As a researcher at Northeastern University Echo works in two labs, the Combustion and Air Pollution lab run by Prof. Levendis and the Directed Assembly of Particles & Suspensions lab run by Prof. Erb. Her current research in these labs is focused on exploring the ignition properties of iron powder, and the potential synthesis of iron oxide nano particle through the combustion of iron. 

Papers

Bice, JE. St. Germain, E. Wohlever, SJ. Goddard, G. Erb, RM. Thermoformable Boron Nitride Based All-Ceramics. Adv Mater. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202203939 September 2022

Confrence Paper + Presentations

“Effects of Heating Rate and Oxide Layer Growth on the Ignition of Iron Powder” St. Germain, E. Erb, R.  Levendis, Y. 14th U.S. National Combustion Meeting, Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute. March 2025 PROP110870517-3H01-110870517  

Presentations

“Exploring the Practicality of Iron as a Sustainable Replacement to Coal” St. Germain, E. Erb, R.  Levendis, Y. Materials Research Society.  December 2024

“Generation of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Through Iron Combustion” St. Germain, E. Erb, R.  Levendis, Y. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Graduate Research Expo, Northeastern University. October 2024 *

Posters

“Generation of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Through Iron Combustion” St. Germain, E. Erb, R.  Levendis, Y. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Graduate Research Expo, Northeastern University. October 2024 *

“An Overview of the Iron Fuel Cycle” St. Germain, E. Erb, R.  Levendis, Y. Radcliffe Science Symposium on Alternative Energy, Harvard University. September 2024

“Understanding Rapid Iron Oxidation During Various Combustion Conditions for a Carbon-Free Energy Cycle” St. Germain, E. Erb, R.  Levendis, Y. Princeton-Combustion Institute Summer School, Princeton University. June 2024

“On the Performance of the Iron Fuel Cycle by Examining Combustion Products” St. Germain, E. Rossilli, J. Erb, R.  Levendis, Y. RISE, Northeastern University. April 2024

“Byproduct Generation in the Iron Fuel Cycle: Research and Outreach” St. Germain, E. Chang, D. Erb, R.  Levendis, Y. ASEE Northeastern Section Conference, Fairfield University. April 2024

"Vibration-Assisted Tape Casting and Printing of Ceramics" Bucci, C. Ly, J. St. Germain, E. Woktunik, O. Zhang, B. Mechanical Engineering Capstone Day, Northeastern University, December 2022

*Presented research as both a poster and a presentation for the university research expo. Won best poster award*