• Clement, Jade - Assistant Professor
• Deng, Yuanjian - Professor
• Fennell, Pearlie M. - Professor
• Ford, Robert L. - Professor
• Hunt, Frank J. - Instructor
• Phan, Tuan D. - Assistant Professor
• Saleh, Mahmoud, A. - Professor
• Sapp, John B., Jr, - Professor and Chair
• Simmons-Willis, Tracey A. - Assistant Professor
• Wei, Xin - Assistant Professor
• Willis, Douglas M. - Assistant Professor
• Wilson, Bobby L. - Professor

List Research Interest Keywords:

Molecular genetics, gene expression regulation, DNA microarray, RNA stability, molecular and cellular oncology, biological chemistry, cellular and molecular toxicology, ras, tumor suppressor genes, p53, MMPs, p16, p19

Review Panels:

Training/Instructional Capability:

• Course areas:  Molecular Biology, Bio-Organic Chemistry, General Biology, Developmental  Biology, Tumor Biology, Biological Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Anatomy & Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Toxicology
• Lab areas:  molecular engineering (recombinant DNA), transformation, plasmid and genomic  DNA isolations, RE digestion, subclonning, PCR, Southern blotting, sequencing, transfection (stable and transient), cDNA array, RNA isolations (total, N/C, PA+ ), Northern blotting, RT-PCR, intron lariat identification and debranching, primer extension, protein isolation, Western blotting, ELISA, apoptosis, MTT, cell culture

Selected Publications:

1. Clement JQ, Maiti, S, Wilkinson MF (2001) Localization and stability of introns spliced from the Pem homeobox gene. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 276 (20): 16919-30.
2. Clement JQ, Wilkinson MF (2000) Rapid induction of nuclear transcripts and inhibition of intron decay in response to polymerase II inhibitor DRB.  Journal of Molecular Biology. 299 (5):1179-91.
3. Clement JQ,  Qian L, Kaplinsky N, Wilkison MF (1999) The stability and fate of a spliced intron from vertebrate cells. RNA. 5 (2):206-20.
4. Misteli T, Caceres JF, Clement JQ, Krainer AR, Wilkinson MF, Spector DL (1998) Serine phosphorylation of SR proteins is required for their recruitment to sites of transcription in vivo. Journal of Cell Biology. 143 (2):297-307.

Recent Proposals Written:

Recent Professional Conferences Attended:

• The Welch Foundation 45th Conference on Chemical Research, October 29-30, 2001
• Experimental Biology 2002, FASEB, New Orleans, Louisiana, April, 2002
• RCMI Spring Symposium, Jackson, Mississippi, April 2002
• 2003 NASA Cell Science Conference, Houston, Texas, February 20-23, 2003

Recent Training Workshops Attended: (TSU or External)

• Basic Radiation Training Course (TSU), 11/09/01
• Research Involving Human Subjects (TSU), 11/14/01
• Proposal Writing Workshop (TSU), 2/13/02~2/15/02
• Developing Multimedia Presentations (HCC), April 2002
• OMB Circular A-133 Training, 10/25/02
• Protection of Human Subjects in Research and Other Compliance Issues (TSU), 11/1/02
• Win-Win Negotiation ~ Resolving & Preventing Conflicts (TSU), 11/7/02
• Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace (TSU), 11/20/02
• OMB Circular A-21 & Pre-award Process Training (TSU), 12/11/02
• Charter Day Workshop: No Child Left Behind (TSU) 03/06/03
• HIPAA Workshop (TSU) 03/11/03
• HR Training Workshop on Effective Management (TSU) 03/20/03

List of Professional Activities:

• Regular Member of American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Regular Member of the American Society for Microbiology

List of Community and University Services:

• Chair, Recombinant DNA Committee, 2001~present
• Animal Safety Committee, 2001~present
• Institutional Compliance Committee, 2001~present
• Research Coordinator, College of Science and Technology, 2001~2002

Awards and Special Recognitions:

Deng, Yuanjian - Associate Professor

List Research Interest Keywords:

Analytical chemistry, environmental analysis, chemical education, methods development, platinum-based compounds, electrochemical analysis

Review Panels:

• Journal of Chemical Education
• The Chemical Educator
• National Science Foundation

Training/Instructional Capability:

• Instruction: - General Chemistry, Quantitative Analysis, Instrumental Analysis, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Electroanalytical Chemistry
• Laboraroty: - Inorganic Synthesis, Methods Development Using HPLC, Electrochemical Speciation

