Faculty and Students at the Koh Lab
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Dr. Amanda KohDr. Amanda Koh joined the faculty of the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at UA in August 2018. Previously she did her post-doctoral fellowship at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, got her Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, and her B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is originally from Brooklyn, New York.
Location: NERC 3038 |
Graduate Students
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Corey PattonCorey Patton joined the group in 2018 as a doctoral student from the Chemical and Biological Engineering department. He received his B.S in chemical engineering from the University of Alabama in 2018. His research involves the characterization of gallium-based liquid metal alloys for use in stretchable electronics and soft robotics.
Location: NERC 3040 |
Undergraduate Students
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Elizabeth BuryElizabeth is a Class of 2021 Chemical Engineering major and is a part of the STEM Path to the MBA program at UA. She joined Koh’s Lab in August of 2018 and is currently studying the mechanical properties of liquid metal dispersions in thermoset and thermoplastic polymers. Outside the lab, Elizabeth is a Chemical and Biological Engineering and an Education Abroad Alumni Student Ambassador, a peer mentor in MentorUPP, and a part of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
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Kaitlyn GradyKaitlyn Grady is a Chemical Engineering major with a Mathematics minor on the STEM path to MBA. She is currently researching how leaching and monomer composition affect HIPE foams. In addition to doing research, she holds leadership positions in the Alabama Chemical Engineering Car Team, Student Engineers in Action, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Blend. She is also a dedicated member of The American Institute for Chemical Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Greek Programming Board, and UA B+.
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Anna PerkinsAnna is a Class of 2021 Chemical Engineering Major. She is currently working with Dr. Amanda Koh on the synthesis and modification of a functionalized foam polymer, with a focus on the surfactant needed to produce the foam. Outside of the lab, she is the Outreach Director for Beat Auburn Beat Hunger, the Assistant Team Leader for Bettering Bama, a Staff Member of the University of Alabama’s Center for Service and Leadership, a volunteer for Children’s Hospital of Alabama, and a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Women’s Fraternity.
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Jordan WalkerJordan Walker is a Class of 2021 chemical engineering major with a minor in food and nutrition. She is working with Dr. Koh on liquid metal applications and is currently focusing on particle analysis dealing with emulsions. Outside of the lab, Jordan is involved in the Alpha Chi Omega sorority as well as the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers, and she is also a co-leader of Bama Cru’s Freshman Community Group.
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Seth ChunSeth Chun is a dual major chemical engineering and chemistry student with minors in mathematics and the Randall Research Scholar Program. He joined Dr. Koh’s lab in January of 2019 and is researching the electrical characterization of liquid metal dispersions in thermoset and thermoplastic polymers. In addition to research, Seth is also a part of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the UA Bowling Club, and a student leader in the Alabama Action Program.
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Meredith LeeMeredith Lee is a Class of 2019 dual major chemical engineering and chemistry student with a minor in studio art. She is currently studying the properties of magnetorheological fluids. Outside the lab, Meredith is a member of the Society of Women Engineers and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
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Gemma TruesdellGemma is a class of 2021 Chemical Engineering Major. She joined Dr. Koh’s lab in January 2019 and is working on the fabrication of microbubbles and their application in magnetic smart fluids. Outside the lab, Gemma is a member of the American Society for Chemical Engineers, a tutor for the University of Alabama Math and Technology Learning Center, and holds an executive position in the Delta Gamma sorority.
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Matthew DeBrunnerMatthew DeBrunner is a class of 2022 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering student, with a minor in the Randall Research Scholars Program. He joined Dr. Koh’s lab in January 2019, and is researching methods to print liquid metal onto fabrics to create stretchable electronics. In addition to research, Matthew is involved in Materials Advantage, Theta Tau professional engineering fraternity and Freshman Forum.
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