Amelia Reach

Driven by a passion for environmental sustainability, Amelia is an inorganic chemist and materials scientist researching next-generation rechargeable battery materials. At Oxford, she focuses on lithium-air batteries, which offer exceptionally high energy density, leading to potential applications in aviation. Her past work has spanned diverse battery technologies–anodes, electrolytes, and cathodes–using energy-efficient microwave synthesis combined with advanced crystallographic and NMR characterization. She holds a BS in Chemistry with Distinction and an MSc in Materials from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research has been published  and she has been recognized through academic awards and honors. Awards such as being the recipient of the 2024 ACS (American Chemical Society) Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award for the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Distinction in the major of Chemistry. .  Outside the lab, she enjoys cooking, running, and martial arts.