Expert Profile
My work involves developing theoretical and computational approaches for investigating nanoscale science and engineering applications. I have experience modeling polymers, proteins, and small molecules for applications in soft materials, toxicology, engineered nanostructures, and fundamental science.
2012-current, Associate Professor, ***** ***** ***** University
Polymer and Fiber Science Program, Textile Engineering Program, Polymer and Color Chemistry Program
*****, Assistant Professor, ***** ***** ***** University
Polymer and Fiber Science Program, Textile Engineering Program, Polymer and Color Chemistry Program
*****: Computational Chemist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Center for Computational Toxicology
*****: Research Associate, Duke University, Department of Chemistry
*****: Research Assistant, Carnegie Mellon University,
Department of Chemistry
1996 (Summer): Writing Intern, AT&T, Middle Markets Division
1995 (Summer): Physical Science Aid, U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Mines, Fires, Explosions, and Explosives Group
PhD., Theoretical Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University
B.S., Chemistry and Mathematics, minor in writing, Seton Hill University [Note that this institution is distinct from Seton HALL Univ. in New Jersey, and was a women's college when I had attended.]
Associations: American Chemical Society, Society of Women Environmental Professionals, American Physical Society
Awards: Outstanding Teacher, ***** ***** ***** University (2010); Sloan Postdoctoral Fellowship (*****)
Technical Expertise: multiscale modeling; molecular dynamics; polymer properties; fiber properties; computational chemistry; nanoscale science; nanostructured materials; scientific computing; object-oriented programming; shell scripting; structure-activity relationships; computational toxicology; nanotoxicology; predictive environmental toxicology; endocrine disruption; protein-protein and protein-ligand interactions; spectroscopy prediction; molecular electronic structure; excited ***** processes; nonlinear optics.