Congratulations to Luke Sadergaski and the entire team for the recent acceptance of a new paper, “Remote Americium Detection Using an Optical Sensor: A D-Optimal Strategy for Efficient PLS-Based Modeling” in Sensors!

Congratulations to Luke Sadergaski and the entire team for the recent acceptance of a new paper, “Remote Americium Detection Using an Optical Sensor: A D-Optimal Strategy for Efficient PLS-Based Modeling” in Sensors!

Dr. Jennifer Pyles presented her research at the 22nd Symposium on Separation Science and Technology for Energy Applications. Thank you, Jennifer, for doing a fantastic job representing the Burns Research Group!
Jennifer is a Scientist in the Burns Research Group.

Adrianna Orsi presented her research at the 22nd Symposium on Separation Science and Technology for Energy Applications. Thank you, Adrianna, for doing a fantastic job representing the Burns Research Group!
Adrianna is a senior pursuing a BS in Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry.

Congratulations to Jeff Einkauf and the entire team for the recent acceptance of a new paper, “Capture of volatile RuO4from oxidized simulated used nuclear fuel solutions” in Separation and Purification Technology!

Congratulations to Imansha Madhushan and the entire team for the recent acceptance of a new paper, “Uptake and Binding of La3+ and Cr3+ Ions by Alkali Metal Substituted alpha-Zirconium Phosphate” in Dalton Transactions!

Congratulations to Dr. Burns on his well-deserved promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure!
Yesterday, Carson presented his literature seminar “Transition Metal Qubits as Quantum Storage Components” to the Department of Chemistry. Great job, Carson!
Adrianna Orsi presented at the 2025 Summer UAB Undergraduate Research Expo on Thursday. Thank you, Adrianna, for doing a fantastic job representing the Burns Research Group!
The UAB Expo celebrates excellence in research, creative activity, and scholarship by showcasing the academic endeavors of undergraduate students.
Adrianna is a participant in the UAB Regional Initiative to Promote Undergraduate Participation in Experimental and Computational Materials Research program, which is supported by the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program.

Adrianna Oris presented a 3MT presentation to UAB REU Program on Tuesday. Thank you, Adrianna, for doing a fantastic job representing the Burns Research Group!
Adrianna is a participant in the UAB Regional Initiative to Promote Undergraduate Participation in Experimental and Computational Materials Research program, which is supported by the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program.

The DOE Office of Science recently published a highlight, “One Step Closer to a New Class of Radiopharmaceuticals: Astatine as a Cancer Treatment”, about some of our recent findings!
