EACH defences 2023: Åbo Akademi edition
On August 18, 2023, five EACH students successfully defended their master’s theses at the Åbo Akademi University, Finland. Now, after graduating, they looked back at their time in the EACH program:
Enahoro Asein: The EACH program was a fantastic opportunity for bridging the gap between my chemical engineering background and analytical chemistry. The two years I spent in the program helped me develop skills that will allow me to create new devices and methods for analysing the world. I am grateful for the amazing staff and students I met along the way.
Divisha Saxena: In simple words, EACH has changed my life forever. It was not just a degree for me, it was the experience of a lifetime. It is the journey in which I found a happier and healthier version of myself, I met so many amazing people from all over the world, and I got an opportunity to study and research in top-notch academic facilities and under the guidance of experts in the field of analytical chemistry and electrochemistry. Thank you EACH for the best two years of my life!!
Hazzar Reyes: It’s incredible that our EACH chapter is finally over! The last two years have been fantastic! I am grateful to be part of this program and to have met such great people. It was an unforgettable experience, thanks to Ivo, Johan, Anu, and all the rest of this group. I’ve changed so much thanks to you all, and have changed me forever (for the better, of course). We’ll strive for greater heights and will forever look back on this as our stepping stone to achieving our fruitful careers and, just as valuable, our happiness.
Juyeon Seo: Joining the EACH program was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I am extremely grateful to Ivo and Anu for their administration and support. The EACH program is well-organized and highly developed, providing not only a structured curriculum but also a network with senior students. Two years of study were full of challenges and adventures in two different countries. However, studying in the EACH program was truly a blessing for me. I had such meaningful learning experiences with classmates from all over the world. As a graduate of the EACH program, I highly recommend applying for the program and hope it stays amazing for years to come!
The titles for the theses of the five students were the following:
Enahoro Aigboje Asein: Flow-through cell for ion-selective electrodes
Divisha Saxena: Determination of ions in ash using ion-selective electrodes
Hazzar Mohammed Reyes: Graphene-cellulose nanocrystals composite as electrode material for electrochemical double-layer capacitors
Ju-Yeon Seo: Electrochemical determination of extractives in wood pulp
Rodney Salazar: Development of electronic nose using chemiresistive percolation network gas sensor based on conducting polymers
Congratulations to all of you!