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Katie Chung is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) of the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she contributes to the Craig Hawker research group. She joined the Hawker lab in March 2025, bringing specialized expertise in organic redox flow battery systems and electrochemical charge stabilization mechanisms developed during her doctoral work.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong (2019)
- Graduate (PhD): University of California, Berkeley, as a Croucher Scholar
Dr. Chung's research program focuses on advancing sustainable energy storage through molecular design of organic redox species for flow batteries. Her work integrates synthetic organic chemistry with electrochemical engineering to address critical challenges in charge carrier stability, electrolyte formulation, and battery cycling efficiency. This interdisciplinary approach targets next-generation energy storage solutions with enhanced capacity retention and reduced environmental impact.
Her scholarly recognition includes:
- Croucher Scholar
Within the Materials Research Laboratory, Dr. Chung operates in the Hawker Group's collaborative environment specializing in polymer and materials chemistry. The group's state-of-the-art facilities support her experimental investigations into novel battery chemistries and degradation mechanisms.
No public information is available regarding student mentorship or externally funded research grants associated with her current position.
