Eva Nichols

Eva Nichols is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on molecular and interfacial electrocatalysis for sustainable energy applications, drawing inspiration from enzyme active sites to develop synthetic catalysts. She employs techniques such as cyclic voltammetry, spectroelectrochemistry, and SEIRA spectroscopy to study catalytic mechanisms.

• B.S. in Chemistry, California Institute of Technology (2012)
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley (2017)
• NIH Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University (2018-2020)

Her work spans CO2 reduction, proton-coupled electron transfer, and molecularly-modified electrodes. Recent studies explore second coordination sphere effects and interfacial acidity. Her lab has contributed to advancements in reticular chemistry and hybrid bioinorganic systems.

• Scientific Awards: NIH Postdoctoral Fellow
• Students: Graduate student Connor (Vanier Graduate Scholarship recipient)
• Labs: A216, A220, A224 in the UBC Chemistry Complex