Thomas Stach`

Passionate educator with expertise in physical chemistry and surface science. Adaptable, reliable, proficient in hybrid and distance learning tools, and possesses a high motivation to foster academic success. Experience in teaching a myriad of courses with diverse class sizes, populations, and educational levels. Led graduate research efforts, maintained local and international collaborations, and mentored fellow doctoral students in both a research and classroom setting. Strong growth-mindset and devoted to continual improvement as an educator through informed DBER practices.

Publications 

• Stach, T.; Seif, A.; Abrosetti, A.; Silvestrelli, P.; Burghaus, U. Adsorption of small sulfur compounds (H2S and SO2) on SiO2 supported graphene – the quest for a metal-free catalyst – experiment and theory. J. Phys. Chem. C 2024, 128, 22, 9068–9076
• Stach, T.; Seif, A.; Burghaus, U. Graphene as a Metal-Free Catalyst—Recent Case Studies. In NanoCarbon: A Wonder Material for Energy Applications; Guptaby, R.; Basics to Advanced Applications for Energy Production, Vol. 1; Springer Nature Singapore, 2024
• Stach, T.; Seif, A.; Abrosetti, A.; Silvestrelli, P.; Burghaus, U. Adsorption and Reaction of Thiophene on Graphene/Ruthenium – Experiment and Theory. J. Phys. Chem. C. 2024, 128, 1100–1109
• Stach, T.; Seif, A.; Abrosetti, A.; Silvestrelli, P.; Burghaus, U. H2S decomposition on graphene in ultra-high vacuum – experiment and theory. JVST A. 2023, 41, 6, 062201
• Stach, T.; Johnson, M.; Stevens, S.; Burghaus, U. Adsorption and Reaction Kinetics of SO2 on Graphene: an Ultra-high Vacuum Surface Science Study. JVST A. 2021, 39, 4, 042201

Oral Presentations 

• “Adsorption of H2S and SO2 on SiO2 Supported Graphene- A Surface Science Study”, by T. Stach* U. Burghaus; talk at the 2024 ND EPSCoR Annual Conference, November 21st 2024, Alerus Center Grand Forks, ND
• “Insights into Thiophene Desulfurization Catalysis Utilizing Graphene: A Surface Science Study”, by T. Stach, U. Burghaus; talk at the 2024 Red River Valley ACS Research Conference, February 3rd 2024, Bemidji State University, Bemidji MN
• “Adsorption and Reaction of H2S, SO2, and CO on Graphene and Pt/Graphene- a Surface Science Study”, by T. Stach*, U. Burghaus; talk at the 2023 Red River Valley ACS Research Conference, (Awarded for Outstanding Oral Presentation)
• “Adsorption and Reaction Study on Graphene and Pt/Graphene for Catalytic and Sensor Applications”, by T. Stach*, U. Burghaus; talk at North Dakota Academy of Science, April 22nd 2022, North Dakota State University, Fargo ND (awarded for Outstanding Oral Presentation)

Poster Presentations 

• “Adsorption and reactions of SO2, H2S, C4H4S, and CO on Graphene and Pt/Graphene” by T. Stach, U. Burghaus, poster at ND EPSCoR 2023 State Conference, March 29th, 2023, Fargodome, Fargo ND
• "Novel Sensor Materials for In-situ Resource Utilization in NASA Explorations - Adsorption of Small Molecules on Graphene and Pt/Graphene", by T. Stach, U. Burghaus, poster at NDSU Graduate Student Council Research Symposium, April 19th , 2022, North Dakota State University, Fargo ND
• “Novel Sensor Materials for In-situ Resource Utilization in NASA Explorations – Adsorption of Small Molecules on Graphene and Pt/Graphene”; by T. Stach, U. Burghaus; ND EPSCoR 2022 State Conference, April 6th 2022, Alerus Center Grand Forks, ND, in-person and virtual
• “Adsorption and reaction of sulfur compounds on graphene at ultra-high vacuum – a surface science study”, by T. Stach, M. Johnson, S. Stevens, U. Burghaus, ND EPSCoR 2021 Annual Conference, virtual

• American Chemical Society (ACS)
• Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Student Association (CBGSA)
• NDSU STEM Journal Club