Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

Chantelle Lindsay Anfuso

 

Curriculum Vitae

Associate Professor of Chemistry
School of Science and Technology
Georgia Gwinnett College
1000 University Center Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

(770) 876-9224

canfuso@ggc.edu

 

Employment

 

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA

School of Science of Technology

 Aug. 2018 – Present

 

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA

School of Science of Technology

 Aug. 2012 – July 2018

 

 

Education

 

Ph. D., Physical Chemistry

Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Advisor: Dr. Tianquan (Tim) Lian

 

 Aug. 2006 – July 2012
B.S., Chemistry

University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Advisor: Dr. Michael Duncan

 

 Aug. 2002 – Dec. 2005

 

Teaching Experience

 

Georgia Gwinnett College, 2012 – present

Principles of Chemistry I (CHEM 1211K), 10 semesters, Class and Laboratory Instructor

Principles of Chemistry II (1212K), 7 semesters, Class and Laboratory Instructor

Physical Chemistry I (CHEM 4201K), 4 semesters, Class and Laboratory Instructor

Physical Chemistry II (CHEM 4202K), 2 semesters, Class and Laboratory Instructor

Physical Science for Non-Majors II (PSCI 1102), 3 semesters, Class and Laboratory Instructor

 

Emory University, Graduate Student, 2006 – 2012

Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM 206L), Laboratory Teaching Assistant and Curriculum Development Fellow

Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (CHEM 331L), Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (CHEM 332L), Laboratory Teaching Assistant

University of Georgia, Undergraduate Student, 2002 – 2005

General Chemistry I Laboratory (CHEM 1211L), Undergraduate Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (CHEM 2211L), Laboratory Teaching Assistant

 

Kaplan Test Prep, 2004 – 2005

SAT Preparatory Course, Instructor

 

 

Teaching Interests

 

General chemistry; physical chemistry; spectroscopy; instrumental methods; science for non-majors.

 

 

Research Experience

 

Georgia Gwinnett College, Assistant/Associate Professor of Chemistry

Project 1: Fall 2014 – present

Developing and optimizing undergraduate physical chemistry laboratory experiments for use in Physical Chemistry I and II (CHEM 4201K/4202K).

Collaborators: Dr. Patrice Bell (Chemistry), undergraduate researchers

 

Project 2: Summer 2015 – Present

Implementing a Peer Supplemental Instruction (PSI) Program at an Access Institution with Small Class Sizes.

Collaborators: Cindy Achat-Mendes1, Jamye Curry Savage2, Sonal Dekhane3, Jennifer Hurst-Kennedy1, Cynthia Johnson3, Katherine Pinzon2, Elizabeth Sudduth1, Rashad Simmons4, Benjamin Shepler4, Judy Awong-Taylor1 (1Biology, 2Mathematics, 3Information Technology, 4Chemistry)

 

Emory University, Graduate Student

Advised by Dr. Tianquan (Tim) Lian, 2006 – 2012

Dissertation: “Orientation and Vibrational Dynamics of Rhenium Bipyridyl CO2-Reduction Catalysts on Model Electrode Surfaces”

Investigated the orientation and vibrational dynamics of CO2-reduction catalysts on model electrode surfaces using both static and time-resolved vibrational sum frequency generation spectroscopy (VSFG).

 

University of Georgia, Undergraduate Student

Project 1: Advised by Dr. Michael Duncan, Spring 2005 – Spring 2006

Produced metal oxide nanoparticles using laser vaporization and subsequent supersonic expansion techniques and analyzed bonding and stability of products with time-of-flight mass spectrometry combined with laser photodissociation methods.

 

Project 2: Advised by Dr. Lee H. Pratt, Fall 2003 – Spring 2004

Utilized express sequence tag sequencing (EST) to identify expressed genes in Sorghum bicolor.

Research Interests

 

Laser spectroscopy; renewable energy sources; photophysics; laboratory experimental design for general, physical, and instrumental chemistry courses; scholarship of teaching and learning.

