Lithium Ion Extraction
Ongoing
Researching the recycling of coal ash through the extraction of lithium ions via polyelectrolyte membranes
About Me
I'm a second-year Materials Science & Engineering Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland. Pushing the engineering field forward through waste-recovery initiatives and recycled materials has become my motivation as a scientist, and is the fundamental reason I am pursuing a Ph.D.
Civil Engineer
I'm a certified Civil Engineer-in-Training with a B.S. from Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Italian American
I'm a first-generation Italian American that spent Summer 2018 studying abroad in Rome.
Book Worm
I love reading (especially from Reese Witherspoon's book club) and solving the NYT mini crossword.
Research Projects
I work at the intersection of civil engineering, sustainable construction, materials science, ionizing radiation, polymer chemistry, and waste management. Check out my some of my latest research projects!
HVAC Ductoad Snaptics
Ongoing
Researching the performance of plastic snap-in-place flexible HVAC duct connectors through UL and ASTM standard tests
Polypropylene for 3D Printing
May 2020
Researched the recovery of waste polypropylene from single-use face masks for the synthesis of a sustainable extrudable paste in additive manufacturing
Cutting Out Cobalt
Dec. 2020
Researched the removal of cobalt cathode materials in modern rechargeable lithium ion batteries
Testimonials
Check out what some of my former bosses, collaborators, and co-workers had to say!
Matt Heiser
Associate Director of Housing & Res Life
"Amanda is an incredibly driven, thoughtful, responsible, and caring leader. I am most impressed by her dedication to her team - she consistently offers support and mentorship to teammates."
Linda Werman
Director of University Events
"Amanda is thoughtful, collaborative and passionate. She clearly articulates her points and demonstrates maturity. She would be an asset to any organization that needs a hard-working, bright, motivated leader to join their team."
Nasjela Thodhoraqi
Project Consultant
"I had the pleasure of working with Amanda during her time as a technical intern at Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger. Amanda was driven and ambitious, and ready to dive into different projects to help when needed."
Get in Touch
Interested in discussing a project, chatting about a book, or asking a general question?
On Campus
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20740
Via Email
Amanda P. Siciliano
Amandapsiciliano@gmail.com