Year: 2024

The CeMi Lee Lab presented talks and posters at the 7th Southern California Theoretical Chemistry (SoCal TheoChem) Symposium at UC San Deigo in La Jolla, CA. It was exciting to connect with fellow theoretical and computational researchers working on diverse topics, ranging from excited state dynamics of materials, molecular spectroscopy, to machine learning-driven protein structure…Continue Reading CeMi Lab at the SoCal TheoChem @ UCSD – Daisy wins a Poster Award

Congratulations to Kenta Moore and Xavier Garcia for their successful presentations at the UCI Summer Undergrad Research Symposium! They joined our lab through NSF REU Programs (Kenta – Decarbonization and Xaiver – MRSEC CCAM) to carry out research in the CeMi lab this summer. Kenta investigated the effect of ceramic oxides on metal catalysts for…Continue Reading Kenta and Xavier presenting at the Undergrad Research Symposium

The CeMi lab collaborated with the Craig School (TCS) in Irvine, CA, to develop educational modules focused on materials science and engineering for neurodiverse learners with ADHD and autism in grades 3-8. This summer, we launched a one-hour pilot program at TCS, where we introduced how atoms and electrons are the building blocks of all…Continue Reading STEM outreach for neurodiverse learners at the Craig School

We are looking for talented students to carry out Masters thesis and undergraduate research projects in the following areas: Interested applicants, including current or prospective undergraduates, post-baccalaureates, and Masters students should directly email Professor Lee with a 1 page CV/resume and a short description of their interests, technical skills, and experiences (e.g., class projects, research…Continue Reading Join us for MS thesis and undergraduate research!

The CeMi Lab Ph.D. student Joni Spencer won first place for her talk, “Ab Initio Investigation of the Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution Reactions at the Electrocatalyst-Water Interface” in the 2024 MSE@UCI Elevator Pitch Competition. The Graduate Elevator Pitch Competition for Materials Science and Engineering highlights the excellence and importance of graduate research in MSE@UCI. It is an opportunity…Continue Reading Joni wins the MSE Elevator Pitch Competition

Congratulations to Elaine Yu-Lun Chang, who successfully defended her thesis: “Ab Initio Chemical Processes at Solid-State Interfaces.” Her defense talk focused on investigating the effect of oxide support on metal catalytic activity for plastic waste deconstruction using density functional theory and free energy calculations. She will receive an M.S. Degree in Materials Science and Engineering…Continue Reading Elaine defends her MS thesis

With the UCI School of Engineering, the CeMi lab hosted an event called IGNITE, where we introduce underrepresented middle and high students to STEM and teach them and their parents about college admissions, engineering majors, and professional careers. Over 30 middle and high school students joined our lab to learn about materials science and engineering…Continue Reading STEM outreach day with middle and high school students from Santa Ana

Congratulations to Daisy for receiving UCI’s Dynamic Womxn of the Year Award! This award honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the personal growth and success of womxn, through education, research, public or volunteer service, that is above and beyond their expected responsibilities. Daisy has been active in cultivating a community for graduate women…Continue Reading Daisy receives UCI’s Dynamic Womxn of the Year