Brushett Research Group
Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion
Undergraduates
Chloe Brown
Undergraduate Student, MIT, ChemE and Economics (Class of 2022)
Chloe previously worked in the Langer Lab and the Prather Lab. In the Langer Lab, she worked on organic synthesis, and in the Prather Lab she built biosensors capable of detecting the presence of select sugars in cells. Currently with the Brushett Group, Chloe aims to improve battery performance by evaluating a new non-aqueous redox flow battery design across a range of temperatures. Outside the classroom, Chloe is a cadet in Army ROTC where she serves as the Deputy Battalion Commander. She is also a counselor in Camp Kesem and a member of Alpha Phi Sorority. Chloe will be joining McKinsey & Company as a Business Analyst upon her graduation in 2022.
Lia Bu
Undergraduate Student, MIT, ChemE (Class of 2025)
A first year MIT undergraduate, Lia does research on the kinetics of isopropanol oxidation in the context of rechargeable liquid fuel cells. These cells have potential applications in hydrogen and energy storage. Outside of research, Lia is an athlete on MIT’s openweight crew, a staff writer for MIT’s Undergraduate Research Journal, and a historian and community service co-chair for McCormick Hall. In her free time, Lia enjoys playing classical piano, taking pictures of MIT’s campus, and socializing with friends.
Sarah Hernandez
Undergraduate Student, MIT, ChemE (Class of 2025)
Sarah is a first-year MIT undergraduate performing her first research opportunity. In the Brushett Lab, she focuses upon analyzing the efficacy of organic redox carriers, specifically quinones, for electrochemical separation of carbon dioxide in the hopes of improving carbon capture technologies. On campus, Sarah is active in the Society of Women Engineers and the Student Sustainability Coalition as a representative for the Terrascope learning community. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, experimenting in the kitchen, and reading.
Will Woltmann