Congratulations to the undergraduate researchers in the Burns Research Lab, Adrianna Orsi, Riley Nick, and David Russell, who all received recognition at the UAB Department of Chemistry’s Annual Student Awards Reception for the outstanding work they have done this academic year!  Great work!

Adrianna Orsi: Outstanding Performance in Biochemistry Award and Outstanding Performance in Analytical Chemistry Award

Riley Nick: Honors College 2024-2025 Award Nominee, Chemistry Scholar, and ACS Degree Recipient

David Russell: ACS Degree Recipient

Adrianna Orsi and Riley Nick each presented their research at the 2025 Spring UAB Undergraduate Research Expo. Adrianna and Riley both participated in the campus-wide Oral presentation section. Thank you, Adrianna and Riley, 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 junior, and Riley is a senior, both are pursuing a BS in Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry.

Yesterday, Imansha presented his literature seminar “Enhancing the Energy Storage of Supercapacitors for Sustainable Energy Storage” to the Department of Chemistry. Great job, Imansha!

Yesterday, Jehan presented his literature seminar “Advancing Sustainable Energy with Efficient Hydrogen Production Using Photocatalysts” to the Department of Chemistry. Great job, Jehan!

Congratulations to Karma and David, who all placed at the 2024 Fall UAB Undergraduate Research Expo. Karma earned 1^st place in the Physical and Applied Science poster category, and David earned 1^st place in the campus-wide In-Person Oral Presentation category. Thank you, Karma and David, for doing a fantastic job representing the Burns Research Group!

Adrianna Orsi, Karma Cook, Riley Nick, and David Russell each presented their research at the 2024 Fall UAB Undergraduate Research Expo. Adrianna, Karma, and Riley participated in the Physical and Applied Science poster section on Wednesday, while David participated in the campus-wide Oral presentation section. Thank you, Adrianna, Riley, Karma, and David 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 junior in the Department of Chemistry pursuing her BS in Chemistry, Karma, Riley, and David are seniors in the Department of Chemistry pursuing their BS in Chemistry.