Student Research Spotlight: Hennigan Lab
‘27 Chemical Engineering - Biotechnology & Bioengineering
Nataly Al Hijazin
‘27 Chemical Engineering - Biotechnology & Bioengineering Track
Where was your research experience?
Hennigan Lab at UMBC
When was your research experience?
January 2025 to present
What was the focus of your research?
My research is about how pH and ionic strength affects the absorbance of brown carbon samples. The goal is to shed light about brown carbon and how the organic matter behaves in the atmosphere.
What was the best part of your research experience OR what was the biggest learning moment of your research experience?
The main center of my research is experimental work. Unlike many projects that focus primarily on data analysis, mine also requires hands-on time in the lab, where I work with specialized instrumentation to measure the absorbance of brown carbon samples using highly sensitive equipment.
What advice do you have for students who are interested in getting involved in research?
If you are wanting to get involved in research on campus, be sure the professor knows who you are. Introduce yourself and express your interest. If they also teach one of your classes, attend consistently and participate so they can see your engagement and reliability. That is how I got into my research opportunity.
What are your goals after graduation?
Entering the industry workforce
Are you a member of any clubs/campus organizations?
Tau Beta Pi
Learn more about Nataly Al Hijazin: www.linkedin.com/in/nataly-al-hijazin-1o22
Posted: November 24, 2025, 9:38 AM
