PhD Thesis Proposal Announcement

Student Name: Vanessa N. Psarras-Román

Thesis Title: Exploring Carbon Molecular Sieves (CMS) Capabilities and Performance as a Carbon Host for Lithium-Sulfur Battery Cathodes

Thesis Advisor: Dr. Ryan Lively

Thesis Co-Advisor: N/A

Committee Members: Dr. Julia Yang (ChBE), Dr. William Koros (ChBE), Dr. Paul Kohl (ChBE), Dr. Matthew McDowell (ME, MSE)

Date: 8/25/2026

Time: 10 AM

Location: Ford ES&T L1120