Gabrielle Bachand

Gabrielle Bachand is a Lecturer at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she has been teaching since 2020. Her work integrates diversity and sustainability themes, and she actively supports students in career planning and preparation.

• M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno (2017)
• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno (2015)

Her research focuses on lithium-ion battery materials, fabrication, and characterization, informed by her Graduate Renewable Energy Certificate with energy policy emphasis. Industry experience includes sustainable engineering design at Disney Imagineering and quality assurance at Panasonic Energy of North America.

Gabrielle’s recent publication explores enhancing silicon anode performance with copper nanoparticles, aligning with her expertise in battery technology and energy storage. She teaches foundational courses like ENGR 100: Intro to Engineering and ENGR 305: Introduction to Sustainability.