Kristine Loh
She/Her
ace and I am a chemical engineer and materials scientist.//
Hi! I'm currently a Visiting Assistant Professor in Engineering at Swarthmore College. I received my PhD in the Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Department at the University of Minnesota. My research interests are in nontoxic nanomaterials for agrivoltaic systems, or systems that co-design agriculture and solar cells for sustainable production of food and energy. Teaching is also a significant part of my identity and I am grateful to be at an institution that deeply values inclusive pedagogy.
I am thankful to 500 Queer Scientists for helping me figure out that I am asexual (ace)! I saw another scientist's profile and found that the identity resonated with my experiences (or lack thereof). I had a friend tell me once that I seemed to enjoy grocery shopping more than intimacy and I just felt like "yes?? Have you never experienced a good sale?" In retrospect, this feeling is not actually as common as I thought it was. I am still happily married to my spouse as we base our relationship on mutual respect, trust, and care. I'm happy to chat with folks about my research, teaching, or other experiences!