Erika La Plante

Erika La Plante

Position Title
Assistant Professor

  • Materials Science and Engineering
Kemper Hall 2021
Bio

Prof. La Plante applies her expertise in the kinetics of low-temperature aqueous processes at mineral-fluid interfaces to address the many research questions in the field of climate, sustainability, built environment, and energy. Prior to joining UC Davis, she held positions at the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Education and Degree(s)
  • B.S. Geology, University of the Philippines (2010)
  • Ph.D. Earth and Environmental Sciences (Geochemistry), University of Illinois at Chicago (2016)
Honors and Awards
  • Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, National Science Foundation (2022)
Membership and Service
  • American Chemical Society
  • American Ceramic Society
  • American Concrete Institute
  • Geochemical Society