(385n) Ion Exchange and Bipolar Membrane Analysis and System Design for Efficient CO2 Electrolysis and Carbon Capture

Research Interests
I am a postdoctoral researcher at Princeton University with broad expertise in polymer chemistry, ion exchange membranes (IEMs), bipolar membranes (BPMs), and electrochemical system design for carbon management. My current work focuses on characterizing and optimizing the performance of IEMs and BPMs in advanced electrochemical processes such as CO2 electrolysis, water electrolysis, and integrated carbon capture systems to improve stability, ion transport, and overall energy efficiency.

I have extensive experience in electrochemistry, as well as developing and testing membranes for a range of separation processes, including desalination, brine valorization, and selective ion removal. My research also targets the design of membrane–electrolyzer systems for CO2 conversion to value-added products such as syngas, enabling modular and scalable solutions for decarbonization and circular resource recovery.

By combining polymer synthesis, membrane fabrication, advanced characterization methods including synchrotron-based analysis, and system-level process optimization, I aim to bridge the gap between bench-scale membrane innovation and practical industrial applications. My broader goal is to contribute to industry R&D teams working on sustainable chemical and energy technologies, leveraging my interdisciplinary background to advance integrated electrochemical systems for CO2 conversion, carbon capture, and green hydrogen production.