Oscar Nordness
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering / University of Texas-Austin (2020)
B.S. in Chemical Engineering/ University of Connecticut (2015)
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Research interests:
My current research focuses on understanding ion transport behavior in polymer ionic liquids (PILs) for improved design of energy storage materials in collaboration with the Clement Group at UCSB. Our characterization approach combines various NMR techniques such as Pulse Field Gradient (PFG) NMR and Relaxometry with experimental methods including electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) to elucidate ion behavior in these systems.
Bio:
I grew up in Stonington, Connecticut, a small fishing town in the southeast corner of the state. I completed my undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Connecticut (UConn) where I researched Chemical Looping Combustion under Dr. George Bollas. Following undergrad, I obtained my PhD. at the University of Texas at Austin where I studied thermophysical properties and ion dissociation behavior of Ionic Liquid systems under the advising of Dr. Joan Brennecke. I am a coffee enthusiast who enjoys anything involving the ocean, beach, or general outdoors. I love to read, play basketball, and spend time with my Husky, Pasha.