Selected Publications:

1. Deng, Y. J. “One setup, three systems”, Chem. Educator, 2002, 205-206.
2. Deng, Y. J. "Ideal Mixing of Multicomponent Systems: Gibbs Energy Minimization and Entropy Maximization", New J. Chem. 1997, 21, 163-165.
3. Deng, Y. J.; Zhou, Jianxun; Perkins, Melissa; Lunte, Susan M. "Capillary Electrophoretic Separation of Estrogens Using Anionic Sulfobutyl Ether -Cyclodextrin", Anal. Commun 1997, 34, 129-131.
4. Deng, Y. J. "Analysis of Amino Acids Using Capillary Zone Electrophoresis", Instrumental Analysis Experiments, 2nd Edition, W. E. Wentworth, Ed., Design-A-Lab Course, Inc., 1997.

Recent Proposals Written:

• Incorporation of FT-NMR Throughout the Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum, Co-PI, 2002, CCLI-Adaptation and Implementation, Division of Undergraduate Education, National Science Foundation. (Pending).
• Synthetic, chemical and biological studies of platinum-based complexes, PI, 2002, NBRS Program, National Institute of Health, 2002.

Recent Professional Conferences Attended:

• The Welch Foundation 44th Conference on Chemical Research, October 23-24, 2000.

Recent Training Workshops Attended: (TSU or External)

• Defining Critical Terrorism Training Elements for Environmental Technician Curricula by Partnership for Environmental Technology Education, Portland, Maine, July 9-10, 2002.
• Basic NMR: Fundamentals and Applications by Washington State University at Pullman, Pullman, Washington, May 19-24, 2002.
• MRI Proposal Development and Evaluation by the Quality Education for Minorities Network, Atlanta, Georgia, November 9-10, 2001.
• Advances in LC/MS by Waters Co., Houston, May 17, 2001.

List of Professional Activities:

• Member of American Chemical Society.
• Member of Texas Academy of Science.
• Participated in the Faculty Associates in Science & Technology Program sponsored by the Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (funded by NSF) from 1998 to 2001.

List of Community and University Services:

• University Marshall of Spring and Summer Commencements.
• Computerization & Instructional Technology Committee, College of Science and Technology, Texas Southern U.
• Curriculum Committee Member, Department of Chemistry, Texas Southern U.
• Research Committee Member, Department of Chemistry, Texas Southern U.
• Institutional Review Committee Member, Park Plaza Hospital, Houston

Awards and Special Recognitions:

Fennell, Pearlie M. - Professor

List Research Interest Keywords:

Drug Metabolism; Enzyme Purification & Characterization, Minority Cancer Education, Tobacco Prevention

Review Panels:

Training/Instructional Capability:

Selected Publications:

Recent Proposals Written:

• Diabetes Prevention

Recent Professional Conferences Attended:

• Tobacco Prevention  July,2000

Recent Training Workshops Attended: (TSU or External)

• Tobacco Prevention August, 2000
• Tobacco Prevention TSU, November 2000

List of Professional Activities:

• Cancer Prevention Among African Americans
• Communities Conquering Cancer, St. Lukes Hospital
• Prostate Cancer Editorial Board

List of Community and University Services:

• Communities Conquering Cancer, St. Lukes Hospital
• SHAPE Community Tobacco Prevention Coordinator, Houston,Texas
• Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Community Tobacco Prevention Coordinator, Houston,Texas
• Colorectal Cancer Advisory Committee, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Awards and Special Recognitions:

Hunt, Frank J.- Instructor

List Research Interest Keywords:

Extraction of Natural Compounds

Review Panels:

Training/Instructional Capability:

Selected Publications:

Recent Proposals Written:

Recent Professional Conferences Attended:

Recent Training Workshops Attended: (TSU or External)

List of Professional Activities:

• Instructor and Real Estate Broker

List of Community and University Services:

• Tutorials with (H-LSAMP)
• Instructor for Project Grad Summer Institute at Jack Yates High School
• Community Service with St. Philips Catholic Church

Awards and Special Recognitions:

Phan, Tuan  D. - Assistant Professor of Chemistry 

 List Research Interest Keywords:

 Review Panels:

 Training/Instructional Capability

•  General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Electrochemistry

Selected Publications:

1. Phan TD, Barker J, Ren T. “Highly Efficient Utilization of Hydrogen Peroxide  for Oxygenation of Organic Sulfides catalyzed by [SiW₁₀O₃₄(H₂O)]^4-.”Tetrahedron Lett. 2005, 46, 397-400.

