Automating electrochemical experiments
Project Description
Mundane, repetitive experiments can be drastically accelerated using robots and AI algorithms. In this project, the student will explore the use of commercial automation hardware and software to transform electrochemical experiments such as electrodeposition, which are key to technological developments in material fabrication and batteries.
Supervisor
CHEN Qing
Quota
2
Course type
UROP1000
UROP1100
UROP2100
Applicant's Roles
The application will work with senior members in the lab to study literatures on the topic, investigate the feasibility of various commercial components for the project, and build an automatic experiment setup.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
To understand the current status of automated chemical experiments and to learn about common hardware and software for lab automation
Complexity of the project
Moderate