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Pine/Villanova CV Boot Camp 2026

Pine/Villanova CV Boot Camp 2026

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The Pine/Villanova CV Boot Camp is a 3 day workshop designed to give both graduate, undergraduate, postdocs, and faculty both theoretical and practical hands on experience performing electrochemistry experiments.  During the workshop attendees with attend lectures on, fundamental electrochemistry, cyclic voltammetry, troubleshooting, and publishing and interpreting echem data.  Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to choose between one of 3 different advanced electrochemistry techniques to focus on.  Advanced topics include – UV/Vis spectroelectrochemistry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and differential pulse voltammetry.  

The workshop has a nominal fee to cover food, lab equipment, and administrative expenses.  Optional housing on campus is available for those traveling from out of town for an additional fee.  We accepted 24 applicants each year for the workshop.

  • Undergrad/Graduate Student – $100
  • Postdoc – $150
  • Faculty – $150

After registering for the workshop, you will hear back from us within 1-2 weeks after registration closes to find out whether you’ve been accepted.  Once accepted you will be notified by the workshop host on the next steps in preparation for the workshop.

Topics Covered
Cyclic Voltammetry, Differential Pulse Voltammetry, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Introduction to Electrochemistry, IR Compensation, Potentiostat Operation, Spectroelectrochemistry
Workshop Team
Bryan Eigenbrodt, PhD
Villanova University
Associate Professor

Bryan Eigenbrodt is an associate professor at Villanova University.  His teaching focus is in analytical chemistry and his research is in alternative energy and biofuel systems.

Jared Paul, PhD
Villanova University
Professor

Professor Jared Paul is an associate professor of chemistry at Villanova University.  His research is focused on

  • Fundamental studies of metal complexes with protonatable ligands
  • Water oxidation with metal complexes
  • Metal complex prodrugs for anti-cancer activity
Alex Peroff, PhD
Pine Research Instrumentation
Electrochemical Sales Scientist

Alex Peroff joined the Pine Research team as an Electroanalytical Scientist in 2016. Alex came to Pine Research after earning his Ph.D. at Northwestern University under the direction of Richard Van Duyne and Eric Weitz. Following his doctorate, Alex completed a post-doctoral position at SUNY Albany. Alex resides in the Durham, North Carolina area.

Jessica Stuart Myers, PhD
Jessica Stuart Myers, PhD
Villanova University
Assistant Teaching Professor

Professor Jessica Stuart Myers is an assistant teaching professor at Villanova University.

Schedule
8 June 2026
Time
Location
Event
Details
Team Lead(s)
13:00
Mendel Hall 213
Lecture: Theory and Basics of Electrochemistry

Bryan's Introduction to Electrochemistry and Electrochemistry Basics for undergrads.

Bryan Eigenbrodt
14:30
Mendel Hall 213
Break
15:00
Mendel Hall 213
Math and Data Plotting for Electrochemistry

Math and data analysis is an important component of electrochemistry. This section of the workshop covers the basic math as well as plotting methods for the rest of the workshop. Topics include performing a linear regression and using excel as well as others.

Jessica Stuart Myers
16:00
Mendel Hall 213
AfterMath Installation + Q&A

Time for Attendees to ask any questions they want about what was covered in preparation for the workshop. Additionally, any Attendees who run into technical issues with AfterMath Live registration or AfterMath software need to talk to Alex for assistance.

9 June 2026
Time
Location
Event
Details
Team Lead(s)
09:00
Mendel Hall 213
Welcome

Welcoming everybody to the workshop and telling people about the next few days. Groups are also listed at this point during the workshop.

Jared Paul
09:30
Mendel Hall 213
Lecture: Introduction to Electroanalytical Chemistry Part 1

Introduction to electroanalytical chemistry, topics include, the Electrode Potential, Electrical Double Layer, Nernst Equation, The Electrochemical Cell (3-electrode) and Faradaic vs Non-Faradaic current.

Alex Peroff
10:30
Mendel Hall 213
Break
11:00
Mendel Hall 213
Lecture: Introduction to Electroanalytical Chemistry Part 2

Part 2 of Introduction to electroanalytical chemistry, topics include, mass transport, homogeneous vs heterogeneous electron transfer, solution resistance, chronoamperometry, and cyclic voltammetry.

Alex Peroff
12:00
Mendel Hall 213
Lunch
13:00
Mendel Hall 213
Lab Safety Lecture and AfterMath Training

We'll go over basic lab safety, PPE, hazardous chemicals, etc. Alex will go over using the potentiostat and AfterMath, as well as performing iR compensation.

Jared Paul, Alex Peroff
13:30
Mendel Hall 206/205
Lab 1: Cyclic Voltammetry of Ferrocene

Attendees will follow a lab manual where they will perform a series of cyclic voltammetry experiments on ferrocene with varying degrees of electrolyte concentration with and without iR compensation. Data collected from experiments will be used for analysis and presentations for tomorrow morning.

Alex Peroff
10 June 2026
Time
Location
Event
Details
Team Lead(s)
09:00
Mendel Hall 213
Small group data workup of Ferrocene Lab

Attendees break up into their groups to perform the assigned homework for the data work up regarding the CV experiment. Lecturers and TA's will be around to help Attendees as needed.

11:00
Mendel Hall 213
Small group flash presentations of lab experiments and discussion

Attendees present their answers to their assigned question

12:00
Mendel Hall 213
Lunch
13:00
Mendel Hall 213
Potentiostat Lecture + Troubleshooting Demo

Lecture on potentiostat operation within the context of troubleshooting echem problems. Throughout the lecture Alex will have attendees come up to assist in performing troubleshooting tasks as demonstrations.

Alex Peroff
15:00
Mendel Hall 213
Break
15:30
Mendel Hall 213
Generating and Publishing Electrochemistry Data

This is a guided open discussion regarding publishing electrochemistry data. We will review topics such as ACS guidelines for cyclic voltammograms. What constitutes a publishable voltammogram? Review and interpret voltammograms in the literature. Attendees should have a better idea about how to take the experimental data they've learned to generate and convert it into a publishable figure.

Jared Paul, Jessica Stuart Myers
17:00
Mendel Hall 213
Q&A + prep for tomorrow

Answer any questions attendees might have. Let them know tomorrow they will break up into groups based on the advanced topic they want to cover and where the lecture would take place.

11 June 2026
Time
Location
Event
Details
Team Lead(s)
09:00
TBD
Advanced Topic Lecture

3 Advanced topic lectures will occur at the same time. Students will pick from 1 of 3 topics to sit in on the lecture and participate in the following lab section.

Differential Pulse Voltammetry - (Alex)
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy - (Bryan)
UV/Vis Spectroelectrochemistry - (Jared)

Alex Peroff, Bryan Eigenbrodt, Jared Paul
10:00
TBD
Advanced Lab

Attendees run their corresponding Differential Pulse Voltammetry, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, and UV/Vis Spectroelectrochemistry lab. Optionally, attendees who brought their own sample will have an opportunity to perform experiments with the guidance of the lecturers and TA's.

Alex Peroff, Bryan Eigenbrodt, Jared Paul
12:00
Mendel 213
Lunch
13:00
Mendel 213
Data workup

Attendees perform data analysis based on questions from lab manual and prepare flash presentations. Time may also be used to perform more experiments if needed.

15:00
Mendel Hall 213
Student Flash Presentations
16:00
Mendel Hall 213
Group Photo, Wrap Up, and Q&A
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