Brief Biography
I am an analytical chemist and a professor of chemistry focusing on the instruction of chemistry and the measurement and determination of environmental pollutants.
Teaching Interests
I am an analytical chemist and a professor of chemistry focusing on the measurement and determination of atoms and molecules. Investigating compounds with atomic and molecular spectroscopy, I use instruments to measure how atoms and molecules ionize when they interact with light and electric fields. I am particularly interested in researching the interface of biology and environmental chemistry to determine human health implications. One of these research projects seeks to improve the measurement of arsenic in water and soil samples using commercially available field kit technology, employing digital image analysis to improve the accuracy of the devices. Another research project uses mass spectrometry methods to examine endocrine disrupting molecules in fish tissue to explore the connection between environmental contaminants and their impact on biological systems. These projects are intended to engage students in the areas of fundamental research, critical thinking, writing skills, speaking and preparation for employment.
Research Interests
I am particularly interested in researching the interface of biology and environmental chemistry to determine human health implications. One of these research projects seeks to improve the measurement of arsenic in water and soil samples using commercially available field kit technology, employing digital image analysis to improve the accuracy of the devices. Another research project uses mass spectrometry methods to examine endocrine disrupting molecules in fish tissue to explore the connection between environmental contaminants and their impact on biological systems. These projects are intended to engage students in the areas of fundamental research, critical thinking, writing skills, speaking and preparation for employment.