Corban Zabroski - Emerging Scholar

I develop computational phase-field models to simulate material interfaces using the Allen Cahn equation. My work involves implementing the Allen Cahn equation from scratch in both one-dimensional and two-dimensional simulations to model the formation and evolution of diffuse interfaces. I’m very much interested in both material sciences and electronic systems, which is the exact field that this research applies, since this research is most commonly applied to Lithium-ion batteries. As an engineering student, it couples together important concepts like predictive simulations, analysis, model verification, and computational problem-solving. Similarly, as a physics student, it combines various pertinent subjects as well, such as heat transfer, fluid flow, electrochemistry, mechanics, and diffusion. 

I plan to continue in research with Emerging Scholars in my second year and into separate research later on, using my Emerging Scholars experience as a springboard. Post graduation, I plan to work in the avionics sector of the aerospace industry. My Emerging Scholars mentor, Lin Liu, has exposed me to intricacies of research that I would never have learned this early on in my career without. They have been very supportive and provided important wisdom in my first year in university.

More information about me: 

• I’m involved in and certified in High-Powered Rocketry.
• I work in IT and the Audio-Visual Industry.
• I enjoy lifting weights and mountain biking.