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2025

Bruch, Dorian Wayne (2025) Theoretical Modeling of Interactions Between Electrolytes and Surfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/eey8-et93. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08282024-022514845

Mirzoyan, Ruben (2025) Electron Dynamics in Molecular Qubits and Catalytic Films. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/mcq5-js86. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09272024-204111663

Ye, Benjamin Bobin (2025) Image Charge Effects Near Solid Surfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/fjpq-wn07. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07262024-075858049

2024

Evans, John Matthew (2024) Impact of Interfacial Chemistry on Corrosion, Sensing, and Catalytic Properties of Materials. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/e033-xj27. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05202024-184723401

Hickam, Bryce Patrick (2024) Exploring How Entangled Photon Correlations Can Enhance Spectroscopy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ez5h-qp07. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08032023-213853772

Iton, Zachery William Benjamin (2024) Superionic Conduction of Next-Generation Mobile Ions in Solids Enabled by Coordinating Ligands. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/fwyd-2w86. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302024-015407649

Michelsen, Jonathan Malte Zschiegner (2024) Measuring Charge Carrier and Structural Photodynamics at Solar Energy Material Surfaces Using Transient Extreme Ultraviolet Reflection Spectroscopy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/73h7-kg35. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05082024-165921385

Quinn, Laura Katherine (2024) Freeze-Cast Porous Ceramics: Tailoring Chemistry and Porosity for Functionality. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/nj6y-4315. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012024-040012207

Stanko, Allison Michelle (2024) Assembly of Complex Carbocyclic Architectures via Palladium and Nickel-Catalyzed Cyclizations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/xx1b-9262. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04292024-194607461

Sun, Yuchun (2024) 3D Micro-Architected Materials for Batteries. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/y6bt-xb40. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04162024-184348195

Ware, Skyler Danielle (2024) Nonaqueous Electrolyte Design for Energy Storage and Electrosynthesis. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/kx7f-2065. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12152023-235139391

Watkins, Nicholas Bret (2024) Organic Films at the Electrode-Electrolyte Interface in CO₂ Reduction. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7t8e-7j20. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09272023-154324412

Zhang, Wanji Wendy (2024) Efforts Towards C-C Bond Formations: From Ni Catalysis to Transition-Metal Free Electrolysis. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/czam-9x35. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08212023-202451948

2023

Balzer, Christopher James (2023) Polyelectrolytes Near Solid Surfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/kga2-1820. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05162023-233932300

Barth, Alexandra Teresa (2023) Electronic Structure and Reactivity of Metal Complexes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/k66v-1c93. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12282022-061839565

Dong, Heng (2023) Optimization of Electrodes Towards More Practical Electrochemical Water Treatment. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/hkpg-je79. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03062023-153330120

Kim, Seong Shik (Steve) (2023) Design Rules for Multi-Electron Systems in Next-Generation Batteries: From Mg Electrode-Electrolyte Interface to Anion Redox Activation in Li-Rich Sulfides. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/v52j-t589. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06032023-004803929

Williams, Chloe Gabrielle (2023) Development of Selective Carbon–Carbon Bond-Forming Reactions of Vinyl Carbocations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/rkge-pz74. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06052023-155701672

Zak, Joshua Joseph (2023) Complex Charge Compensation Mechanisms in Lithium-Rich Chalcogenide Cathodes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1k50-3811. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06022023-055053747

Zhang, Yi (2023) Application of Heterojunction Ni-Sb-SnO₂ Anodes for Electrochemical Water Treatment. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/dmrd-w489. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03132023-113800696

2022

DeLano, Travis Jon (2022) Development of Nickel-Catalyzed Asymmetric Cross-Coupling Reactions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/pzfp-ad90. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04272022-163740814

Kim, Jeongmin (2022) Molecular Simulations of Charge Transport for Energy Storage and Conversion Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5haz-ch54. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08202021-200738765

Mazza, Michael Francis (2022) Defect-Driven Reactivity of Layered Materials Examined through Atomic Layer Deposition. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/nnwh-5355. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01042022-032834418

Saccone, Max Anthony (2022) Vat Photopolymerization Additive Manufacturing of Functional Materials: from Batteries to Metals and Alloys. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/v3cn-8h28. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062022-211326081

Welch, Alexandra Justine (2022) Understanding and Optimizing the Local Catalyst Environment in CO₂ Reduction Electrodes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4s78-cq55. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11062021-151820825

2021

Bagley, Jacob David (2021) Fabrication of Pristine and Doped Graphene Nanostripes and their Application in Energy Storage. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/hfdw-fs13. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02012021-171503477

Narita, Kai (2021) 3D Architected Battery Electrodes for Exploring Battery Kinetics from Nano to Millimeter. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/dr3b-2d27. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05012021-183915976

Yan, Ellen (2021) Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of a Reductant-Activated Methodology for Covalent Functionalization of 1T' Transition Metal Dichalcogenides MoS₂ and WS₂. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/gcjw-bb78. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05242021-164534392

Yu, Weilai (2021) Stability of Photo-Electrochemical Interface for Solar Fuels. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2z16-d005. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03172021-221106133

2020

Del Ciello, Sarah Anne (2020) Kinetic Studies of Hydrogen Oxidation by Cobaloximes and Synthesis, Spectroscopy and Boronation of a New Heteroleptic Ruthenium Cyanide Complex. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6QTC-G360. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11152019-095230239

McNicholas, Brendon James (2020) New Electrolytic Media and Methods for Energy Storage and Conversion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1sew-r360. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06082020-143301441

2019

Moreno-Hernandez, Ivan A. (2019) Earth-Abundant Metal Oxides for Anodic Reactions in Acidic Electrolytes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/XRN5-FV98. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042019-235050436

Thompson, Annelise C. (2019) Interfacial Behavior of 2D Materials in Devices for Solar Fuels and Sensing Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/DQF7-JD96. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05032019-105139564

Weadock, Nicholas Joseph (2019) Addressing Thermodynamic Inefficiencies of Hydrogen Storage in Transition Metal Hydrides. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ANY4-VA70. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02112019-143327096

2018

Tozier, Dylan Douglas (2018) Cathode Design for High Energy Molten Salt Lithium-Oxygen Batteries. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/TG0K-8776. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06072018-140534228