I study the physical and chemical properties of materials under high pressure and high temperature conditions, to better understand the constitution, structure, and evolution of the Earth's interior.

Publications:

Chidester B. A. and Strobel T. A. (2011) The ammonia-hydrogen system under pressure, Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 115, 10433.

Education:

2011 B.S., University of Toledo (Chemistry)

Experience:

2012-present Graduate student, University of Chicago, Department of the Geophysical Sciences
2011-2012 Laboratory technician, University of Toledo, Chemistry Department
2010 Summer scholar, Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institution of Washington
2009-2011 Laboratory technician, University of Toledo, Environmental Sciences Department

Honors:

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, 2013-2016
Magna cum laude, University of Toledo
Dean's list, University of Toledo
Departmental Physical Chemistry Award, University of Toledo