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Dr. Liane Moreau is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the Materials Science and Engineering Program. She holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University (2017), a postdoctoral fellowship at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2017–2020), and a BS from Cornell University (2012). Her research focuses on actinide nanomaterials, surface chemistry, and X-ray characterization techniques such as XAFS and synchrotron-based methods. Key areas include nanoscale actinide properties for energy applications, environmental remediation, and medical radiotherapy. She leads the Moreau Group, which operates labs in Troy Hall and the Dodgen Research Facility, equipped for radiological synthesis and advanced X-ray analysis. Dr. Moreau has secured grants like the New Faculty Seed Grant (2021) and collaborates with institutions like the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource and the Advanced Photon Source.
Research interests span actinide surface/interfaces, nanoparticle synthesis (e.g., core/shell, electrochemical methods), and degradation pathways. The group develops in-situ X-ray tools to study nuclear fuel materials and environmental interactions. Collaborations include the Actinide Center for Excellence. Students gain expertise in X-ray spectroscopy, electron microscopy, and radiation safety protocols.
Notable facilities include Troy Hall labs (11 fume hoods) for inorganic synthesis, and Dodgen labs for transuranic isotopes. Scientific awards include the New Faculty Seed Grant. The group welcomes undergraduates and graduate students interested in interdisciplinary nanotechnology and radiochemistry.