 

 

Funded Grants

 

  1. Achat-Mendes, C. (PI); Anfuso, C.; Thomas, C.; Johnson, C.; Shepler, B.; Pinzon, K. Capitalizing on Peer Supplemental Instruction to Cultivate Academic Mindset across Campus. STEM IV, University System of Georgia. $225,000. External. (2019 – 2022).
  2. Mwongela, S. (Co-PI); Mallia, A. (Co-PI); Anfuso, C. (Co-PI); Park, S.; Li, X.; Huang, W.; Simmons, R.; Rudd, G; Guan, S.; Kirberger, M.; Zimmermann, K.; Khan, N. Analytical Instrumentation Faculty Learning Community (FLC). Georgia Gwinnett College STEM FLC Mini-Grant Program. $3,000. Internal (2018 – 2019).
  3. Gluick, T. (Co-PI); Guo, Y. (Co-PI); Anfuso, C.; Eaker, R.; Harmer, A.; Kirberger, M.; O’Halloran, K.; Tsoi, M. Y. Faculty Learning Community: Examining the Causes of DFW Rates in Introductory Chemistry Classes. Georgia Gwinnett College STEM FLC Mini-Grant Program. $3,000. Internal (2018 – 2019).
  4. Mundie, T. (PI); Awong-Taylor, J.; Achat-Mendes, C.; Anfuso, C.; D’Costa, A.; Dekhane, S.; Leader, T.; Peiffer, B.; Pursell, D.; Runck, C.; Wells, W.; Pinzon, K. Shepler, B. An Institutional Model for Increasing Student Engagement through Course-embedded Undergraduate Research Experiences. IUSE Grant, National Science Foundation, Award ID 1623779.$1,629,924. External (2016 – 2020).
  5. Mundie, T. (PI); Awong-Taylor, J.; Achat-Mendes, C.; Anfuso, C.; D’Costa, A.; Leader, T.; Peiffer, B.; Pursell, D.; Runck, C.; Wells, W.; Pinzon, K. Improving P-16 STEM Performance via High Student Engagement Strategies. STEM Education Improvement Plan, University System of Georgia. $540,000. External. (2016 – 2019).
  6. Achat-Mendez, C. (PI); Anfuso, C.; Hammonds-Odie, L.; Shepler, B. Launching a Peer Supplemental Instruction Program for STEM Majors. Complete College Georgia; University System of Georgia. $25,000. External. (2015 – 2016).

 

 

Peer-Reviewed Publications

 

