 AM NSF-REU Research Symposium  SWGN Faculty Lounge (open to Public)
Thursday August 2, 2001 3:30 PM NSF-REU Symposium Awards Ceremony SWGN Faculty Lounge (open to Public)
Thursday August 2, 2001 4:30 PM 2001 NSF-REU Program Ends  
Friday August 3, 2001 9:00 AM Thornwell Dorms Close *No Exceptions Can Be Made*

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