Assistant Professor Jeremy Moon’s research into molten salt chemistry will get a $10,000 funding boost for 2026-27, thanks to his recent Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Achievement Award.
The award from Oak Ridge Associated Universities provides $5,000 in research funding, to be matched by $5,000 from the recipient’s institution.
“I am honored to be selected, and I appreciate the committee's confidence in me as a junior faculty member as well as their recognition of how important it is to develop tools and methods for understanding molten salt chemistry,” Moon said.
Moon plans to develop a high-temperature X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) cell that heats a thin layer of salt to a very high temperature while protecting it from air and moisture so researchers can study it using X-ray analysis. This research will improve cleaner energy technologies, like advanced reactors and batteries, by helping scientists better understand molten salts.
“I am excited to build a tool that makes a powerful experimental technique more accessible than ever, and to use it to open new research directions and deepen our understanding of the world,” Moon said.
Learn more about Jeremy Moon in the latest Engineered to Ask podcast.
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