Alumni

USRA 2025

Undergraduate Honours Thesis Student (2025-2026)
Their project aimed to develop carbon dots capable of detecting chromium(VI) in water. They were actively working on enhancing the dots’ responsiveness to chromium and conducting in-depth studies to understand the underlying mechanisms of the detection process.

Undergraduate Honours Thesis Student  (2025-2026) | Co-supervised w/ Prof. Arun Moorthy
Their project explored the use of carbon dots as an alternative tool in forensic science for visualizing fingerprints. By designing carbon dots that interact with fingerprint residues, they aimed to enhance contrast and detail under specific lighting conditions. This approach could offer a safer, more cost-effective method for print detection. 

Undergraduate Honours Thesis Student  (2025-2026)
Their project focused on developing carbon dots for pesticide detection. They were modifying the properties of these dots and investigating their interactions with different pesticide compounds.

Undergraduate Honours Thesis Student (2025-2026) | Co-supervised w/ Prof. Huy Dang
Their project involved studying the fate and impact of tin nanoparticles on Daphnia magna. 

Undergraduate Honours Thesis Student  (2025-2026)
Their project consists of developing cellulose fibers from spent coffee grounds to create sponge-like materials for oil removal, with a focus on sustainable waste upcycling and environmental cleanup.

Their work examined how different reaction conditions—such as the choice of reagents, temperature, and reaction time—affect the optical and physical properties of carbon dots.