Michael V. Lee, PhD

Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry for Solar Cells and Organic Electronics

Our research focuses on reactions that happen at interfaces, whether it is the outside surface or an interface buried within a material or device. We focus on finding the right instrument to analyze the problem, whether in-house, elsewhere at NAU, or with external collaborators or companies. Some examples of research areas that interest us are: organic electronics, solar cell perovskite, water purification, and instrument design.

Our laboratory is located on the 3^rd floor in the new Science and Health Building on the north side of NAU campus in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Our group consists of between 4-12 undergraduate researchers and up to 2 Master’s students. Undergraduate students spend 3-15 hours/week in the laboratory depending on their schedules. Typically 2-5 students work together on a project. The composition varies from year-to-year.

Interested students are encouraged to email Dr. Lee and arrange a time to discuss interests and possibilities. Students who can commit more than 1 year will gain the most from the experience. Whether here or in another laboratory, get involved in research early in your education.

Current and former students

Ramon Mendoza
Patricia De Peralta
Roman Rodriguez
Chaz Schober
Nicholas Rowland
Kayleen Esparza,
Alexander Mueller
Karen Winters
Connor Kralik
Benjamin Kunzler
David Anaya
Jennifer Hillier
Sean Zurek
Zabrina Noffz
Keenan McNamara
Adam Zemla
Cameron Neale
Victoria Vincent