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Latha Gearheart, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry
Chemistry

Education

Ph.D., Chemistry, University of South Carolina
BS, Chemistry, University of Mary Washington

Research or Areas of Specialty

My research interests combine areas of analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, materials science, and biophysical chemistry. Our research group currently focusses on synthesizing and utilizing semiconductor and metal nanoparticles as both sensors and green, sustainable catalysts in organic and biochemical processes with specific emphasis on DNA-nanoparticle interactions and food-additive analysis using surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy.

Recognitions

  • Professor of the Year, Presbyterian College
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
  • Faculty Scholar of the Year, Presbyterian College

Classes at PC

  • CHEM 100 Chemistry a Human Experience
  • CHEM 101/101L General Chemistry I
  • CHEM 102/102L General Chemistry II
  • CHEM 352 Chemistry and Art
  • CHEM 401/401L Physical Chemistry I (Thermodynamics and Kinetics)
  • CHEM 402/402L Physical Chemistry II (Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy)

Organizations

  • American Chemical Society