Grace Ma

Analyzed dendrite growth and structure inside solid state lithium ion batteries and used optical coherence tomography to generate 3D models of structural changes over time. Analyzed large scale data sets of charge/discharge cycles using Matlab.

Engineering Lab Assistant at University of Texas at Austin (2026-05 – Present)

• Analyzed dendrite growth and structure inside solid state lithium ion batteries and used optical coherence tomography to generate 3D models of structural changes over time.
• Analyzed large scale data sets of charge/discharge cycles using Matlab.

Physics Course Grader Mentor at University of Texas at Austin Onramps Program (2025-08 – Present)

• Graded assignments and labs, ensuring accurate and consistent feedback for students.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and adherence to grading standards as well as academic integrity policies.
• Coordinated and led calibration meetings every month to teach other graders about expectations and standards.

Chemical Sciences and Engineering Intern at Argonne National Laboratory (2024-05 – 2024-08)

• Worked on lithium ion cell battery development using new and more environmentally sustainable compositions. Developed and produced electrode slurries by hand, and also synthesized complete cell batteries in the lab.
• Tested carbon nanomaterial and silicon cell batteries to analyze the efficiency of energy storage.
• Wrote a specialized Java program to analyze raw data and convert it into battery cycling curves that displayed charge and discharge profiles as well as an analysis of efficiency based on the quantity of lithium used. Created a final presentation about my findings on optimization and presented it to the Argonne community.

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering; Specializing in Energy Technologies and Process Systems – The University of Texas at Austin (2027-05)