Sarah Gao

Undergraduate Researcher @Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering, Lehigh University

Reichmanis Research Group- Constructed Organic Electrochemical Transistors (OECTs) using polymer spray coating and acid treatment techniques- Performed cyclic voltammetry characterizations of conductive polymer coatings- Performed transfer and output curve characterizations of OECTs to analyze polymer performance with various electrolytes- Presented research findings in a Lehigh University Undergraduate Research SymposiumGilchrist Laboratory- Develop and fabricate PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) microfluidic devices to design a standardized platform that evaluates the shear rates associated with the deposition or removal of hair care ingredients- Directly image surfactant and conditioner interactions with hair under various shear conditions using high-speed confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM)- Perform image analysis to extract quantitative data describing oil and surfactant deposition and removal- Collaborate with team members and industry partners to refine experimental procedures