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Congratulations, Dr. Pelkie!

June 6, 2025

Brenden Pelkie with the Pozzo Research Group after his dissertation defense

Brenden Pelkie successfully defended his dissertation, titled “Automated and Autonomous Experiments for Sol-Gel Nanomaterial Synthesis,” on May 30th, 2025. His presentation highlighted his work in developing new tools and software for accessible lab automation, with a focus on optimizing silica nanoparticle synthesis. Brenden now holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering.

Congratulations, Dr. Pelkie!

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