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Research Interests and Biography
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Previous Undergraduate Research Projects in the Biopolymer Lab at the University of Alabama
Jonna Todd, B.S. Researcher, Fall 1999 Project: Preferential Burst Release of Vitamin B12 from Polymer Gels, using Psyllium as a Burst Release Agent
Angela M. Thornton, B.S. Researcher, Fall 1999 Project: Synthesis of Poly(acrylic acid) Microspheres by Suspension Polymerization Current Position: Graduate Researcher, Rutgers University, Biomedical Engineering
Michael G. Benton, B.S. Researcher, Spring 2000 - Summer 2000 Project: Investigation of the Effects of Immobilizing Trypsin on the Swelling and Diffusive Properties of Poly(HEMA-co-DEAEMA) Gels Current Position: Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, LSU
Aimee B. Sanders, B.S. Researcher, Spring 2000 - Summer 2000 Projects: Synthesis of ionic polymers, and Purification of Zein by Extraction and Toasting to Remove Odor and Color
Lee M. Moris, B.S. Researcher, Summer 2000 Project: Purification of Corn Protein, Zein, by Extraction and Treatment with Carbon Black Current Position: Medical Student, Medical College of Georgia
J. Brent Jones, B.S. Researcher, Summer 2001 Project: Preparation of Biochemical Engineering Laboratory: Enzyme and Cell Growth Experiments Current Position: Eastman Chemical, Kingsport, TN UPDATE: attending Pharmacy school, Auburn
Brigitta Chestang, B.S. Researcher, Summer 2001 Project: Investigation of Surface Extraction as a Method for Reducing the Burst Effect for Proxyphylline Release from PVA Hydrogels
Matthew F. Garcia, B.S. Researcher, Spring 2001 - Summer 2001 Project: Studying The Effect of Buffering Agents on Cationic Polymers and Gels; Assistant to Biochemical Engineering Lab (sponsored by the Dreyfus Foundation) Current Position: Graduate Researcher, University of California, Berkeley
Michael J. Stoltz, B.S. Researcher, Fall 2000- Summer 2001 Project: Development of Dual-Temperature Sensitive Membranes Based on Polyalkylacrylamide Gels Current Position: Exxon Research and Development, Baton Rouge, LA
Kimberly R. Brooks, B.S. Researcher, Fall 2001 Project: Development of Materials to Prevent Thrombus Accumulation in Long-Term Use Catheters Current Position: Engineer, Dow Chemical, Baton Rouge, LA
G. Sean Maddox, B.S. Researcher, Fall 2001 Project: Analysis of pH-Responsive Transitions in Ionic Polymers UPDATE: accepted as a Graduate Student, MBA Program, The University of Alabama
Mark P. Scott, B.S. Researcher, Fall 2001- Spring 2002 Project: Plasticizing Effects of Ionic Liquids on Polymers and Their Stability UPDATE: Currently working in Weatherford, Texas
Laurie M. Savoy, B.S. Researcher, Spring 2002 Project: Pulsatile Release and Swelling Behavior of pH-Sensitive Cationic Polymer Gels UPDATE: Current Position: Environmental Protection Agency, Atlanta, GA
J. Brad McKinney, B.S. Researcher, Spring 2002-Fall 2002 Project: Magnetically-Controlled Drug Delivery Using Ferrous Dispersions Imbedded in Polymer Networks UPDATE: Currently enrolled in dental school, UAB
Adria Roberts, B.S. Researcher, Fall 2002 Project: Minimization of the Burst Effect by Surface-Preferential Crosslinking
R. Scot Smith, B.S. Researcher, Fall 2002 "Investigation of Ionic Liquids as Solvents for Producing High Molecular Weight Polymers"
Patrick McCarty, B.S. Researcher, Spring 2003 "Acrylation of Poly(vinyl alcohol) for Development of Graft Copolymers" UPDATE: Currently enrolled in medical school
Kristen Carroll, B.S. Researcher, Fall 2002- Summer 2003 "Synthesis and Characterization of Temperature Sensitive Block Copolymers and Interpenetrating Networks" UPDATE: Currently working with Frito-Lay in Pulaski, TN
Wesley Reynolds, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Fall 2003-Spring 2004 "Development and Cytotoxicity Testing of Thermosensitive Graft Copolymers for Membrane Separations" UPDATE: Currently enrolled in medical school, UAB
Kelly Coleman, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Fall 2003-Spring 2004 "Microencapsulation of Dye Pigments for Controlled Release"
Ashley Armstrong, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Fall 2003-Spring 2004 "Development of Drug Depots on Biomaterials for Targeted Drug Delivery"
Amy Armstrong, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Summer - Fall 2004 "pH- and Temperature- Triggered Burst Release from Nylon and Gelatin Capsules" UPDATE: Currently employed with the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Atlanta, GA
Sharon Cody, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Fall 2004-Spring 2005 "Antibiotic Materials and Highly Crosslinked Materials for Molecular Imprinting" UPDATE: Currently Employed at Chevron Texaco, Pascagoula, MS
Phillip Bates, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Fall 2004-Spring 2005 "Extending Surface Crosslinking as a Method to Reduce the Burst Effect" UPDATE: Currently Employed at Shell Oil, Louisiana
Jessica Robertson, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Fall 2004-Summer 2005 "Gelatin Coacervation Microencapsulation of Dyes"
Hugh Shoff, Undergraduate/Graduate Research Assistant, Fall 2003 - Fall 2005 "Development of Novel Plasticizers to Replace Phthalates in Medical Plastics" UPDATE: Currently employed at Alabama Biodiesel Corporation
Marla Hampel, Undergraduate Laboratory Research Assistant, Summer 2005-Spring 2006 Incorporation of Magnetic Nanoparticles into Thermoresponsive Hydrogels for Drug Release UPDATE: Currently employed at Eastman Chemicals, Kingsport, TN
Chris Cater, Undergraduate Laboratory Research Assistant, Fall 2005-Spring 2006 Investigation of Alternative Plasticizers for Medical Materials
Aundrea Lollar, Undergraduate Computer-Based Honors Research Assistant, Fall 2005- Investigating Heat Transfer in Medical Saline Solutions for Operating Room Applications
Alandria Fox (Stillman College, Biology), HHMI Fellow, Summer 2006- Thermosensitive Cellulose Polymers for Drug Release and Reproductive Toxicity Screening of Medical Materials
Rachel Jones, Undergraduate Laboratory Research Assistant, Summer 2006 - Spring 2007 Microencapsulation of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Cellulose and Polymeric Microspheres
Arefeen Shamsuzzoha, Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant, Fall 2007 Synthesis and DSC Characterization of Thermoresponsive Hydrogels
Kyle Fugit, Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant, Summer 2007 - Investigation of Biological Effectiveness, Localization and Toxicity of a Nanostructured Cancer Therapy System
Andrei Ponta, Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant, Summer 2007- Design and Mechanical Characterization of Thermoresponsive Polymers for Delivery
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