Joshua Adkins

Ph.D. - Materials Engineering

Greater Chicago Area

About

Hello! My research is focused on the investigation of ferroelectricity and related phenomena in complex oxide thin films growth via pulsed laser deposition. I am specifically interested in studying the effects of “morphological engineering” - modifying crystal structure via strain and doping - on ferroelectric properties.

Experience

  • University of Illinois Chicago (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Postdoctoral Research Associate
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Tutor - Engineering Learning Center
      Aug 2021 - Aug 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Provided supplementary academic instruction in General Chemistry and Properties of Materials undergraduate courses

    • Graduate Student - Materials Engineering
      May 2018 - Aug 2024 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      Pursuing a PhD. in Materials Engineering at the University of Illinois - Chicago. My research involves the use of pulsed laser deposition to study ferroelectric complex oxide thin films. Activities and societies: Black Graduate Student Association

  • Undergraduate Student Researcher at NASA
    Mar 2016 - May 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Studied lithium sulfide-based composite materials for potential use as cathodes in high energy lithium-ion batteries.

  • Undergraduate Student/Researcher at Xavier University of Louisiana
    Aug 2014 - May 2018 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Studied and worked to improve a variety of lithium-based energy storage materials, including: - 3d transition metal oxide anodes - Lithium phosphorus oxynitride (LiPON) solid electrolytes - Lithium sulfide cathodes

  • Student Intern at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 · 3 mos

    Participated in a 10-week summer internship. Researched and synthesized lithium titanate materials for use as anodes in lithium-ion batteries.