2. Han B, Shao J, Ou Z, Phan TD, Shen J, Bear JL, Kadish KM. “Synthesis and Characterization of Nitrosyl Diruthenium Complexes. Interaction between NO and CO across the Metal-Metal Bond.” Inorg. Chem. 2004, 43, 7741-7751.

3. Kadish KM, Phan TD, Wang LL, Giribabu L, Thuriere A, Wellhoff J, Huang S, Caemelbecke EV, Bear JL. “Synthesis, Structural, Spectroscopic and Electrochemical Characterization of High Oxidation State Diruthenium Complexes Containing Four Identical Unsymmetrical Bridging Lignds.” Inorg. Chem. 2004, 43, 4825-4832.

4. Kadish KM, Phan TD, Giribabu L, Shao J, Wang LL, Thuriere A, Van Caemelbecke E, Bear JL. “Electrochemical and Spectroelectrochemical Characterization of Ru₂⁴⁺ and Ru₂³⁺ Complexes under a CO Atmosphere.”  Inorg. Chem. 2004, 43, 1012-1020.

5. Kadish KM, Phan TD, Giribabu L, Van Caemelbecke E, Bear JL. “Substituent and Isomer Effects on Structural, Spectroscopic, and Electrochemical Properties of Dirhodium(III,II) Complexes Containing Four Identical Unsymmetrical Bridging Ligands.” Inorg. Chem. 2003, 42, 8663-8673.

6.  Bear JL, Li Y, Cui J, Han B, Van Caemelbecke E, Phan TD, Kadish KM. “Reaction between the (3,1) Isomer of Ru₂(F₅ap)₄Cl and CN^-. Synthesis, Structural Determination, and Electrochemistry of Ru₂(F₅ap)₃[m-(o-NC)F₄ap](m-CN) and Two Geometric Isomers Ru₂(F₅ap)₄(m-CN)₂.” Inorg. Chem. 2000, 39, 857-861.

Externally Funded Projects:

Recent Proposals Written:

• Principle Investigator, “Development of New Approach for Biological Markers and Rational Drug Designs Utilizing Dinuclear Complexes,” Texas Southern University, Seed Grant, October 2005.

• Co-Principle Investigator, “Acquisition of a Cryogenic Transmission Electron Microscopy,” National Science Foundation-MRI. To be submitted January 2006.

Recent Professional Conferences Attended:

• Reaction between the (3,1) Isomer of Ru₂(F₅ap)₄Cl and CN-. Synthesis, Structural Determination, and Electrochemistry of Ru₂(F₅ap)₃[m-(o-NC)F₄ap](m-CN) and Two Geometric Isomers Ru₂(F₅ap)₄(m-CN)₂.”  Presented at 218^th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, August 1999.

•  “Linear Free Energy Relationship of Dirhodium(III,II) Complexes with Unsymmetrical Bridging Ligands.”  Presented at Southwest American Chemical Society Regional Meeting, San Antonio, TX, November 2001.

• “Synthesis, Electrochemical and Spectroelectrochemical Charactizations of Nitrosyl Diruthenium Complexes.”  Presented at Electrochemical Society International Meeting, San Antonio, TX, May 2004.

• “Synthesis and Electrochemical Characterization of High Oxidation State Diruthenium Complexes Containing Four Identical Unsymmetrical   Bridging Ligands.” Presented at Electrochemical Society International Meeting, San Antonio, TX, May 2004.

• The 3^rd International Conference on Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 2004.

• The 49^th Conference on Chemical Research, The Welch Foundation, Houston, Texas, October 2005.

Recent Training Workshops Attended:

• Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network/Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Proposal Workshop, Phoenix, Arizona, October 2005.

• Department of Energy HBCU Workshop, Dallas, Texas, October 2005.

• Writing Workshop for Seed Grant and Startup Fund Recipients, Texas Southern University, November 2005.