  1. Achat-Mendes, C.; Anfuso, C.; Johnson, C.; Pinzon, K.; Hurst-Kennedy, J.; Simmons, R.; Dekhane, S.; Savage, J.; Sudduth, E.; Shepler, B.; Awong-Taylor, J. Learning, Leaders, and STEM skills: Adaptation of the supplemental instruction model to improve STEM education and build transferable skills in undergraduate courses and beyond. Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research. 2019 (accepted).
  1. Zhang, H.; Huang, J.; Wang, Y.; Liu, R.; Huai, X.; Jiang, J.; Anfuso, C. Atomic Force Microscopy for Two-Dimensional Materials: a Tutorial Review. Optics Communications. 2018, 406, 3 – 17. (Corresponding Author)
  2. Ge, A.; Rudshteyn, B.; Psciuk, B.; Xiao, D.; Song, J.; Anfuso, C. L.; Ricks, A. M.; Batistsa, V. S.; Lian, T. Surface-Induced Anisotropic Binding of a Rhenium CO2-Reduction Catalyst on Rutile TiO2 (110) Surfaces. Journal of Physical Chemistry. 2016, 120 (37), 20970 – 20977.
  3. Wu, K.; Liang, G.; Anfuso, C. Plasmon-induced Hot Electron Transfer: 100-year-old Photoelectric Effect for Contemporary Solar Energy Conversion. Advanced Science Focus. 2015, 7 (12), 1082 – 1092. (Corresponding Author)
  4. Huang, Z.; Jiang, J.; Hua, Y.; Li, C.; Wagner, M.; Lewerenz, H. J.; Soriaga, M. P.; Anfuso, C. Atomic Force Microscopy for Solar Fuels Research: An Introductory Review. Energy and Environment Focus. 2015, 4 (4), 260 – 277. (Corresponding Author)
  5. Liu, R.; Yang, X.; Anfuso, C. L.; Huang. Z.; Han, L. Plasmonic α-Fe2O3 Photoanodes for Solar Water Splitting. Reviews in Advanced Sciences and Engineering. 2014, 3 (4), 331 – 339. (Cover Article)
  6. Ricks, A. M.; Anfuso, C. L.; Rodríguez-Córdoba, W.; Lian, T. Vibrational Relaxation Dynamics of Catalysts on TiO2 Rutile (110) Surfaces and Anatase Nanoporous Thin Films. Chemical Physics. 2013, 422, 264 – 271.
  7. Anfuso, C. L.; Ricks, A. M.; Rodríguez-Córdoba, W.; Lian, T.  Ultrafast Vibrational Relaxation Dynamics of a Rhenium Bipyridyl CO2–Reduction Catalyst at a Au Electrode Surface Probed by Time-Resolved Vibrational Sum Frequency Generation Spectroscopy. Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 2012, 116 (50), 26377 – 26384.
  8. Anfuso, C. L.§; Xiao, D.§; Ricks, A. M.; Negre, C. F. A.; Batista, V. S.; Lian, T. Orientation of a Series of CO2 Reduction Catalysts on Single Crystal TiO2 Probed by Phase-Sensitive Vibrational Sum Frequency Generation Spectroscopy (PS-VSFG). Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 2012, 116 (45), 24107 – 24114. (§Equal Contributions)
  9. Anfuso, C.; Snoeberger III, R.; Ricks, A.; Liu, W.; Xiao, D.; Batista, V.; Lian, T. Covalent Attachment of a Rhenium Bipyridyl CO2-Reduction Catalyst to Rutile TiO2. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 2011, 133 (18), 6922 – 6925.
  10. Huang, Z.; Geletii, Y. V.; Wu, D.; Anfuso, C. L.; Musaev, D. G.; Hill, C. L.; Lian, T. Interfacial Charge Transfer Dynamics in TiO2-sensitizer-Ru4POM Photocatalytic Systems for Water Oxidation. Proceedings of SPIE. 2011, 8109, 810903-810903-10.
  11. Knight, A. M.; Bandyopadhyay, B.; Anfuso, C. L.; Molek, K. S.; Duncan, M. A. Photodissociation of Indium Oxide Cluster Cations. International Journal of Mass Spectrometry. 2011, 304 (1), 29 – 35.
  12. Stockwell, D.; Yang, Y.; Huang, J.; Anfuso, C.; Huang, Z.; Lian, T. Comparison of Electron-Transfer Dynamics from Coumarin 343 to TiO2, SnO2, and ZnO Nanocrystalline Thin Films: Role of Interface-Bound Charge-Separated Pairs. Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 2010, 114 (14), 6560 – 6566.
  13. Molek, K. S.; Anfuso-Cleary, C.; Duncan, M. A. Photodissociation of Iron Oxide Cluster Cations. Journal of Physical Chemistry A. 2008, 112 (39), 9238 – 9247.

 

 

Non-Peer Reviewed Publications

 

  1. Awong-Taylor, J., Runck, C., Mundie, T., D’Costa, A., Pursell, D., Leader, T., Achat-Mendes, C., Anfuso, C., Moon, N.W. Engendering Faculty and Student Engagement in STEM Education: An Institutional Model.  December 12, 2018 Issue of Scientia (DOI:  https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA287)

 

Presentations

 

