Regina Easley

PhD Candidate
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Hampton University, Hampton, VA
University of California, Los Angeles

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Past Research: Isolation of active ingredient in medicinally important natural products performed on plants in Dar es Salaam Tanzania using liquid chromatography. Microscale organic synthesis on small molecules to be used in drug development. Used organometallic chemistry to synthesize substituted nitrones. Studied photophysicalproperties of the reaction of fullerene molecules to electron-rich alkenes. Used organic synthesis to make alkenes and then studied kinetics of their reaction with fullerenes using HPLC.

Current Research: Currently positioned as an analytical chemist in pharmaceutical industry. Uses techniques such as FTIR, HPLC, TLC and chemical identity tests to support production in manufacturing department. Calibrates and performs trouble-shooting on instruments. Aids in efforts to improve efficiency of analytical methods.

Future Research: Currently in pursuit of a PhD utilizing my chemical background in earth sciences. I would like to eventually become involved in the development of environmental policy.

Academic Preparation:
-M.S. in organic chemistry from University of California, Los Angeles (December 2002)
-B.S. in chemistry from Hampton University (May 1999)

Academic Disciplines:
Chemistry (PRIMARY)
Environmental Sciences (PRIMARY)
Marine Sciences & Oceanography (PRIMARY)
International Experience
STEM Fields

Research Interests:
Aquatic Chemistry (PRIMARY)
Ocean Acidification (PRIMARY)
Sensor Applications (PRIMARY)
Analytical Chemistry
Biogeochemistry
Biological & Chemical Sensors
Chemical Sciences
Coastal Ocean Sciences
Deep Ocean
Geochemistry

Last Updated: 4/2/2010