 List of Professional Activities:

• American Chemical Society
• Electrochemical Society

List of Community and University Services:

• Faculty Development Committee Member, College of Science and Technology, TSU
• Recruitment and Retention Committee Member, College of Science and Technology

Awards and Special Recognitions:

• Graduate Fellowship, University of Houston (1999-2004)
• Shell Oil Upper Level Teaching Assistant Award, University of Houston (2001)
• Senior Chemistry Award, Houston Baptist University (1999)

Saleh, Mahmoud A. - Professor

List Research Interest Keywords:

Environmental Chemistry, Pesticide Chemistry, Image Analysis, Remote Sensing, Molecular Modeling, Agrochemicals, Pesticides, Environmental monitoring, Biomarkers, Bioactive Natural Products,Marine Chemistry and Risk Assessment

Review Panels:

• Served as reviewer in many scientific journals and on the editorial board of J. Environmental Contamination & Toxicology.

Training/Instructional Capability:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of California, Davis, USA,   1971
• M.Sc. in Agricultural Biochemistry, University of Cairo, Egypt, 1965
• B.Sc. in Agricultural Biochemistry, University of Cairo, Egypt, 1963
• Advanced Mass Spectrometry and Gas Chromatography Training Course, Finnigan Corporation, California, USA,1979.
• Operation of the Finnigan Mat 1020/OWA GC/MS System, Finnigan Mat Institute, July 1988.
• Remote Sensing and GIS Certificate 1999.
• Arc View application course certificate 2000

Selected Publications:

1. M.A. Saleh, Abou Zeid M., Zaher M., Abdel-Rahman F., Serum Protein Profile: A Possible Biomarker for Exposure to Insecticides, in ABiomarkers for Agrochemicals and Toxic Substances/ Applications and Risk Assessment@ACS Symposium Series 643, J. Blancato, R. Brown, C. Dary and M. Saleh. Ed. American Chemical Society, Washington,  DC pp 106-113 (1996).
2. M.A. Saleh, Afify A., Ragab A., El-Baroty G., Kamel A., El-Sebae A., Breast Milk as a Biomarker for Monitoring Human exposure to Environmental Pollutants.,in ABiomarkers for Agrochemicals and Toxic Substances/ Applications and Risk Assessment@ACS Symposium Series 643, J. Blancato, R. Brown, C. Dary and M. Saleh. Ed. American Chemical Society, Washington,  DC pp 114-125 (1996).
3. M.A. Saleh, Ragab A., Kamel A., Jones J., El-Sebae A., Regional Distribution of Lead in Human Milk from Egypt, Chemosphere, 32, 1859-1867 (1996).
4. M.A. Saleh, Kamel A., Ragab A., El-Baroty G., El-Sebae A., Regional Distribution of Organochlorine Insecticide Residue in Human Milk from Egypt, J. Environmental Science And Health PART B-PESTICIDES FOOD CONTAMINANTS AND AGRICULTURAL WASTES, 31, pp 241-255 (1996).
5. M.A. Saleh, Ahmed AE, Kamel A, Dary C.  Determination of the distribution of malathion in rats following various routes of administration by whole?body electronic autoradiography. Toxicol Ind Health ;13(6):751-758 (1997)
6. M.A. Saleh, Kamel A, El Demerdash A, Jones J Penetration of household insecticides through different types of textile fabrics. Chemosphere ;36(7):1543-1552 (1998)
7. M.A. Saleh, Afify AM, Kamel A Mother's milk protein profile, a possible biomarker for human exposure to persistent insecticides. J Environ Sci Health B ;33(6): 645-655 (1998)
8. M.A.Saleh, Alaa Kamel, Xiayang Li and James Swary., Antibacterial Triterpenoids Isolated from Lantana camara, Pharmaceutical Biology 37: 63-66 (1999).
9. M.A. Saleh, Wilson BL. Analysis of metal Pollutants in the Houston Ship Channel by Inductively coupled plasma/Mass spectroscopy. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. ; 44: 113-117 (2000)
10. M.A. Saleh, Wilson BL. Monitoring Wadi El Raiyan lakes of the Egyptian desert for inorganic pollutants by ion-selective electrodes, ion chromatography, and inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. ; 45(3):310-316. (2000).
11. M.A. Saleh, Ewane, E., and Wilson, B.L., Monitoring the Houston Ship Channel for Inorganic Pollutants by Ion Selective Electrodes, Ion Chromatography and Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy, Chemosphere, Volume 39, No. 13 pp. 2357-2364 March 2000.
12. M.A. Saleh, Ewane, E., and Wilson, B.L., Chemical Evaluation of Drinking Tap Water and Bottled Water from Egypt, Journal of Food Composition and Analysis (2000 in press).