  1. Anfuso, C.; Shepler, B.; Simmons, R.; Achat-Mendes, C.; Awong-Taylor, J.; Curry Savage, J.; Dekhane, S.; Hurst-Kennedy, J.; Johnson, C.; Leader, T.; Pinzon, K.; and Sudduth, E. Novel supplemental instruction model for supporting underrepresented STEM students at an open access institution. American Chemical Society Spring 2019 National Meeting, Orlando, FL, April 2019. (Oral, Underrepresented Minority Groups in Chemistry Education)
  2. Awong-Taylor, J.; Runck, C.; Anfuso, C.; D’Costa, A.; Pursell, D.; Leader, T.; and Achat-Mendes, C. An Institutional Model for Increasing Student Engagement Through Course-embedded Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs). American Chemical Society Spring 2019 National Meeting, Orlando, FL, April 2019. (Oral, Invited Talk, Curricular Innovations in Undergraduate Chemical Education Impacted by NSF)
  3. D’Costa, A.; Pursell, D.; Achat-Mendes, C.; Anfuso, C.; and Leader, T. A HIP (High-Impact Practice) Systems Approach to Institutional Reform of STEM Education. AAC&U 2018 Transforming STEM Education Conference, Atlanta, GA, November 2018. (Interactive workshop)
  4. Awong-Taylor, J.; Mundie, T.; Runck, C.; D’Costa, ; Pursell, D.; Leader, T.; Achat-Mendes, C.; and Anfuso, C. Undergraduate Research for All:  Addressing the Elephant in the Room. USG STEM Summit, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, October 2018. (Interactive workshop)
  5. Anfuso, ; Achat-Mendes, C.; Curry Savage, J.; Dekhane, S.; Hurst-Kennedy, J.; Johnson, C.; Pinzon, K; Runck, C.; Sudduth, E.; Simmons, R.; Shepler, B.; Awong-Taylor, J.; Mundie, T. Supporting Underrepresented Students in STEM through Peer Supplemental Instruction. 2018 Teaching Professor’s Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 2018. (Poster)
  6. Anfuso, C.; Shepler, B.; Simmons, R.; Aniekwe, A.; Aniekwe, M.; Dang, K.; Grant, T.; Hays, C.; Lotwala, P.; Nour, E.; Rafid, M.; Riaz, Z.; Roth, E. Peer Supplemental Instruction (PSI) in Introductory Chemistry Courses. 2018 SST STEM Symposium, Stone Mountain, GA, May 2018. (Poster)
  7. Mwongela, S.; Mallia, A.; Anfuso, C.; Park, S.; Li, X.; Huang, W.; Simmons, R.; Rudd, G; Guan, S.; Kirberger, M.; Zimmermann, K.; Khan, N. Analytical Instrumentation Faculty Learning Community (FLC). 2018 SST STEM Symposium, Stone Mountain, GA, May 2018. (Poster)
  8. Gluick, T.; Guo, Y.; Anfuso, C.; Eaker, R.; Harmer, A.; Kirberger, M.; O’Halloran, K.; Tsoi, M. Y. Faculty Learning Community: Examining the Causes of DFW Rates in Introductory Chemistry Classes. 2018 SST STEM Symposium, Stone Mountain, GA, May 2018. (Poster)
  9. Achat-Mendes, ; Anfuso, C.; Awong-Taylor, J.; Brown, C.; Curry Savage, J.; Dekhane, S.; D’Costa, A.; Hurst-Kennedy, J.; Johnson, C.; Leader, T.; Pinzon, K; Purcell, D.; Runck, C.; Sudduth, E.; Simmons, R.; Shepler, B.; Mundie, T. Engendering a Culture of STEM Learning with a Unique Peer Supplemental Instruction Model. 2018 Association of Southeastern Biologists Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC, March 2018. (Poster)
  1. Achat-Mendes, C.; Anfuso, C.; Pinzon, K.; Hurst-Kennedy, J.; Awong-Taylor, J. Launching a Peer Supplemental Instruction Program for STEM Majors. 2017 USG STEM Summit, Middle Georgia State University, Macon, GA, May 2017. (Oral)
  2. Anfuso, C.; Achat-Mendes, C.; Pinzon, K.; Johnson, C.; Simmons, R.; Brown, C.; Dekhane, S.; Shepler, B.; Hurst-Kennedy, J.; Curry, J. An Inside Look at PSI. 2017 SST STEM Symposium, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, May 2017. (Oral)
  3. Achat-Mendes, C.; D’Costa, A.; Shepler, B.; Anfuso, C.; Javazon, E.; Hurst-Kennedy, J.; Awong-Taylor, J.; Hammonds-Odie, L.; Simmons, S. Launching a Peer Supplemental Instruction Program for STEM Majors. 2016 SST STEM Symposium, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, May 2016. (Oral)
  4. Anfuso, C.; Achat-Mendez, C.; Hammonds-Odie, L.; Shepler, B. Implementing a Peer Supplemental Instruction (PSI) Program at an Access Institution with Small Class Sizes. Howard University Chemistry Seminar Series, Washington, D.C., April 2016. (Oral, invited talk)
  5. Achat-Mendes, C.; Anfuso, C.; Awong-Taylor, J.; D’Costa, A.; Hammonds-Odie, L.; Hurst-Kennedy, J.; Javazon, E.; Shepler, B.; Simmons, S. Peer Supplemental Instruction (PSI) Program for Biology 1107K and Chemistry 1211K. 2016 Center for Teaching Excellence Teaching and Learning Day, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, March 2016. (Poster)
  6. Anfuso, C.; Bell, P. Development of Laser Spectroscopy & Thermodynamic Experiments for Physical Chemistry II (CHEM 4202K). Chemistry Speaker Series, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, May 2016. (Oral)
  7. Anfuso, C.; Lian, T. How do molecules orient at surfaces? A sum frequency study. North Georgia College and University Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar, Dahlonega, GA, January 2012. (Oral, invited talk)
  8. Anfuso, C.; Lian, T. Covalent Attachment and Orientation of a Rhenium Bipyridyl Complex on Rutile TiO2. Gordon Research Conference: Vibrational Spectroscopy: Probing Structure and Dynamics, University of New England, Biddeford, ME, August 2010. (Poster)
  9. Anfuso, C.; Lian, T. Orientation of Dye Molecules on TiO2 films as Determined by Second Harmonic and Sum Frequency Generation. 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 2008. (Poster)
  10. Anfuso, C.; Lian, T. Orientation of Dye Molecules on TiO2 Films as Determined by Second Harmonic Generation. 59th Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Greenville, SC, October 2007. (Oral)
  1. Anfuso, C.; Pratt, L. Generating Expressed Sequence Tags from Sorghum bicolor. Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Symposium. Athens, GA, April 2004. (Poster)

