Subject: Undergraduate Research Positions Available



Description:

Dr. Efrain Rodriguez is looking for two sophomores (or rising sophomores) to

join his research group. There are two available positions for two different

projects. Both projects incorporate solid-state inorganic chemistry. The

first project involves manipulating the composition of oxides to increase the

capacity for oxygen transfer in redox reactions. Potential applications for

this research includes improving the combustion of fuels in chemical looping

reactions and decreasing carbon dioxide emissions. The second project

involves solid state synthesis and soft chemistry to synthesize transition

metal compounds. These materials have the potential of being a new

cost-effective superconductor, and can be used for MRIs, MAGLEV trains, and

superconducting wires.



Please email Dr. Rodriguez if you are interested, and include a resume and

unofficial transcript.





Event Date: May 9, 2017

Event Location: Chemistry Building, Room 4101

Contact Person: Dr. Efrain Rodriguez

Contact Email: [log in to unmask]

Contact Phone Number: 301-405-1541

Website URL: http://http://www2.chem.umd.edu/groups/efrain/Home.html