{"id":866,"date":"2021-06-01T19:47:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T19:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.che.ufl.edu\/orazem\/?page_id=866"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:58:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:58:45","slug":"alumni","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/orazem\/research\/alumni\/","title":{"rendered":"Group Alumni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doctoral Graduates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>35. Cynthia C. Eluagu (nee Ezeh), Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Experiments, Analysis and Models for Neural-Stimulation Ultramicroelectrodes, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, December 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0063023\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dr-cynthia-chiamaka-eluagu-ezeh-183b88174?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BLj8hB1oEQYeYA2YyjlpDbQ%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34. Samuel T. Jacobs, A Mathematical Model for the Transient Electrochemical Response Of a Continuous Glucose Sensor, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, December 2022.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0059436\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/samuel-jacobs-b096a3268?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BlzEmN0ewTb6wY4Nk%2Be4DAg%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33. Chen You, Experiments and Mathematical Models for Electrochemical Systems, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, August 2022.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0059166\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chen-you?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BENDXKLKFQTmktrZkzVjxRA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32. Ming Gao, A Mathematical Model for the Electrochemical Impedance Response of a Continuous Glucose Sensor, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, August 2020.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0056774\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ming-gao-gators?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bp3jLqvXSTU6KmnYCNPNwlg%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31. Arthur Dizon, Efficient Continuous Electrokinetic Dewatering and Impedance Response of Interdigitated Electrodes, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, August 2018.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0052652\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/arthur-dizon-14161744?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BHb%2FKMWaFRjK%2F4kwjybmmEQ%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30. Morgan S. Hazelbaker (nee Harding), Mathematical Models for Impedance Spectroscopy, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, May 2017.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0051024\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/morgan-hazelbaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29. Christopher L. Alexander, Impedance Spectroscopy: The Influence of Surface Heterogeneity and Application to Corrosion Monitoring od Bridge Tendons, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, May 2017.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0051021\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christopher-alexander-3101593b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28. Christopher Cleveland, Corrosion of Copper in Deaerated Deionized Water and Geometry-Induced Frequency Dispersion of the Ring Electrode, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, May 2017.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0049927\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27. Yu-Min Chen, Analysis of ASTM A416 Tendon Steel Corrosion in Alkaline Simulated Pore Solutions, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, August 2016.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0050160\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26.&nbsp; Rui Kong, Continuous Electrokinetic Dewatering of Phosphatic Clay Suspensions, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, May 2015.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0043459\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rui-kong-16108545\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25.&nbsp; Salim Erol, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis and Modeling of Lithium Cobalt Oxide\/Carbon Batteries, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, May 2015.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0043492\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/salim-erol-9111a583\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24.&nbsp; Ya-Chiao Chang, Mathematical Models for Under-Deposit Corrosion in Aerated and De-Aerated Solutions, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, December 2013.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ya-chiao-jo-chang-0a1a9853\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> Copy available on request. <a href=\"mailto:meo@che.ufl.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23.&nbsp; Erick A. White, Characterization of the Skin Barrier to Chemical Permeation by Impedance Spectroscopy, Ph.D. dissertation, Colorado School of Mines, September 2011 (co-advised with Prof. Annette L. Bunge, Colorado School of Mines, Department of Chemical Engineering).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/erick-white-1a326582\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> Copy available on request. <a href=\"mailto:meo@che.ufl.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22.&nbsp; Shao-ling Wu, Influence of Electrode Geometry on Local and Global Impedance Response, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, August 2010.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0041985\/00001\/images\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21.&nbsp; Bryan Hirschorn, Distributed Time-Constant Impedance Responses Interpreted in Terms of Physically Meaningful Properties, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, August 2010.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0041984\/00001\/images\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20.&nbsp; Erin Patrick, Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of Microelectrodes for Brain-Machine Interfaces, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, August 2010 (co-advised with Toshi Nishida, UF Department of Electrical Engineering).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0041223\/00001\/images\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/erin-patrick-6921a913\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19.