Interested in working in the Doan-Nguyen Group? Please email doan-nguyen.1@osu.edu with your CV and cover letter with identified references.
May 2020 Update on Open Postdoctoral Researcher Position:
A postdoctoral research position to work on development of screening algorithm, synthesis, and characterization of materials with exotic quantum properties is open in the Doan-Nguyen Laboratory at The Ohio State University (OSU) in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The research will be focused on solid-state materials synthesis, structural characterization (i.e. X-ray, neutron diffraction), and programming (if applicant has programming background) for materials with topologically protected states. The project involves synthesis and characterization of known materials as well as synthesis development of new materials.
A background in solid state materials chemistry, X-ray and neutron scattering, magnetism is desired. Experience with synthesis is a must. Experience with programming would be a plus. Most importantly, the candidate should have a strong enthusiasm to explore new materials problems and their scientific solutions. The salary will be commensurate with research experience and technical background. Core responsibilities will include:
Qualifications
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Students in the Doan-Nguyen Group will develop into critically thoughtful, independent scientists. To lead the charge on scientific advancement in energy storage and conversion, students will be equipped with technical skills in areas including, but not limited to, solution-phase synthesis, solid-state synthesis, materials characterization, electrochemistry, and catalysis.
Prof. Doan-Nguyen is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Materials Science & Engineering and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. She joined OSU in August 2017 as part of the Discovery Themes’ Materials and Manufacturing for Sustainability Initiative. As part of OSU’s Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis (CEMAS), her cross-cutting research includes synthesis, in-situ structural characterization, and functional testing of smart materials as well as advanced materials for energy storage and conversion. Before joining OSU, she was a UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow at UCSB with Prof. Ram Seshadri and Bruce Dunn (UCLA). She received her Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania working in the Christopher Murray Group and B.S. in Chemistry (2nd major: Women’s and Gender Studies) at Yale University. She has been recognized by the American Physical Society with the Ovshinsky Sustainable Energy Fellowship, the American Crystallographic Association with the Margaret C. Etter Lecturer Award and the Oak Ridge Associated Universities Ralph E. Power Junior Faculty Enhancement Award. VDN is also spearheading and contributing to projects on development of K-12 STEM education in the Columbus area and beyond.
Current Lab Members
Student email addresses are lastname.#@buckeyemail.osu.edu.
Gerald (Jerry) Gourdin.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu | Postdoctoral Researcher, 2019- | |
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Paul Cuillier.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Programm (GRFP) |
Ph.D. candidate, 2019- | |
Patricia Loughney.14@buckeyemail.osu.edu Defense Associated Graduate Student Innovators (DAGSI) Fellow |
Ph.D. candidate, 2019- | |
Catrina Wilson.3981@buckeyemail.osu.edu NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Programm (GRFP) |
Ph.D. candidate, 2018- | |
Patrice Crosby.164@buckeyemail.osu.edu | Chemistry B.S. candidate, (4th year) | |
Amanda Gibson.1065@buckeyemail.osu.edu | MSE B.S./M.S. candidate (4th year) | |
Dustin Goetz.110@buckeyemail.osu.edu | MAE B.S. candidate (4th year) | |
Former Lab Members
Name | Time in Group | University | Degree | Graduation Year | Post Lab Position |
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[11] Dustin Goetz | 2017.11-2020.5 | OSU | MAE B.S. | 2020 | University of California, Santa Barbara Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Graduate Research Assistant, NSF GRFP 2020 Recipient |
[10] Patrice Crosby | 2019.5-2020.4 | OSU | Chemistry B.S. | 2020 | Cornell University Fiber Science M.S. Graduate Research Assistant |
[9] Joshua Argo | 2018.1-2020.1 | OSU | MSE B.S. | 2019 | Lynntech Engineer |
[8] Shawn Ren | 2019.5-2019.10 | OSU | MAE B.S. | 2020 | Rice University Mechanical Engineering M.S. |
[7] Jacob O’Connor | 2019.6-2019.8 | OSU | CSE B.S. | 2021 | N/A |
[6] Jenna Bustos | 2019.5-2019.8 | New Mexico Highlands University (REU) | Chemistry B.S | 2020 | Oregon State University Ph.D. Chemistry Graduate Research Assistant, NSF GRFP Honorable Mention, GEM Fellow |
[5] Kevin Tran | 2018.6-2019.5 | OSU | CBE B.S. | 2021 | N/A |
[4]Aniv Ray | 2018.6, 2018.8 | Columbus Academy High School | N/A | N/A | N/A |
[3] Fatima Bainazar | 2018.1-2018.5 | Metro High School Junior | N/A | N/A | N/A |
[2] Andrew Noble | 2018.6-2018.7 | The Ohio State University | CBE B.S. | 2020 | N/A |
[1] Chengji Zhang | 2018.1-2018.7 | OSU MSE | N/A | N/A | N/A |