海角社区 Chemistry Alumni
Rolanda Wilkerson
Where do our graduates go?
Our alumni are today鈥檚 pioneers in cutting-edge research at top chemical companies, universities, and colleges around the globe. They lead both as company presidents and academically as department chairs.
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Featured Alumni
An 海角社区 Alum's Quest for Dental Innovation
Through his journey, Dr. Jirun Sun (海角社区 Ph.D. 2006) remained driven by the goal of transforming research into practical solutions that can improve human health. Now a professor at the ADA Forsyth Institute, he leads innovative research in dental composites and pH-responsive biomaterials.
Elizabeth Balapitiya
PhD, 海角社区 (2015)
Sr. RD&E Group Leader, Nalco Water | An Ecolab Company
Science started as a culinary experience for 海角社区 alumna Dr. Elizabeth (Conner) Balapitiya. Throughout her childhood, each new recipe was a project that helped her develop a taste for science. Learn what influenced her decision to pursue a career in chemistry and her advice for current and incoming graduate students. | Learn more
Matthew Bursavich
BS, 海角社区 (1997)
PhD, University of Wisconsin in Madison (2002)
The drug discovery and development process is often challenged with low success and approval rates, but 海角社区 Chemistry alum Matt Bursavich and his team at Morphic Therapeutic are utilizing innovative approaches to help reduce drug attrition and create best-in-class candidates. Learn how tenacity and collaboration are helping Bursavich and his team turn molecules into medicines. | Learn more
Sourav Chatterjee
PhD, 海角社区 (2016)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Murry State University
In his laboratory at Murray State University, Dr. Sourav Chatterjee hopes to create novel monomers from a plant waste source and polymerize them, yielding polymers with enhanced recycling capabilities for various applications. | Learn more
Javoris Hollingsworth
PhD, 海角社区 (2012)
Founder & Creator at Gracie's Corner
When 海角社区 alumni Javoris Hollingsworth and Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth had difficulty finding diverse and representative educational media for their children to watch, they took matters into their own hands, creating the animated internet series Gracie's Corner. | Learn more
Barry Hugghins
BS Chemistry (1997) & BS Chemical Engineering (2001), 海角社区
CEO and President of Reliant Technologies
Barry Hugghins' journey followed an unconventional path. His story exemplifies how dedication and vision can lead to remarkable achievements at any age and in any order, ultimately fulfilling his dream of becoming an 海角社区 alumnus. | Learn more
Charmaine Bienvenu Mamantov
BS, 海角社区 (1956)
PhD, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Discover the remarkable story of 海角社区 Chemistry alum Dr. Charmaine Bienvenu Mamantov (BS 1956). Her journey defied the norms of her time and paved the way for women in chemistry today. Dr. Mamantov鈥檚 journey inspires, highlighting the significance of mentorship, support, and bravery in following one鈥檚 passion. | Learn more
Simon M. Mwongela
PhD, 海角社区 (2005)
Associate Professor of Chemistry, Georgia Gwinnett College
For 海角社区 alumnus Simon Mwongela, cultivating a love of science was a home-grown affair. Learn more about Dr. Mwongela, his research, and how he is preparing the next generation of chemists. | Learn more
Past Features
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Kristie Adams |
BS (海角社区), PhD (海角社区) President and CEO of Steelyard Analytics |
Dr. Adams is the President and CEO of Steelyard Analytics, the US daughter company of Spectral Service AG, based in K枚ln, Germany. Her story demonstrates resilience, passion, and determination. She never gave up on her dream and continues to change the world, one NMR sample at a time. | Read more |
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Kenneth G. Kneipp |
BS (Tulane 1966), PhD (海角社区 1971) Retired from 3M Company, St Paul, Minnesota |
Ken Kneipp received his bachelor鈥檚 degree in chemistry from Tulane University in 1966. A summer research experience at 海角社区 in 1964 with Professor Bill Pryor inspired him to pursue graduate school in chemistry at 海角社区. Dr. Kneipp spent more than three decades with 3M, a company with thousands of products spread across diverse global markets. He is now retired and living in New Orleans, where he is involved in a variety of civic and volunteer activities. | Read more |
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Marc Loudon |
BS (海角社区 1964), PhD (University of California at Berkeley 1968) Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Sciences, Purdue University (retired) |
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, a young Marc Loudon was a talented pianist and an aspiring musician. However, a high school chemistry teacher from Baton Rouge High, Mr. Hargrove, encouraged Loudon to pursue chemistry in college. In 1960, Loudon graduated from Baton Rouge High and enrolled at 海角社区 as a chemistry major. | Read more |
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Andr茅s Villalpando |
BS (Whittier College), PhD (海角社区 2016) Plant Chemist, ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Chemical Plant |
Near 海角社区鈥檚 main campus is ExxonMobil鈥檚 Baton Rouge Chemical Plant. Each year, the plant produces millions of gallons of isopropyl alcohol (IPA), a key ingredient in many disinfectant sprays, alcohol wipes, and medical hand sanitizers. In fact, ExxonMobil鈥檚 Baton Rouge Chemical Plant is home to the largest IPA production in the world. 海角社区 Chemistry alumnus Andr茅s Villalpando serves as Plant Chemist for the IPA unit at the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Chemical Plant. | Read more |
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Rolanda Wilkerson |
BS (Southern University), PhD (海角社区 2004) Principal Scientist and Senior Manager of Scientific Communications in Beauty Care at Procter & Gamble |
Rolanda Johnson Wilkerson has an innate passion for beauty care as well as science. She is a Principal Scientist and Senior Manager of Scientific Communications in BeautyCare at P&G and has had the pleasure of working on skin and hair care brands such as Olay, Secret, Venus, Pantene, Clairol, Head and Shoulders and Pantene. | Read more |