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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
| Telephone Number: |
504-520-5080 |
| Room Number: |
NCF - Room 317 |
| Email Address: |
sweaver1@xula.edu |
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| Courses |
Organic Chemistry II Lecture
Organic Chemistry II Drill
Organic Chemistry I Lab
Organic Chemistry II Lab |
| Short Professional Biography |
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. |
| Research Interest |
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 |
| Current Grant Support |
2006-2010, Recipient of Board of Regents, R&D Research competitiveness subprogram grant, $81,000 |
| Recent Publications |
S. L. Weaver, “Deuterium retention and incorporation along a dehydrogenation reaction pathway”, 61st Southeastern Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Juan Puerto Rico, October 24, 2009 (poster contributed)
S. L. Weaver , “Mechanistic insight into the ethylbenzene to styrene dehydrogenation over an iron oxide catalyst”, 237th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Salt Lake City Utah, March 22-26 2009 (poster contributed) |
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