At the conclusion of her third year, Ph.D. candidate Sydni Wilson reached an exciting professional milestone by presenting at her first scientific conference, the 100th ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium. Held at the University of Delaware in Newark from June 21–24, 2026, the centennial symposium brought together researchers from academia, industry, and national laboratories […]
The Composto Group is proud to celebrate Dr. Katie Sun on the successful defense of her dissertation, “Effects of Polymer Brush, Nanoparticle, and Solvent Characteristics on Nanoparticle Adsorption.” Her research examined how polymer-brush structure, solution pH, grafting density, molecular weight, and nanoparticle geometry influence nanoparticle adsorption and separation. Using quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring […]
David visited the UPR-PENN PREM program to teach and connect with students through hands-on materials science education. His visit highlighted PREM’s mission of expanding access to research experiences and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. Through mentorship, teaching, and outreach, moments like this help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world scientific […]
