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THE RAHMAN LAB \/ CHEMISTRY & RESEARCH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Structure. Reactivity. Evidence.<\/h2>\n\n

My research experience spans organic synthesis and electrocatalytic materials. I\u2019m interested in how molecular structure, composition, and preparation influence chemical behavior\u2014and how we can use those relationships to develop useful materials and reactions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY \/ SYNTHESIS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Exploring new reactions<\/h2>\n\n

My independent research under Dr. Steve Fleming explored organophosphorus reagents for amination, as well as synthesis involving benzochromene and indole motifs.<\/p>\n\n

This work developed my interest in reaction design, experimental troubleshooting, and the relationship between molecular structure and reactivity.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY \/ ELECTROCATALYSIS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Materials for water splitting<\/h2>\n\n

In Dr. Michael J. Zdilla\u2019s laboratory at Temple University, I investigated layered double hydroxides (LDHs) for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER).<\/p>\n\n

My work included synthesizing CuCoFe and CoFeCr materials and studying how preparation and treatment affect catalytic performance, combining materials synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical measurements.<\/p>\n\n

Visit the Zdilla Research Group \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Laboratory experience<\/h2>\n\n

My laboratory experience includes synthesis, purification, air-free techniques, and characterization using NMR, FTIR, powder X-ray diffraction, diffuse-reflectance UV\u2013Vis, GC\u2013MS, SEM\/EDX, chromatography, and electrochemical measurements.<\/p>\n\n

Across these methods, I focus on connecting experimental observations with clear explanations of chemical behavior.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Selected Submissions & Presentations<\/h2>\n\n

2026 \/ CO-AUTHORED SYMPOSIUM ABSTRACT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Synthesis of NiFe and CoFe layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and enhancement of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) by Formamide treatment<\/h3>\n\n

Co-author: Zeshawn Rahman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Temple University Graduate Research Symposium, 2026, page 51.<\/p>\n\n

Read the 2026 abstract \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

2025 \/ ABSTRACT SUBMISSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Development of the novel Azido-Wittig Reagent (AZW): 1-Pot Amines via familiar Wittig Chemistry<\/h3>\n\n

Rahman, Z., & Fleming, S. A.<\/p>\n\n

ACS Philadelphia Younger Chemists Committee Fall Poster Symposium, University of Pennsylvania. September 4, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n

2025 \/ ABSTRACT SUBMISSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Accessible Web Application and Protocol for In-Vitro Sun-Protective Factor (SPF) Analysis via Hybrid-Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (HDRS)<\/h3>\n\n

Rahman, Z., et al.<\/p>\n\n

Submitted May 4, 2025, for the Society of Cosmetic Chemists\u2019 79th Annual Scientific Meeting & Showcase.<\/p>\n\n\n

2025 \/ SYMPOSIUM ABSTRACT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Synthesis of High Performance LDH\u2019s for HER and OER Catalysis<\/h3>\n\n

Temple University CST Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2025, printed page 61 (PDF page 63).<\/p>\n\n

Read the 2025 abstract \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

2025 \/ POSTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Drying-dependent Catalytic Performance of CuCoFe (CCF) LDH for electrochemical water-splitting<\/h3>\n\n

Rahman, Z., Molla, M. R., & Zdilla, M. J.<\/p>\n\n

Philadelphia Inorganic Colloquium, Ursinus College. April 12, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n

2024 \/ POSTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A Convenient Synthesis of High Performance LDHs for Electrochemical Water Splitting<\/h3>\n\n

Rahman, Z., Molla, M. R., & Zdilla, M. J.<\/p>\n\n

Undergraduate Research Symposium, Temple University. November 13, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n

2024 \/ POSTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Methods to Enhance Chemistry Student Engagement<\/h3>\n\n

Rahman, Z., & Patton, S.<\/p>\n\n

Undergraduate Research Symposium, Temple University. March 27, 2024.<\/p>\n\n

View the poster \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u2190 Return to The Rahman Lab<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Explore my teaching \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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