Welcome to Our Group.
We are a new electrochemistry group at the University of Arizona.
We explore reactions at all kinds of surfaces…
From local ion mediated catalysis at electrode|electrolyte interfaces, to activated enzyme activity at tiny liquid|liquid boundaries, to redox reactivity at nanobubble surfaces.
We design sensors that work with diverse samples…
Bridging the fundamentals with method and instrument design, we create platforms for forensic sensing in aerosolized powders, saliva, and even breath.
Research themes

Forensic Sensing
Fast detection of dangerous substances.
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Nano- and Microbubbles
Following a single bubble through its lifetime.
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Attoliter Enzymology
Tracking enzyme activity on biological scales.
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Welcome!
Our research program has, at its core,(bio)electrocatalysis and analytical chemistry. We are broadly interested in understanding the fundamental properties of interfaces that drive important reactions. We are not dedicated to one problem- instead our work develops tools to study nanoscale systems across disciplines (e.g., fundamental biochemistry, energy conversion, sustainability, and synthesis).
Arizona is incredibly strong in electrochemistry.
This environment allows for high-level collaborations that refine our picture of interesting surfaces, their physical properties, and the different chemistry that is made possible by those properties.
In addition to fundamental research, our lab also engineers deployable sensors that operate on imaginative multiphase methods, emphasizing successful technology transfer by keeping materials simple/commercially available.
We are now growing our group at Arizona– and I am eager to hear from you if you are interested in joining our team here!
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathryn (Kate) J. Vannoy
Assistant Professor | University of Arizona
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Contact us
We are currently looking for students to join our team. If you are interested, please leave us a message in the form below and we will get in touch!