Interviewer: Arushi Gupta Trivia Could you give an overview of the research you and your lab works on and its applications? My lab conducts research across a variety of subject areas, ranging from climate science, sustainability, election administration, and election outcomes to more general issues about where people get their information and how information works…

Carbonation of cement is a process that involves multiple chemical reactions between the main components of set cement and carbon dioxide such that the carbon dioxide is permanently sequestered. 0.25 gigatons of carbon are estimated to be sequestered in cement-based material annually; however, this estimate is based on a simplified model of the carbonation process.…

Convention says that both sides of the brain should be symmetrical. However, contradicting evidence of asymmetric structure can be found even in the common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster). This study investigates possible causes of this asymmetrical body (AB) and explores the mechanisms behind communication within the neural circuit. In particular, we examine the asymmetrical morphology…

Underwater navigation involves inherent obstacles, as the undersea environment severely limits senses (e.g. sight,  hearing, touch) that humans typically use to navigate. As such, it is difficult for a diver to know his/her position as well as any target location during a dive. In understanding a diver’s desired target and physical limitations/preferences, an Autonomous Underwater…

The mitigation of aircraft explosion hazards requires the investigation of the autoignition of aviation hydraulic fluid. Tributyl phosphate (TBP), a phosphate ester, is the primary component of aviation hydraulic fluid. The nature of phosphate ester autoignition is difficult to predict, as the phosphate component exhibits fire-resistant properties and the hydrocarbon component is highly flammable. The…