Ashley David

Research Interests

My research is focused on the human skin, and its essential role in a number of biological processes. From protecting the body against external elements, to thermoregulation of our body and dehydration prevention, the skin is an important organ. I am interested in studying the diffusion of molecules through the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the skin), and analyzing molecular changes which are caused by cosmetics, and other factors such as UV radiation, and more. This is done with an integrated approach, using spectroscopy tools, such as FTIR-ATR, to take a deeper look at the changes that occur on a molecular level.

Awards

• 242nd Annual Electrochemical Society Student Poster Competition Winner (2023)
• AIChE National Conference 1st Place poster award, Materials Science and Engineering Division (2023)
• Torchbearer 100, Florida State University- Florida State University (2023) 
• Steve Madden IDEA Grant Award- Florida State University  (2022)
• Annual Polymers Symposium-  2nd place poster award (2023)

Publications

• Ashley David, Micah Silverman, Kyoungmin Kim, Daniel Hallinan, Jr. Thermal Gradient Infrared Spectroscopy for Diffusion in Polymers. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2023, 127 (44) , 9587-9595. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c04130

Presentations

• S. Hendrickx-Rodriguez, A. David, O. Elsafty, C. Stambaugh, R.H. Dauskardt, "Barrier and Biomechanical Implications for Skincare, Appearance, and Sensorial Perception "William Nix Lecture Series, February 2024.
• S. Hendrickx-Rodriguez, A. David, O. Elsafty, C. Stambaugh, R.H. Dauskardt, "Barrier and Biomechanical Implications for Skincare, Appearance, and Sensorial Perception " eWear Symposium, February 2024.