&nbsp; J. Patrick McKinney, Design of Electrolytic Dewatering Systems for Phosphatic Clay Suspensions, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, May 2010.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0041569\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18.&nbsp; Sunil K. Roy, Use of Impedance Spectroscopy to Investigate Factors That Influence the Performance and Durability of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, August 2008.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0022104\/00001\/images\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sunil-roy-phd-6%CF%83bb-04365a6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17.&nbsp; Vicky Mei-Wen Huang, Fundamental Approach to Practical Corrosion Problems, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, May 2007.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0021337\/00001\/images\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16.&nbsp; Nelliann P\u00e9rez-Garcia, Enhanced Interpretation Models for Impedance of Lithium Ion Batteries, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, May 2006.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0013779\/00001\/images\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nelliann-perez-ba00791b0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15.&nbsp; Pavan Shukla, Stationary Hemispherical Electrode under Submerged Jet Impingement and Validation of the Measurement Model Concept for Impedance Spectroscopy, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, August 2004.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0006616\/00001\/images\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14.&nbsp; Chenchen Qiu, Model for Interpretation of Pipeline Survey Data, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, December 2003.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0002315\/00001\/images\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13.&nbsp; Kerry Allahar, Mathematical Modeling of Disbonded Coating and Cathodic Delamination Systems, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, December 2003.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE0001246\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12.&nbsp; Michael A. Membrino, Transdermal Delivery of Therapeutic Compounds by Iontophoresis, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, May 2002.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UFE1000142\/00001\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11.&nbsp; Douglas Riemer, Modeling Cathodic Protection for Pipeline Networks, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, December 2000.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufdc.ufl.edu\/UF00100818\/00001\/images\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/douglas-riemer-18489410\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/douglas-riemer-18489410\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10.&nbsp; Steven L. Carson, Application of Complex Spectroscopic Techniques to the Characterization of particles in Suspension, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, May 1999.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/steven-carson-ab3aba32\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> Copy available on request. <a href=\"mailto:meo@che.ufl.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9.&nbsp;&nbsp; Madhav Durbha, Influence of Current Distributions on the Interpretation of the Impedance Spectra Collected For Rotating Disk Electrode, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, August 1998.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/madhav-durbha-460a3\/overlay\/contact-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> Copy available on request. <a href=\"mailto:meo@che.ufl.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8.&nbsp;&nbsp; Paul T. Wojcik, The Electrochemical Behavior of Copper and Copper Nickel Alloys in Synthetic Seawater, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, August 1997.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/orazem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/557\/2025\/02\/Wojcik-PhD-1997.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a> Copy available on request. <a href=\"mailto:meo@che.ufl.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7.&nbsp;&nbsp; Pankaj Agarwal, Applications of Measurement Models to Impedance Spectroscopy, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, December 1994. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/pankaj-agarwal-cleantech-ventures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6.&nbsp;&nbsp; Oliver C. Moghissi, The Electrochemical Behavior of Copper in Chloride Solutions, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, May 1993.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp; Andrew N. Jansen, doctoral student, University of Florida, Deep-Level Impedance Spectroscopy of Electronic Materials, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, December 1992. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andrew-jansen-32b86a13\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp; Matthew Esteban, Transient Electrochemical Phenomena: Applications of the Kramers-Kronig Relations and Photoelectrochemical Etching of GaAs, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, December 1991.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conrad B. Diem, The Influence of Velocity on the Corrosion of Copper in Alkaline Chloride Solutions, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Virginia, May 1990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; David Bivings Bonham, A Mathematical Model for Identification of Deep-Level Electronic Defects in Semiconductors by Photoelectrochemical A.C. Impedance Spectroscopy, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Virginia, May 1988.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.&nbsp; Abhay B. Bulsari, Mathematical Modeling of MOCVD in Horizontal CVD Reactors, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Virginia, January 1988. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/abhaybulsari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doctoral Graduates 35. Cynthia C. Eluagu (nee Ezeh), Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Experiments, Analysis and Models for Neural-Stimulation Ultramicroelectrodes, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, December 2025. PDF LinkedIn 34. Samuel T. Jacobs, A Mathematical Model for the Transient Electrochemical Response Of a Continuous Glucose Sensor, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Florida, December 2022.&nbsp;PDF LinkedIn 33. 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