We develop magnetic field-controlled and additively manufactured electrochemical interfaces that enable reliable sensing, sustainable energy storage, and programmable interfacial transport.

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News

May 2026

• Congratulations to Kaylie on our latest publication in Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry “Magnetic Field Activation of Indium-Tin Oxide Electrodes for the Non-Enzymatic Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide in Milk“
• Congratulations to Zoe for successful completion of her Bachelors degree!
• The Bell group welcomes our newest member, Graduate student Alena Ovsiannikova

April 2026

• The Bell group welcomes our newest member, Undergraduate Researcher Catherine Lacaba.
• Had a great time visiting Prof. Soundappan and his group at Navajo Technical University!

March 2026

• Congratulations to Kumar for receiving 3rd place at the GPSA Research Exposition!

February 2026

• The Bell group welcomes our newest member, Undergraduate Researcher Morgan Weaver.

January 2026

• The Bell group welcomes our two newest members, Undergraduate Researchers Austin Bithell and Madeyln Mahoney.

November 2025

• Congratulations to Aya Ahmed and all coauthors on our latest publication in ECS Sensors Plus “Application of a g-C3N4@nZVI/CNTs Modified Carbon Paste Electrode for Uric Acid Detection in Spiked Urine Samples.”
• The Bell group welcomes our two newest members, Undergraduate Researchers Kate Goodman and Lucy Gittelman.

October 2025

• Congratulations to Kaylie McCracken and all coauthors on our latest publication in the Journal of the Electrochemical Society “Increasing the Activity of Indium-Tin Oxide Electrodes via Electrochemical Surface Modification.”
• Congratulations to Kaylie McCracken on a successful proposal defense!
• Had a great time in Chicago at the 248th ECS meeting!

September 2025

• The Bell group welcomes our three newest members, Undergraduate Researchers Jayden Greer, Zoe Cera and Ryan Mowrey.
• Congratulations to Nathaniel Hille for receiving the Rodney and Eileen Swanson Student Stipend!

August 2025

• Congratulations to Sarah Farahani and all coauthors on our latest publication in Biosensors and Bioelectronics “Fully 3D-Printed Solid-Contact Potentiometric Sensor for Sodium Determination.”
• The Bell group welcomes our newest member, Graduate Student Rishabh Kumar.

July 2025

• Congratulations to the new Dr. William McLeod on a successful PhD defense!
• Prof. Bell awarded an NSF grant from the Electrochemical Systems Program on magnetic field effects on aqueous Zn-based batteries.
• Congratulations to William McLeod and all coauthors on our latest publication in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces “Improving Capacity Retention of Anode-Free Zinc Batteries with Simple Geometry and Lorentz Forces” Link

May 2025

• The Bell group welcomes our newest member, Undergraduate Researcher Will Flager.

March 2025

• Congratulations to Sireesha Pedaballi and all coauthors on our latest publication in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces “High-Rate Quinone Cathodes and Nafion Conditioning for Improved Stability in Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries” Link
• Prof. Bell excited to serve as Associate Editor to ECS Sensors Plus!
• The Bell group welcomes our newest member, Undergraduate Researcher Maddox Zenner.

February 2025

• Congratulations to Manar Elhassan and all collaborators on our latest publication in Talanta “New Trends in Potentiometric Sensors: From Design to Clinical and Biomedical Applications.”

January 2025

• Congratulations to Desmond Iddirisu on our newest publication in Microchemical Journal “Flexible Nonenzymatic Glucose Biosensor based on Magnetoelectrochemical Deposition of Cu.”
• Prof. Bell awarded an NSF CAREER grant from the Biosensing Program for our work with 3D printed Ion-Selective Electrodes.

We Are Hiring!

Highly motivated graduate and undergraduate students interested in electrochemistry (electroanalysis, low-cost diagnostics, energy storage, materials, etc.) should contact Jeff at jeffrey.g.bell@wsu.edu.