Ying Xia of the University of Washington is the 2024 ECS Pacific Northwest Section Electrochemistry Student Award Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific recipient. The award recognizes Ying’s outstanding contribution to understanding and controlling dynamic processes at the electrode-electrolyte interface in energy storage devices, exceptional cross-institutional collaborative leadership in electrochemistry, and dedication to community engagement through education and outreach. The award is presented at the Pacific Northwest Section meeting held during the Oregon Electrochemistry Conference from September 19-20, 2024, in Eugene, OR.
Learn more about the award and review the list of past recipients on the award page.
Ying Xia
Ying Xia is a PhD candidate in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Washington (UW), working under the supervision of Professors Jun Liu and James J. De Yoreo. She holds an MS in Materials Science from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and a BE in Composite Materials and Engineering from Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU).
Xia’s research focuses on understanding the fundamental mechanisms influencing metal electrodeposition and biopolymer crystallization at electrode-electrolyte interfaces using advanced surface techniques, such as in situ electrochemical atomic force microscopy (EC-AFM). Her goal is to suppress dendrite formation in Zn aqueous batteries by controlling the interactions of polymer additives with electrodes and electrolytes.
After completing her PhD, Xia plans to pursue a career at a national laboratory or as a university professor, where she will continue to address critical challenges in renewable energy.
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