Externally Funded Projects: (Title of Project and Funding Agency)

• Received research grants from NIH, EPA, NSF, and USAID and from Chevron Standard Oil Co.

Recent Proposals Written:

• Biomarkers of Environmental pollutants

Recent Professional Conferences Attended:

• Texas Academy of Science, Welsh foundation, American Chemical Society

Recent Training Workshops Attended: (TSU or External)

• Erdas Imagine remote sensing
• Map Info Program
• GIS class at HCC

List of Professional Activities:

• Texas Southern University Research Scholar of the year 1992 and 1997
• First Degree Award of Scientific Achievement in Environmental Research, Egypt (two times) 1980 and 1986.

List of Community and University Services:

• Library Committee
• Ph.D. Advisory member
• Safety committee

Sapp, John B., Jr. - Professor

List Research Interest Keywords:

Organic synthesis of sulfur-containing compounds

Review Panels:

Training/Instructional Capability:

• Organic Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Environmental Chemistry – Certification, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Organic Reactions, Environmental Policy and Management, Instrumentation – NMR, IR, HPLC, X-ray and Fluorecence

Selected Publications:

1. Sapp, J.B., Wallace, C., Rahman, F., and Saleh, M., “Antimicrobial Activity of Live Oak Quercus Virginiana.” Proceedings of the Texas Academy of Science, University of North Texas, 1993
2. Sapp, J.B., Nassimi, Z., McDoniel, J., Quiller, D. and Ahmed, S., “Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence for the Detection of Trace Metals in Urine.” Proceedings of the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers 13th Annual meeting in Atlanta, GA  1986
3. Sapp, J.B. and Lawal, B.K., “Application of Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry to the Determination of Trace Metals in the Environment (Lake Houston).”  Proceedings of the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, 13th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA 1986

Externally Funded Projects: (Title of Project and Funding Agency)

1. David and Lucille Packard Foundation, $300,000 (scholarships), Minority Scientist Development Program.
2. National Science Foundation, $250.00, X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis

Recent Proposals Written:

• Introducing Fourier-Transform Nuclear Magnetic Resonance for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, MRI-NSF, 2002.
• Incorporation of NMR Throughout the Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum, CCLI-NSF 2002

Recent Professional Conferences Attended:

• The Welch Foundation 46th Conference on Chemical Research, (October 28-29, 2002)
• The Welch Foundation 45th Conference on Chemical Research (October 29-30, 2003)

Recent Training Workshops Attended: (TSU or External)

• MRI Proposal Development and Evaluation by the Quality
• Education for Minorities Network, Atlanta, GA., November 9-10, 2001

List of Professional Activities:

• National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers, Vice President, 1980, 1981; President 1982, 1983
• American Chemical Society
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• American Association for Higher Education
• Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Fraternity
• Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Society.

List of Community and University Services:

• Safety officer
• Environmental Toxicology Program Advisor
• Undergraduate Advisor for JAMP Program

Tracey A. Simmons-Willis - Assitant Professor

List Research Interest Keywords:

Mass spectrometry (MS); high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC); gel electrophoresis; animal protocol; in vivo studies; radioactivity protocol; Microsoft Office

Review Panels:

Training/Instructional Capability:

Selected Publications:

1. Simmons, T. A.; Limbach, P. A.  “The Influence of Co-Matrix Proton Affinity on Oligonucleotide Ion Stability in Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-flight Mass Spectrometry”.  J. Amer. Soc. Mass Spectrom., 1998, 9, 668-675.
2. Ragas, J. A.; Simmons, T. A.; Limbach, P. A.  “A Comparative Study on Methods of Optimal Sample Preparation for the Analysis of Oligonucleotides by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry”.  The Analyst, 2000,125, 575-581.
3. Koh, Albert S.; Simmons-Willis, Tracey A.; Pritchard, John B.; Grassl, Steven M.; Ballatori, Nazzareno.  "Identification of a Mechanism by Which the Methylmercury Antidotes N-Acetylcysteine and Dimercaptopropanesulfonate Enhance Urinary Metal Excretion: Transport by the Renal Organic Anion Transporter-1 Oat1." Molecular Pharmacology, 2002, 62, 921-926.
4. Simmons-Willis, Tracey A.; Koh, Albert S.; Clarkson, Thomas,W.; Ballatori, Nazzareno.  "Human LAT1 and LAT2 Function as Amino Acid Exchangers and Mediate Transport of the Methylmercury-L-Cysteine Complex: A Possible Role for Amino Acid Transporters in Metal Homeostasis and Toxicity." Biochemical Journal, 2002, 367, 239-246.

