Research
Our work focuses on elucidating the molecular level details that drive nano- to microscopic properties in condensed phase systems. We exploit the structural and temporal resolution of linear and nonlinear spectroscopic methods such as Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), two-dimensional infrared (2D IR), sum frequency generation (SFG), and transient absorption (TA) to address questions regarding the structure and dynamics of molecular systems in energy-related devices. Our group currently studies the molecular systems of battery electrolytes, ionic liquids, electrode surfaces, dye-sensitized solar cells, and photoelectrochemical cells. In addition, we continue to add to the development of pulse-shaping in the mid-IR and microfluidic device technology with the goal of producing new tools for multidimensional optical spectroscopies.
Dr. Amber Krummel
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Portland State University, Dr. Krummel went on to do her PhD work at University of Wisconsin - Madison where she earned her PhD in 2007. She held a position as a postdoctoral researcher at Harvard University from 2007-2010, and came to Colorado State University that year.
