Customer Service Assistant

Department

of

Chemistry

Linda de la Garza, Ph.D.

Valdosta State

University

Department of Chemistry

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Valdosta, GA 31698-0020

229-***-**** (office)

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EDUCATION

PhD

Chemistry, Arizona State University, Tempe AZ

December 2002

Thesis:

Porphyrin-Derivatized Nanoparticulate Electrodes in Biomimetic

Photoelectrochemical Cells .

Adviser: Professor Devens Gust.

BS Chemistry, Monterrey Institute of

Technology and Higher Education, Mexico

December 1995

Thesis:

Synthesis of Polyoxometalates .

Adviser:

Professor Emeritus Javier Rivas Ramos.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2009-

Present Associate Professor, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA

Interdisciplinary research for undergraduates: Electrochemistry and

Photochemistry

2008 Summer

Faculty in the Faculty and Student Research Team Program at Argonne

National Laboratory.

2005-2009 Assistant Professor, Valdosta State

University, Valdosta, GA

Interdisciplinary research

for undergraduates: Electrochemistry and

Photochemistry.

2003- 2005 Postdoctoral Appointee, Argonne

National Laboratory, Argonne, IL

Mentor:

Dr. Marion C. Thurnauer

Developed detection

systems for DNA hybridization based on nanoscale charge transfer on TiO2

photoelectrodes gaining experience in

Chemical modification of

semiconductor nanoparticles for long-range charge separation.

Spectroelectroelectrochemical characterization of surface states.

Patented an electron/ion

conductive wafer for cofactor regeneration and characterized the electrochemical

behavior of the NAD/NADH redox couple in the matrix.

2000-

2003 Research Assistant, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Adviser:

Professor Devens Gust.

Patented an enzyme-based

photoelectrochemical cell for production of renewable energy. This work involved

interdisciplinary research in bio-inorganic materials mimicking photosynthetic

processes using analytical, photochemical, electrochemical and

photoelectrochemical techniques.

Constructed an

organically-modified field effect transistor that operated as a pH sensor in

collaboration with students and professors from other university departments

(Chemical Engineering, Physics and Electrical Engineering).

1995 Undergraduate

Research Assistant, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios

Superiores de Monterrey,

Campus Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Adviser:

Professor Emeritus Javier Rivas Ramos.

Conducted research in

synthesis and characterization of polyoxometalates.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2009 - Present Associate

Professor, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA

Survey of Chemistry I.

Principles of Chemistry I.

Principles of Chemistry I

Laboratory.

Principles of Chemistry

II.

Principles of Chemistry II

Laboratory.

Senior Seminar.

Special Topics: Photobiology.

2005-

2009 Assistant Professor,

Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA

2002- Present Supervised

undergraduate students performing research work.

1998- 1999 Teaching

Assistant, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1996-1997 Customer Service

Supervisor,Advanced Chemical Technology

Mexico

1995-1996 Quality Assurance

Lab Coordinator,Advanced Chemical Technology

Mexico

PATENTS /

PUBLICATIONS

2 patents published.

20 publications published in peer

reviewed journals, 1 manuscripts in preparation.

18 abstracts published.

AWARDS

DOE/NSF, Argonne

National Laboratory Faculty and Student Team Program,

Summer 2008.

Center for Applied Research, College of Arts and Sciences, Valdosta State

University, Internal Grants, 2005 & 2007.

Honorable Mention for the

work Porphyrin Dyad Sensitizers for Photoelectrochemical Cells, The

Electrochemical Society, 2001 Meeting.

Student of the

Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Training Program in Biomolecular

Nanotechnology (IGERT National Science Foundation), Arizona State University,

1998-2002.

Distinction for Academic

Excellency, Nuevo Leon Colleges Federation, 1996.

1st Place

Award for the work Microwave Radiation Catalyzed Reactions, Mexican Chemical

Society, 1995 Student Congress.

AFFILIATIONS

American Chemical Society

Secretary of the Southwest Georgia Section (2007, 2008, & 2009)

Chair-Elect of the Southwest Georgia Section (2010)

The Electrochemical

Society

Georgia Academy of Sciences

ACADEMIC / COMMUNITY SERVICE

2007 Day of

Science, DOE, Faculty participant with 5 undergraduate students, 2007.

Participant in outreach

activities to expose high school students to science, 2001-Present (GA Science

and Engineering Regional Fair, Douglas, GA).

Invited participant to

national activities on postdoctoral experience: Postdoctoral Appointment: Roles

and Opportunities Workshop, National Science Foundation, 2003.

President of the Chemistry

Students Society, Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education,

1994-1995.

Organizer of the IV

Student Chemistry Symposium Materials Sciences, Monterrey Institute of

Technology and Higher Education, 1994.

Prof. de la Garza

Present and Past INSTITUTIONS

Valdosta State

University

Arizona State

University

Monterrey Institute of

Technology and Higher Education (ITESM or Tec de Monterrey)

Instituto Cultural

Tampico (ICT)

Argonne National Laboratory

Professional ASSOCIATIONS

American Chemical Society

The Electrochemical Society

Georgia Academy of Sciences

COMMUNITY Service

GA Science and Engineering Fair

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