Externally Funded Projects: (Title of Project and Funding Agency)

Recent Proposals Written:

Recent Professional Conferences Attended:

Recent Training Workshops Attended: (TSU or External)

List of Professional Activities:

American Chemical Society (ACS), American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS), National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE), Phi Lambda Upsilon

List of Community and University Services:

Awards and Special Recognitions:

Wei, Xin - Assistant Professor

List Research Interest Keywords:

Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Nano-Composites, Electrochemical Biosensors, Material Engineering, Surface Modification

Review Panels:

Training/Instructional Capability:

• General Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Material Processing and Engineering.

Selected Publications:

1. Xin Wei, Maogen Zhang, and Waldemar Gorski, “Coupling the Lactate Oxidase to Electrodes by Ionotropic Gelation of Biopolymer”, Analytical Chemistry, Accepted and In Press.
2. Andrew D. W. Carswell, Aaron M. Lowe, Xin Wei, and Brian P. Grady, “CMC Determination in the Presence of Surfactant-Adsorbing Inorganic Particulates”, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 212, 147 (2003).
3. Xin Wei, Juan Cruz, and Waldemar Gorski, “Integration of Enzymes and Electrodes: Spectroscopic and Electrochemical Studies of Chitosan-Enzyme Films”, Analytical Chemistry, 74(19), 5039 (2002).
4. Xin Wei, Yan Ying, Xuehai Yu, Lusheng Qian, Guangping Luo, and Rensheng Pu, “Preparation of Polyoxyethylated Amines and Polyurethane Ionomers”, Journal of Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 16(1), 56 (2000) In Chinese.
5. Yuancai Dong, Wei Meng, Xin Wei, Xujie Yang, Lude Lu, and Xin Wang, “Preparation and Property of EP/TiO2 Nanocomposite”, Journal of Plastics Industry, 27(6), 37 (1999) In Chinese.
6. Xin Wei, Yan Ying, and Xuehai Yu, “Ionizable Polyoxyethylene Glycols”, Journal of Polyurethane Industry, 13, 13 (1998) In Chinese.
7. Xin Wei, Yan Ying, and Xuehai Yu, “A Novel Synthetic Strategy to Aromatic-Diisocyanate-Based Waterborne Polyurethanes”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 70(8), 1621 (1998).
8. Xin Wei, Quan He, and Xuehai Yu, “Synthesis and Properties of Polyoxyethylated Amine Polyurethane Ionomers”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 67(13), 2179 (1998).
9. Xin Wei, Bo Jin, and Xuehai Yu, “Hot-Stage Wide-Angle X-Ray Diffraction Studies of the Morphology of a Polyurethane Ionomer”, Polymer Bulletin, 39(6), 729 (1997).
10. Xin Wei, and Xuehai Yu, “Synthesis and Properties of Sulfonated Polyurethane Ionomers with Anions in the Polyether Soft Segments”, Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics, 35(2), 225 (1997).

Externally Funded Projects: (Title of Project and Funding Agency)

• Title: "Biocomposite Materials and Biosensing Technology", Funded by NIH/RCMI Grant
• Title: “Carbon Nanotube-Filled Polymer Composite Materials”, Funded by NASA/TSU_URETI Program
• Contract: “Technical Consultation Service”, with Lasher Company (pending on University’s final approval)

Recent Proposals Written:

• Title: “Polishable Electrochemical Biosensing Technology”, 4 years, Budget Amount: $632,230, Submitted to NIH/MBRS/SCORE Program
• Title: “Strengthening Natural Catalysts: Locking Enzyme Conformation in A Tiny “Cage” Made by Ultra-Thin Polymer Films”, 5 years, Budget Amount: $1,485,775, Submitted to Welch Foundation
• Title: “Syntheses and Characterizations of Novel Inherently-Doped Conducting Polymers: Poly (phenyl iodonium) and Derivative Structures”, 2 years, Budget Amount: $35,000, Submitted to American Chemical Society’s Petroleum Research Fund (ACS/PRF)
• Title: “Quasi-1D and 2D Template Polymerizations Based on Carbon Nanotubes”, 5 years, Budget Amount: $3,076,050, Submitted to Gordon Cain Foundation

Recent Professional Conferences Attended:

