Kala Perry
Kala Perry
Graduate Student
Program:
Energy Science and Engineering (ESE)
Perry interned twice with SULI at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and presented at two conferences: Pacifichem 2025, ACS Spring 2026.
Education
B.S. Chemistry – University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Research
Perry’s research focuses on developing and studying separation strategies using ionic liquids and other ligands for applications in nuclear medicine and energy science. This work centers on understanding and optimizing selective metal extraction processes relevant to radiochemical purification and advanced nuclear fuel cycles. She is also a member of the DNN TecH Consortium at UTK.