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SashaÌýNeefe joined the groupÌýin Fall 2022 as a Ph.D. student in the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder. She earned a B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Lafayette College with a minor in environmental studies, where she researched the interesterification of biodiesel as well as energies of separations using organic solvent reverse osmosis and distillation systems.ÌýSashaÌýworked as a post-baccalaureate intern at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ studying lignin valorization for one year before starting her project at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder in Dr. Anthony Straub's and Dr. Michael Toney's laboratories. Currently, she is focusing on understanding the local behavior of ions within ion exchange membranes by utilizing advanced materials characterization methods and synchrotronÌýradiation facilities.ÌýSashaÌýhopes to incorporate outreach activities regarding energy and environmental justice into her research efforts while at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥. In her free time,ÌýSashaÌýenjoys skiing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and seeing as much live music as possible!