Sammy Ausman

Research

Sammy’s research focuses on using ssNMR (solid state nuclear magnetic resonance) to characterize supported catalytic materials under Prof. Songi Han and Prof. Susannah Scott. This work will help us understand the structure and mechanisms driving reactions on catalyst surfaces, as well as their effects on kinetics of a reaction.

Education

• 2017 – 2020: B.S. Chemistry (Comprehensive Honors), University of Wisconsin – Madison
• 2021 – Present: Graduate Student Researcher, Chemical Engineering, University of California – Santa Barbara (Coadvisors: Prof. Songi Han and Prof. Susannah Scott)

Experience:

• 2018: Undergraduate Researcher, Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin – Madison (Prof. Nicholas Abbott)
• 2018 – 2021: Undergraduate Researcher, Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin – Madison (Prof. James Dumesic)
• 2020: Young Scholars Summer Research Program, Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado – Boulder
• 2020: General Chemistry Teaching Assistant, University of Wisconsin – Madison
• 2021: General Chemistry Faculty Teaching Assistant, University of Wisconsin - Madison