Tuskegee university 2014 College of Arts and Sciences Research Directory



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Michael L. Curry, Ph.D.


Associate Professor of Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

Email: currym@mytu.tuskegee.edu

Office phone: 334-724-4489

Office Address: Chemistry Building Armstrong Hall Room 102

Tuskegee, AL, 36088





Biographical Sketch:

Professor Michael Curry received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. His current research focuses on the synthesis of novel nanocomposite materials for potential applications in technological and biological systems.


Representative Publications:

  1. M. Curry, K. Crews, V. Warke, M. G. Bakker, K. Hong, J. Mays, and P. Britt “Electrodeposition of cobalt nanowires on H-terminated conductive Si(111) surfaces via. co-block polymer templating” J. Vac. Sci. Tech. A. 29, 031401 (2011)

  2. D. Arrington, M. Curry, S. C. Street, and Z. Giovanni “Copper Electrodeposition onto Dendrimer Modified n-doped Silicon Substrates” Electrochemica Acta. 53, issue 5, 2644-2649 (2008)

  3. M. Curry, J. Zhang, X. Li, M. L. Weaver, and S. C. Street “Structural characterizations of dendrimer-mediated Metallic Ti and Al thin film nanocomposites” Thin Solid Films 515 3567-3573 (2007).

  4. M. Curry, X. Li, F. Huang, M. L. Weaver, and S. C. Street “A tribological study of kinetically influenced ultrathin Au and Cu metal overlayers grown on dendrimer mediated Si” Tribology Lett. 25 133-140 (2007).


Chemistry

PRITCHETT


c:\users\tu\downloads\gregory pritchett cropped.jpgResearch Fields:

  • Protein Chemistry

  • Natural Products

  • Bioenergetics


Collaborations:

  • Dr. Jerry C. Smith Department of Chemistry Georgia State University

  • Mr. Ohene Boansi Apea Department of Applied Chemistry & Biochemistry University for Development Studies Navrongo, Ghana


Gregory Pritchett, Ph.D.


Associate Professor of Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

Email: gpritch@mytu.tuskegee.edu

Office Phone: 334-727-8836

Office Address: Armstrong Hall Room 102

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama 36088


Biographical Sketch:

Dr. Pritchett received his Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry from Georgia State University. His research interests focus on the investigation of structural changes in isolated type I blue copper proteins using NMR and CD. He is also interested in the use of natural products for commercial applications. His teaching interests have focused on the improvement of student performance in general college chemistry through a weekly recitation period; CHEM_STARS (CompreHensive Engagement and Mentoring; Strategic Teaching and Application of Reasoning Skills).


Representative Publications:

  1. Abugri DA., Ohene B.A and G. Pritchett. Investigation of a Simple and Cheap Source of Natural Indicator for Acid-Base Titration: I Effect of System Conditions on Natural indicators. Green and Sustainable Chemistry. Vol 2 (3) PP.117-122 DOI: 10.4236/gsc.2012.23017.

  2. Abugri, D.A., Tiimob, B.J., Apalangya, V.A., Pritchett, G., WH McElhenney W. H. (2012). Investigation of Bioactive compounds and fatty acid profiles in leaves and their health implication. RCMI2012 San Juan, Puerto Rico.



Melissa S. Reeves, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Chemistry College of Arts & Sciences

E-mail: mreeves@mytu.tuskegee.edu

Office Phone: (334)727-8237

Office Address: 102 Armstrong Hall



Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL 36088
Chemistry

REEVES




Research Fields:

  • Atomistic modeling of polymers and carbon-based nanocomposites

  • Ab initio studies of small organic molecules and reaction transition states

  • Chemical education: POGIL techniques, assessment

Collaborations:

  • Dr. Deepak Srivastava NASA Ames Moffatt Field, CA

  • Dr. Jeffrey Hinkley

NASA Langley

Langley, VA



  • Dr. Alex Grushow

Department of Chemistry

Rider College, NJ



  • Dr. Erica Harvey

Department of Chemistry

Fairmont State University, WV




Biographical Sketch:

Reeves received her Ph.D. from Indiana University, Bloomington. Her current research focuses on simulating interactions between polymers and inserted nanoparticles, particularly the effect of the particle on the macroscopic properties of the composite. Reeves’ teaching interests and innovations have primarily related to the teaching of Physical Chemistry. She currently uses the POGIL technique in her upper-level courses. She is on the ACS Physical Chemistry Exam Committee (2013).


Representative Publications:

  1. Rozlyn N. Chambliss, Deepak Srivastava, Maxim Makeev, and Melissa S. Reeves,Tensile and compressive deformation of polyethylene with varying temperature and strain rate,” PMSE Preprints (2011).

  2. Rozlyn N. Chambliss and Melissa S. Reeves,Simulated tensile behavior of graphene-polypropylene nanocomposites,” PMSE Preprints 98 (2008), 420-421.

  3. Danielle L. Hudson, Jeffrey A. Hinkley, Thomas C. Clancy, and Melissa S. ReevesMolecular modeling of penetrants in polyimides for aerospace applications,”. Polymer Preprints 44 (2003), 1230.

  4. H. Conner and M. S. Reeves,Reaction of Formaldehyde at the Ortho- and Para-Positions of Phenol: Exploration of Mechanisms Using Computational Chemistry,” Wood Adhesives 2000, [International Symposium], 7th, S. Lake Tahoe, NV, United States, June 22-23, 2000 (2001), Meeting Date 2000, 483-487.

  5. M. S. Reeves,Introduction to Matrices: A Tutorial for Physical Chemists,” at the National Science Foundation New Traditions for Physical ChemistryWebSite (http://www.niagara.edu/~tjz/mathcad/mathindx.htm) since September 1, 1997.



Chemistry

RUSSELL


c:\users\tu\downloads\albert russell cropped.jpgResearch Fields:


Collaborations:

  • The Center for Enabling New Technologies in Catalysis (CENT-C), University of Washington

  • Dr. Michael P. Doyle Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry University of Maryland

  • Dr. P.K. Biswas Department of Agriculture Tuskegee University


Biographical Sketch:

Dr. Russell attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where, in 2003, he obtained his Ph.D. with a concentration in organic chemistry. While at North Carolina, he received a GEM consortium graduate fellowship from DuPont and was recognized as a Sloan Scholar by the Alfred P. Sloan foundation.




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