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Ab Initio investigation of iron oxide/aqueous interfaces
Structural investigation of mineral surfaces and reactivity using density functional theory and ab initio thermodynamics.

Arsenic, Antimony and Boron Speciation and Transport during the utilizing of hydrothermal resources for electricity production
The main focus of my research is the characterization of trace element chemistry in fluids released from high heat capacity geothermal systems utilized for electricity production.

Sorption and transformation of Nitroaromatic Compounds at Clay Mineral Surfaces
Sepctroscopic analysis of NAC sorption and degradation on clay minerals.

Surface Structure and Reactivity of Hydrated Magnetite Surfaces
Characterizing the surface structure of magnetite, Fe3O4, (111), (100), and (110) terminations using crystal truncation rod (CTR) diffraction in a hydrated environment.

Chemical Fate and Transport of Antimony in Aqueous Geochemical Systems of Interior Alaska and the Yukon
The focus of this project is on the chemical fate and transport of antimony in aqueous geochemical systems of interior Alaska and the Yukon.

Past Group Members

Cynthia Lo (Postdoctoral Associate)
Kristen William (MS)
Raena Rowland (MS)
Kuanl Tanwar (PhD)

NIRT Group
Nanoscale Interdisciplinary Research Team Fairbanks meeting 2005

NIRT Group in Denali
From L to R: Hong Zhang, Kunal Tanwar, Sarah Petitto, Sanjit Ghose, Cynthia Lo