Assistant Professor

• Aug 2017 - Present

Postdoctoral Researcher

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

Graduate Research Assistant

• May 2013 - Feb 2016

- Developed a photoluminescence (PL) based pH sensor using group (IV) metal oxide functionalized porous silicon platforms; characterized performance by luminescence lifetime measurements, epiluminescence imaging and FTIR. - Established protocols for the preparation of hybrid inorganic sol gel based polymers on various substrates and characterization of these polymers by various spectroscopic and scanning probe methods - Characterized various nanomaterials, polymers and composite thin… Show more - Developed a photoluminescence (PL) based pH sensor using group (IV) metal oxide functionalized porous silicon platforms; characterized performance by luminescence lifetime measurements, epiluminescence imaging and FTIR. - Established protocols for the preparation of hybrid inorganic sol gel based polymers on various substrates and characterization of these polymers by various spectroscopic and scanning probe methods - Characterized various nanomaterials, polymers and composite thin films by scanning probe (AFM, SKPM, etc) techniques co-localized with confocal Raman spectroscopic imaging, and FTIR imaging. - Participated in numerous collaborations - Designed and modified existing instruments and accessories for custom spectrochemical analysis - Provided instrument training and technical support to fellow lab members, collaborators and system users - Supervised four (4) undergraduate students in independent research - Monitored and facilitated chemical waste treatment protocol and laboratory safety requirements

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Jul 2011 - May 2013

Instructed labs for General Chemistry (I and II) and General Chemistry for Engineers.

Senior Research Analyst

• Sep 2009 - Aug 2011

Worked on two projects studying various demographic and social relationships with addictive behaviors. Positions held include interviewer, and lead interviewer. Projects: National Survey of Work Stress and Health (NSWSH, funded by NIH) PI: Dr. Michael Frone Director: Dr. Marie Tidwell Survey of Gambling in the United States II (SOGUS II, funded by NIH) PI: Dr. John Welte Director: Dr. Marie Tidwell

Professional Tutor

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

Tutored undergraduate students in English, Chemistry, Physics, US & European History, Mathematics, Biology, Writing and Computer courses. Also led a weekly study group/supplemental instruction section in General Chemistry. Tutored undergraduate students in English, Chemistry, Physics, US & European History, Mathematics, Biology, Writing and Computer courses. Also led a weekly study group/supplemental instruction section in General Chemistry.

Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2008 - Jul 2009

Teaching Assistant- General Chemistry Lab/Recitation Aug 2008-July 2009 Nominated for Elizabeth Baranger Teaching Assistant Award, in the College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Assistant- General Chemistry Lab/Recitation Aug 2008-July 2009 Nominated for Elizabeth Baranger Teaching Assistant Award, in the College of Arts and Sciences

Peer Mentor (Educational Opportunity Program)

• Nov 2007 - May 2008

Tutor, advisor and peer counselor for students in EOP, particularly those having difficulties in the sciences or mathematics including; Biology, Chemistry, Physics, US & European History, Writing, Study Skills and Pre-Algebra-Calculus courses Program Duties: Access student info using MS Access, worked with the team to organize admissions campaigns as well as interviewing prospective students and making admissions decisions Tutor, advisor and peer counselor for students in EOP, particularly those having difficulties in the sciences or mathematics including; Biology, Chemistry, Physics, US & European History, Writing, Study Skills and Pre-Algebra-Calculus courses Program Duties: Access student info using MS Access, worked with the team to organize admissions campaigns as well as interviewing prospective students and making admissions decisions

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Sep 2006 - May 2008

Undergraduate Research Member of a research group lead by Dr. Laurence Nafie, and Dr. Tess Freedman's working on the absolute configuration of chiral organic molecules utilizing modeling software and VCD spectroscopy. Member of Dr. Ana De Bettencourt- Dias’s laboratory group studying the effects on Chemi-luminescence of Lanthanide complexes and materials for possible LED applications specifically working with Europium and Terbium complexes with dipicolinates as the coordinating… Show more Undergraduate Research Member of a research group lead by Dr. Laurence Nafie, and Dr. Tess Freedman's working on the absolute configuration of chiral organic molecules utilizing modeling software and VCD spectroscopy. Member of Dr. Ana De Bettencourt- Dias’s laboratory group studying the effects on Chemi-luminescence of Lanthanide complexes and materials for possible LED applications specifically working with Europium and Terbium complexes with dipicolinates as the coordinating ligand. Manuscript in preparation: A. de Bettencourt-Dias, S. Viswanathan, J. Destino, 'Structural Characterization of Tb(III) and Gd(III) Dipicolinates'

Peer Tutor

• Sep 2005 - May 2008

Tutored students in first year undergraduate science and mathematics coursework.

Summer Research Student

• May 2007 - Aug 2007

NSF-REU Summer 2007 Member of Dr. Frank V. Bright’s laboratory group, studying both acid and based catalyzed xerogel oxygen sensors as well as molecular imprinting in xerogel based sensors. NSF-REU Summer 2007 Member of Dr. Frank V. Bright’s laboratory group, studying both acid and based catalyzed xerogel oxygen sensors as well as molecular imprinting in xerogel based sensors.