Contact
Email: alexia.popescu@northwestern.edu
Research Website
Research
My current work explores alternative materials for organic redox flow batteries (ORFB). I am working on extracting bio-based compounds to test as ORFB electrolytes and membranes for improved performance, for which I am using HPLC, SPE, and EIS. I also have experience with SOFCs, synthesis techniques, ceramic processing, XRD, and UV/Vis Spectrophotometry.
Education/Experience
2017-Present Barnett Research Group, Northwestern University
2015-Present Niles West High School
Honors and Awards
Solid oxide fuel cell research project awards (2018):
Finalist for Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
Tuition scholarship ISEF special award from University of Arizona
Next Generation Innovators Challenge: Positive Impact Top 25 Finalist
NASA Earth System Science Award
Walton Sustainability Solutions Award from Arizona State University
Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS), Illinois State Best in Category Award- Materials Science Research
IJAS Top Ten Project for Paper Session
IJAS Gold Award at State Level
IJAS Gold Award at Regional Level
Flow batteries research project awards (2017):
ASM Materials Education Foundation Science Award
Apple Dental and Veritas Award (for poster presentation)
Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS), Illinois State Best in Category Award- Chemistry Research
IJAS Gold Award at State Level
IJAS Gold Award at Regional Level
Hobbies/Interests
Cello, Figure Skating, Guitar, Rollerblading, Writing, Public Speaking