Winter 2023
Letter from the Chair
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Introducing Our New Chair: Amanda J. Morris , articleRenowned Scholar and Metal Organic Framework Expert Set to Lead the Department into the Future.
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Emily Mevers Utilizes Marine Egg Masses for Medical Innovations , articleMevers' research group isolates bacterial symbionts associated with tropical marine egg masses, investigates the chemical potential of the symbionts using various analytical techniques, and leverages the identified metabolites for biomedical potential.
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Michael Schulz Receives Two Prestigous Early Career Researcher Awards , articleSchulz received the Department of Energy's Early Career Research Award and the National Science Foundation's CAREER Award.
Of Note
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Maggie Bump and Gordon Yee Receive College of Science Awards , articleMaggie Bump and Gordon Yee Received Awards from the Virginia Tech College of Science for Demonstrating Excellence in Teaching and Academic Advising, Respectively.
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Alumni Highlights , articleJeff Foster '17, Xiao Wang, and Shugeng Cao '08 are recognized for their achievements in academia and research.
New Faculty Members
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Meet Lina Quan , articleLina Quan, Ph.D., joined the faculty of the Department of Chemistry as an assistant professor of analytical/inorganic chemistry in January 2021.
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Meet Adrian Figg , articleAdrian Figg, Ph.D., joined the faculty of the Department of Chemistry as an assistant professor of polymer chemistry in August 2021.
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Meet Emily Gentry , articleEmily Gentry, Ph.D., joined the faculty of the Department of Chemistry as an assistant professor of analytical/organic chemistry in August 2022.
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Meet Josh Worch , articleJoshua C. Worch, Ph.D., joined the faculty of the Department of Chemistry as an assistant professor of polymer chemistry in January 2023.
Tenure & Promotion
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John Matson Promoted to Full Professor , articleJohn Matson was promoted to the rank of full professor in June 2021.
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Diego Troya Promoted to Full Professor , articleDiego Troya was promoted to full professor in June 2022.
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Feng Lin Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure , articleFeng Lin was promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure in June 2021.
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Nick Mayhall Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure , articleNick Mayhall was promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure in June 2021.
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Shamindri Arachchige Promoted to Senior Instructor , articleShami Arachchige was promoted to senior instructor in June 2022.
Awards
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2021 Awards , articleEach spring, the Department of Chemistry hosts an award ceremony to recognize the achievements of students, faculty and staff. Many of the awards would not be possible without the generous support and philanthropy of our alumni and friends.
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2022 Awards , articleEach spring, the Department of Chemistry hosts an award ceremony to recognize the achievements of students, faculty and staff. Many of the awards would not be possible without the generous support and philanthropy of our alumni and friends.
In Memoriam
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In Memoriam: James Franklin "Jim" Wolfe , articleJames Franklin Wolfe, better known as Jim, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 20, 2022. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, his son John, daughter Carolyn, and five grandchildren: Sawyer, Thomas, Niklas, Hayden, and Carson.