 

Presentations by Mentored Research Students (* indicates undergraduate researcher)

 

  1. Hays, C.*; Anfuso, C.; Bell, P. Method Development and Spectroscopic Analyses of UV-Catalyzed Organic Reactions. (Oral Presentation) CREATE Symposium, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, April 2019.
  2. Rizzo, J.*; Anfuso, C.; Bell, P. Column and Thin Layer Chromatography of Spinach Pigments Characterized by Laser-Induced Fluorescence. (Oral Presentation) CREATE Symposium, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, April 2019.
  3. Hays, C.*; Anfuso, C.; Bell, P. Method Development and Spectroscopic Analyses of UV-Catalyzed Organic Reactions. (Poster Presentation) STaRS Symposium, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, April 2019.
  4. Rizzo, J.*; Anfuso, C.; Bell, P. Column and Thin Layer Chromatography of Spinach Pigments Characterized by Laser-Induced Fluorescence. (Poster Presentation) STaRS Symposium, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, April 2019.
  5. Rizzo, J.*; Anfuso, C.; Bell, P. The Investigation of Chlorophyll A and B Using Chromatography and Laser-Induced Fluorescence. (Poster Presentation) CREATE Symposium, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, November 2018.
  6. Munna, D.*; Anfuso, C.; Bell, P. Study of Atomic Emission, Raman, and Fluorescence Spectroscopy Techniques in Model Physical Chemistry Experiments for Georgia Gwinnett College. (Poster Presentation) 70th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS), Augusta (Augusta Marriott & Convention Center), Georgia, November 2018. ABSTRACT ID: 3058575.
  7. Munna, D.*; Anfuso, C.; Bell, P. The Study of Absorption, Fluorescence and Raman Spectroscopy Techniques in Physical Chemistry. (Poster Presentation) American Chemical Society (ACS) – Local Georgia Section: 50- & 60-year ACS Membership Milestones & Research Symposium, Kennesaw (Kennesaw State University), Georgia, October 2018.
  8. Munna, D.*; Anfuso, C.; Bell, P. The Study of Absorption, Fluorescence and Raman Spectroscopy Techniques in Physical Chemistry. (Poster Presentation) Emory University – Laney Graduate School STEM Research and Career Symposium, Atlanta (Emory University), Georgia, October 2018. POSTER ID: 73.
  9. Munna, D.*; Anfuso, C.; Bell, P. The Study of Absorption, Fluorescence and Raman Spectroscopy Techniques in Physical Chemistry. (Poster Presentation) American Chemical Society – Local Georgia Section: Herty Medal Undergraduate Research Symposium (HMURS), Lawrenceville (Georgia Gwinnett College), Georgia, September 2018.
  10. Munna, D.*; Anfuso, C.; Bell, P. The Study of Absorption, Fluorescence, and Raman Spectroscopy Techniques in Physical Chemistry. (Oral Presentation) CREATE Symposium, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, April 2018.
  11. Munna, D.*; Anfuso, C.; Bell, P. The Study of Absorption, Emission, Fluorescence, and Raman Spectroscopy Techniques in Physical Chemistry. (Poster Presentation) STaRS Symposium, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, April 2018.
  12. Munna, D.*; Anfuso, C.; Bell, P. The Study of Atomic Emission, Raman, and Fluorescence
    Spectroscopy Techniques in Physical Chemistry    . (Oral Presentation) CREATE Symposium, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, December 2017.