• Xin Wei, Juan Cruz, and Waldemar Gorski, “Chemical Modifications of Chitosan for Biosensor Applications”, 224th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 18-22, 2002.
• Xin Wei, Andrew D. W. Carswell, Aaron M. Lowe, and Brian P. Grady, “Multiple-Layered Self-Assembled Surfactant Structures at the Solid/Liquid Interface”, 13th International Symposium of Surfactants in Solution, Gainesville, FL, June 11-16, 2000.
• Brian P. Grady, Xin Wei, Aaron M. Lowe, and Andrew D. W. Carswell, “CMC Measurement in the Presence of Inorganic Particulates”, 13th International Symposium of Surfactants in Solution, Gainesville, FL, June 11-16, 2000.
• Xin Wei, Andrew D. W. Carswell, and Brian P. Grady, “Study of the Adsorption Isotherms in an Ultrasound Field”, 218th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, August 22-26, 1999.
• Xin Wei, Bo Jin, and Xuehai Yu, “Studies on the Morphology of Polyurethane Polyampholytes”, China Chemical Society National Meeting, Hefei, Anhui Province, China, 1997.
• Xin Wei, and Xuehai Yu, “Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Polyurethane Ionomer and Study of its Conductivity”, China Chemical Society National Meeting, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, 1995.

Recent Training Workshops Attended: (TSU or External)

• 2003 Thermal Analysis and Rheology Seminar, TA Instruments

List of Professional Activities:

• Collaborative research with Dr. Enrique V Barrera’s group in Rice University in the area of nano-composite materials 

List of Community and University Services:

• 2003 Tiger Day Student Recruitment as the representative of Chemistry Department

Awards and Special Recognitions:

Douglas M. Willis - Assitant Professor

List Research Interest Keywords:

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Fourier Transform-Infrared (FT-IR), Elemental Analysis (EA), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrometry (UV-Vis)

Review Panels:

Training/Instructional Capability:

Selected Publications:

1. Willis, Douglas M.; Helber, Margaret J.; DiCillo, John.  "Imaging Materials Containing Novel Benzothiazine Dyes", US 6,558,888, 2003.
2. Willis, Douglas MacArthur.  “Efficient Iterative Synthesis of Oligophenylene Rods and Methodology Studies Involving Aryldiazonium Tetrafluoroborate Salts and Arylboronic Esters”, Louisiana State Univ. and Agricultural and Mechanical College, LA, USA. Avail. UMI, Order No. DA9998717, 2000, From: Diss. Abstr. Int., B 2001, 61(12), 6488.
3. Willis, D. M.; Strongin, R. M.  "Palladium-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Aryldiazonium Tetrafluoroborate Salts with Arylboronic Esters", Tetrahedron Lett. 2000, 41, 6271.
4. Willis, D. M.; Read, M. W.; Escobedo, J. O.; Beck, P. A.; Strongin, R. M.  "Convenient Iterative Synthesis of an Octameric Tetracarboxylate-Functionalized Oligophenylene Rod with Divergent Endgroups", Org. Lett. 2000, 2, 3201.
5. Willis, D. M.; Strongin, R. M.  "Palladium-Catalyzed Borylation of Aryldiazonium Tetrafluoroborate Salts: A New Synthesis of Arylboronic Esters", Tetrahedron Lett. 2000, 41, 8683.

Externally Funded Projects: (Title of Project and Funding Agency)

Recent Proposals Written:

Recent Professional Conferences Attended:

Recent Training Workshops Attended: (TSU or External)

List of Professional Activities:

• American Chemical Society (1992-2003)
• National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) (1992-2003)
• Phi Lambda Upsilon (PLU) National Chemistry Honor Society (1997-2003)
• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (1995-2003)
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (KAY)

List of Community and University Services:

Awards and Special Recognitions:

• LSU Charles E. Coates Memorial Fund (2000)
• NOBCChE Fellowship - Procter & Gamble Award (1999-2000)
• LSU Dissertation Fellowship (1999-2000)
• Huel D. Perkins Fellowship (1996-1999)
• LSU Nonresident Tuition Exemption Award (1995-2000)
• Graduate Education for Minorities (GEM) Fellowship (1995-1996)

Wilson, Bobby L. - Professor

List Research Interest Keywords:

Trace metals, coal liquefaction, catalysts, sediment, aqueous, metal, pollutants, Houston Ship Channel, ion chromatography, ICP/MS, bottled water, drinking water, Egypt, coal-fired, power plant, cobalt II

