Teaching

We discuss quantitative aspects of chemistry with an emphasis on kinetics, equilibria (acid-base, solubility, and buffer), thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. We do homework in ALEKS, which is Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces, a web-based artificially intelligent assessment and learning system. You can get help from the instructor, learning assistants and C-Clear, the shared office hours.

• We explore solid-state chemistry, main group chemistry, organometallic chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry with different synthesis approaches and characterization techniques such as XRD, NMR, UV-Vis, IR and Raman. We conduct research-type experiments based on recent literature, analyze data with Python, and present results in journal-article style lab reports.

• We conduct research on solid inorganic materials synthesis and electrochemistry. You get hands-on experience in inorganic synthesis, materials characterizations, electrochemical experiments with the PI in the lab. You can also receive training in scientific presentation, writing and critical thinking in group meetings with the PI and other group members.

We integrate mathematics and physics for physical chemistry including fluids, wave motion, thermodynamics, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, introductory vector calculus and introductory differential equations.

We learn bonding theories and group theory and their applications to inorganic systems with a focus on coordination compounds via lectures, in class projects and group discussions. We also introduce basics of solid-state chemistry and electrochemistry.

We discuss the fundamental theories in electrochemistry and the working principles of electrochemical devices such as batteries, and fuel cells as well as recent interdisciplinary research involving electrochemistry.