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Allison Young is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Boston College, specializing in nanomaterial design for catalytic applications. Her research focuses on non-precious transition metals, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and core-shell nanostructures to enhance catalytic performance in fuel cells and electrochemical systems. She holds a Ph.D. from Boston College and contributes to the honors program by integrating modern chemistry examples and scientific literature into undergraduate education.
Her research interests emphasize synthesizing nanoparticles with tailored surfaces to control catalytic selectivity and activity. This includes studying MOFs as molecular sieves and exploring strain-induced intermetallic nanostructures to improve catalytic efficiency.
Recent publications highlight her work on MOF-nanoparticle interfaces, strain-enhanced intermetallics, and core-shell nanocrystals for CO oxidation. These studies reflect a trend toward advanced materials engineering for energy applications.
While no scientific awards are listed, her contributions to teaching include curriculum development for the honors program, emphasizing real-world chemistry applications. Her research group collaborates on projects involving electrocatalysis and nanomaterial synthesis, though specific grant details are not provided.
