Spotlight

CJ Wilson is a Ph.D. student studying chemistry here at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research includes combatting climate change with hybrid photocatalytic systems and electrocatalytic systems that turn elements such as sunlight or CO2 into clean fuel. 

Benjamin Mitchell, a UNH alumnus and recent Ph.D. recipient in Mechanical Engineering, is exploring new research and manufacturing avenues through his start-up business, Drop-Slice. Ben started Drop-Slice at the Olson Center after completing his Ph.D…

As a Ph.D. student in computer science studying robotics, Paul Gesel focuses on the role robots will play in the future of caregiving. 

Pulkit Dubey completed his bachelor's in mechanical engineering from BITS Pilani, India (2015) followed by master's from JNCASR, Bangalore, India (2019). During his masters, he worked on hydrodynamic instability of liquid jets where he studied the breakup of a liquid jet to form droplets. He also…

Kathryn Carlson is a rising senior chemical engineering student here at UNH. Tag along with Kathryn in her day-in-the-life as a Process Validation intern at Lonza in Portsmouth, and learn about the contributions our students are making to the future of pharmaceuticals. 

The Olson Center provides students with the resources and space to immerse themselves in their research and new findings. Graduate student, Abrar Ebrahim has done just that as he is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in metal forming and plasticity after obtaining his master's degree in metallurgical and…

Tim Hoheneder is a civil and environmental engineering Ph.D. student researching soil frost. He utilizes a UAS (drone) to measure how deep the soil frost is, which can control several hydrological and biological processes between the winter and spring seasons. 

Meet Douglas Coulter, a rising UNH sophomore and mechanical engineering intern at the…

Castine Bernardy is a civil and environmental engineering Ph.D. student making an important impact on the surface UV and blue light disinfection industry. 

The Olson Center provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in research and play leading roles in projects that take their skills and knowledge to new levels. UNH mechanical engineering student, Nick Pitkin has been conducting research at the center since the fall of 2022. This…

Olaiya Olokunboyo is a Ph.D. student studying condensed matter physics. His hometown is in Ayila, Ogunwaterside in Ogun State, Nigeria and he received a bachelor’s in physics from the University of Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria. 1. Why did you choose UNH for your graduate program?  Over time, I…

Cheristy Jones is a Ph.D. student studying natural resources and earth systems science. Her hometown is in Draper, Utah, and she received her BA in environmental science from Colorado College. 1. Why did you choose UNH for your graduate program?