Classes Taught
- CHE 106 (Geochemistry)
- CHE 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135 (General Chemistry I, II, III with lab)
- CHE 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145 (University Chemistry I, II, III with lab)
- CHE 202 (Applied Probability and Statistics)
- CHE 204 (Analytical Chemistry)
- CHE 205 (Analytical Chemistry Laboratory)
- CHE 310 (Nuclear Chemistry)
- CHE 320 (Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry)
- CHE 330 (Senior Capstone: Art and Science)
- CHE 424 (Group Theory)
- CHE 480 (Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry: Electroanalytical Techniques)
- CHE 490 (Statistical Analysis of Data)
- HON 225 (Cosmos)
- LSP 120 (Mathematical and Technological Literacy I)
Research Interests
The geochemistry of meteorite impacts, with a focus on elemental carbon produced during or following giant impacts. Forms of carbon include soot, charcoal, and fullerenes from fires and nanodiamonds generated by high-energy impact events.
Service and Professional Activities
- Chemistry Personnel Committee
- Chemistry Graduate Committee
- Tenure Appeal Board
- CSH Personnel Committee
- Evaluator for journal articles, grants in the field of impact geochemistry
Professional Society Memberships
- American Chemical Society
- American Geophysical Society