Review Panels:

Training/Instructional Capability:

RECENT THESES & DISSERTATIONS:

1. El-Demerdash, (Co-Advisors: Saleh, M.A., and Wilson, B.L.), Applications of Scientific Imaging in Environmental Toxicology, Texas Southern University, 2002.
2. Johnican, M.D., (Co-Advisors: Criner, O.H., and Wilson, B.L.), Integrated Environmental Assessments of the Toxicological and Environmental Effects of Surface Water Contaminants, Texas Southern University, 2002.
3. A. Walker, A. (Advisor: B.L. Wilson), The Synthesis and Characterization of Dichloro[bis(dihydrobis(pyrazolyl)borate] and hafnium (IV) Complex. Texas Southern University 2001.
4. Obot, C. (Co-Advisors: Felder, T.B., and Wilson, B.L.), Both Organic and Metallic Fractions of Particulate Matter Induce Apoptosis By Interacting With Alveolar Macrophage Scavenger Receptors. Texas Southern University, 2001.
5. Parker, T. (Advisor: B.L. Wilson), The Synthesis and Characterization of Dichloro[bis(dihydrobis(pyrazolyl)borate]Zirconium(IV). Texas Southern University, 1999.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESEARCH:

Relative to issues concerning Academic Affairs and Student Services, particularly development education, much study has been devoted to the trends impacting students’ performances on the TASP test mandated by the State.  Continuous collection and review of the data have disclosed several factors influencing students’ levels of performance on the different sections of the test.  A review of the data has produced several research studies.

Additionally, data collected from various units on specified areas of student services, ranging from teaching to administrative advising, have served as the foundation for research projects and as the springboard for developing methods to improve curriculum reform, to refine the strategic planning process, and to systematize the assessment of programs, faculty and instruction.

GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:

Experience includes former Program Director for the National Science Foundation’s Institutional Support Programs. The Institutional Support Programs are designed to strengthen research capabilities of institutions with significant minority enrollments, including predominantly minority institutions, and to increase the minority presence in science and engineering by making substantial resources available to upgrade the research capabilities of the most productive minority institutions.

Selected Publications:

1. Saleh, M.A., Ewane, E., Jones, J., and Wilson, B.L., “Chemical Evaluation of Commercial Bottled Drinking Water from Egypt,” J. of Food Comp. And Anal., 14, 127-152 (2001).
2. Robinson, B., and Wilson, B.L., “An Investigation of Trace Elements in the Aqueous Environment Near A Coal-fired Power Generation Plant,” J. of Environ. Sci. and Health, A35, 661-670 (2000).
3. Saleh, M.A. and Wilson, B.L., “Analysis of Metal Pollutants in the Houston Ship Channel by Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry,” Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, A44, 113-117 (1999).
4. Wilson, B.L. and Mitchell, D.L., Trace Metal Study of Sediment Samples Near A Coal-Fired Electrical Generating Plant, J. Environ. Sci. Health, A26(4), 493-509 (1991).
5. Wilson, B.L., Charles, A., and Jackson, K., Soluble Cobalt(II) Complex as Catalysts for Direct Coal Liquefaction, Fuel, 67, 437-438 (1988).

Externally Funded Projects: (Title of Project and Funding Agency)

• Bobby Wilson (PI), Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions Environmental Technology Consortium, Department of Energy, 2002-2007, $500,000.
• Bobby Wilson (PI) and (with several other Co-PIs), The NASA Research Center for Biotechnology and Environmental Health, NASA, 2002-2007, $6,000,000.
• Bobby Wilson (Co-PIs) and John Bear (PI) of the University of Houston, Alliances for Minority Participation, National Science Foundation, 1999-2004, $3,628,250.
• Bobby Wilson and Mahmoud Saleh (Co-PIs), Enhancement and Upgrading the Biomarker and Environmental Toxicology Laboratory, NIH/NCRR, 1999-2004, $449,304.
• Bobby Wilson (PI) and Victor Obot  (Co-PIs), An Urban Outreach Program in Space Science, NASA, 2000-2003, $236,884.
• Bobby Wilson, (PI), Development of NASA JSC High Pressure Laboratory, NASA, 1998-2002, $899,675.
• Bobby Wilson (PI), Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions Environmental Technology Consortium, Department of Energy, 1991-2002, $1,093,830.

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