Ashish Chakradhar

Ashish Chakradhar serves as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry within the Chemistry & Physics department at Hood College, teaching undergraduate courses in Physical Chemistry, Material Chemistry, and General Chemistry, with prior instructional experience in food chemistry and horticulture chemistry.

Education:

• Ph.D. from North Dakota State University
• B.S. from Minnesota State University, Moorhead

Research Interests: Dr. Chakradhar's work investigates surface chemistry phenomena on 2D materials (graphene, silica), thin films, and oxide-supported metal nanoclusters, utilizing advanced instrumentation including X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Auger electron spectroscopy, and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). His research spans graphene chemistry, alkane bond activation, catalytic active site identification, and hydrodesulfurization reactions, emphasizing fundamental surface processes.

Publication Trends: His 2011-2016 publications reveal a cohesive focus on surface science and catalysis, particularly water adsorption mechanisms on 2D materials and model catalyst systems. The research consistently employs ultra-high vacuum techniques and surface characterization methods to elucidate molecular-level interactions in energy-relevant processes.

Scientific Awards: No awards or fellowships were referenced in the source material.

Advising and Grants: The text provides no details regarding graduate student mentorship, research grants, or funded projects.

Labs and Teams: While Dr. Chakradhar utilizes sophisticated surface analysis equipment, the source does not specify dedicated laboratory facilities, research teams, or collaborative groups.