Department of Chemistry

Sarah L. Weaver, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Lab Coordinator
B.S., Chemistry, University of Florida 1985
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry, University of Florida 1990

Organic Chemistry II Lecture
Organic Chemistry II Drill
Organic Chemistry I Lab
Organic Chemistry II Lab

1990-2001. Research chemist for Shell Chemicals. Developed new gasoline additives and new dehydrogenation catalysts. Experience in manufacturing, safety, sales, customer support and plant operations. Obtained multiple patents.
2001-2007. Assistant Professor Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond Louisiana. Taught Organic Chemistry Lab and Lecture, Advanced Physical Organic Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, and Chemistry of Art.
2007-Present. Xavier University of Louisiana. Organic laboratory coordinator and instructor.

Current research interests center on the determination of the step by step mechanism of the heterogeneous dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene to styrene. Deuterium isotope effects and electronic effects are being investigated

2006-2010, Recipient of Board of Regents, R&D Research competitiveness subprogram grant, $81,000

S. L. Weaver, 'ÄúDeuterium retention and incorporation along a dehydrogenation reaction pathway'Äù, 61st Southeastern Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Juan Puerto Rico, October 24, 2009 (poster contributed)