 

 

 

Notable Service Activities

 

  1. Round Fifteen Reviewer, Affordable Learning Georgia Textbook Transformation Grant, University System of Georgia (2019).
  2. Interim Chair of Studies, Chemistry Discipline, Georgia Gwinnett College (2019 – present).
  3. Chemistry Outreach and Public Affairs Committee (Chair), Chemistry Discipline, Georgia Gwinnett College (2018 – present).
  4. Chemistry Instrumentation Committee, Chemistry Discipline, Georgia Gwinnett College (2017 – present).
  5. Council of Professors, Chemistry Discipline, Georgia Gwinnett College (2015 – 2018).
  6. Chemistry Laboratory Research and Safety Committee Representative, School of Science and Technology, Georgia Gwinnett College (2015 – 2018).
  7. CHEM 1211K and 1212K Course Coordinator, Chemistry Discipline, Georgia Gwinnett College (2014 – 2016).
  8. STEM Outreach Committee, School of Science and Technology, Georgia Gwinnett College (2014 – 2015).
  9. CHEM 4201K Course Coordinator, Chemistry Discipline, Georgia Gwinnett College (2014 – 2015).
  10. Science, Technology, and Research Symposium (STaRS) Committee (Co-Chair), School of Science and Technology (2013 – 2014).
  11. Chemistry Search Committee, Chemistry Discipline, Georgia Gwinnett College (2013 – 2014).
  12. Science, Technology, and Research Symposium (STaRS) Committee, School of Science and Technology, Georgia Gwinnett College (2012 – 2013).

 

 

Honors and Awards

 

  1. Scientific Teaching Mentor, Yale Center for Teaching and Learning Mobile Summer Institute (2019).
  2. Governor’s Teaching Fellow, University System of Georgia (2016 – 2017).
  3. Top Claw Award, for contributions in supporting the educational mission of GGC, Georgia Gwinnett College (2015).
  1. Curriculum Development Fellowship, Department of Chemistry, Emory University (2011 – 2012).
  2. Outstanding Physical Chemistry Teaching Assistant Award, Department of Chemistry, Emory University (2006 – 2007 and 2009 – 2010).
  3. Atlanta Area Chemical Physics Student Presentation Award, Department of Chemistry, Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology (2008).
  4. Johnston Fellowship, Department of Chemistry, Emory University (2006 – 2011).
  5. Outstanding Rising Senior in the Chemistry Department, University of Georgia (2005).
  6. Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) Honors Scholarship, School of Arts and Sciences, University of Georgia (2003 – 2004).