Jayashree Yalamanchili, PhD Candidate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

JAYASHREE YALAMANCHILI, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Abstract
I am currently a Ph. D. candidate in Chemical Engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, under the guidance of Drs. Chris Hennigan and Brian Reed. My Ph.D. research investigates the fate of transition metals in phosphate-based acellular assays that measure the oxidative potential (OP) of different species in particulate matter. My skills and experience include: (1) thermodynamic equilibrium modeling using MINEQL and MINTEQ, (2) metal precipitation experiments in the dithiothreitol (DTT) assay, which leverage colorimetric analyses, inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS), laser particle light scattering measurements, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, and other laboratory activities. I have data analysis and computational experience with SPSS software, Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and Igor.

In addition to modeling, conducting lab experiments, and data analysis, I have mentored several undergraduate students. Further, my previous research projects were focused on a low-cost PM sensor, ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) plant design and development, and carbon-dioxide mineral sequestration.

My expected graduation is December 2022. I am interested in research opportunities in the industry, government, or academic institutions. I do not have any geographical limitations.

Email: jyala1@umbc.edu