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Congratulations to our newest PhDs!

Dr. Kamlesh Nair successfully defended his thesis on Thursday, July 31, 2008. The title of his thesis is "Multi-functionalized side-chain supramolecular polymers: A methodology towards tunable functional materials".

Congratulations, Kamlesh!

Thesis Committee:
Prof. Marcus Weck (Advisor, Chemistry and Biochemistry)
Prof. Uwe Bunz (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
Prof. Seth Marder (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
Prof. Mohan Srinivasarao (PTFE)
Prof. Victor Breedveld (ChBE)

Dr. James Bradshaw successfully defended his thesis on Monday, August 4, 2008. The title of his thesis is "Novel studies on the formation and chemical reactivity of compound clusters and their precursors in the gas and liquid phase."

Congratulations, James!

Thesis Committee:
Prof. Robert Whetten (Advisor, Chemistry and Biochemistry)
Prof. Thomas Orlando (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
Prof. Mostafa El-Sayed (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
Prof. Facundo Fernandez (Chemsitry and Biochemistry)
Prof. Walter de Heer (Physics)

Welcome New Faculty and Staff

Ms. Nicole Williams has accepted the position of Administrative Assistant II (front desk) effective August 7, 2008. Ms. Williams has a strong educational background and brings a wealth of professional experience from previous assignments at the UC Davis Medical Center. In addition to her front desk duties, Nicole will provide administrative support for Professors Orlando, Houston and their respective research groups.

LaShanette (Shanette) Wright has accepted the position of Administrative Assistant I for Boggs. In addition to her previous GT experience, Shanette has worked tirelessly over the past year to provide administrative support in many areas of our school. She will support Prof. Art Janata and his research group, as well as members of our general faculty located in Boggs and the Chem Annex. She will serve as the primary point of contact for administrative matters in Boggs.

Dr. Bill Baron and his group would like to welcome two new Academic Professionals to their team. Dr. Chad Morris and Dr. Carrie Shepler both began their employment with us on July 1 and August 1, 2008, respectively.

We are delighted to add these faculty and staff to our team and ask that you join us in welcoming them.

Safety Accident and Incident Reporting

The importance of a safe work environment in both teaching and research labs can not be over stressed. I would encourage all groups to discuss safety at their next group meeting. In addition, each individual should know where safety showers, eye washes and fire extinguishers are located in their workspace.

Although zero accidents/incidents should be the goal, in the event of an incident or "near miss accident" you must report the incident such that follow-up investigations can take place, as appropriate.

The accident/incident report form is located on the school's safety website along with other safety information.

http://www.chemistry.gatech.edu/safety/index.php

If you would like to bring safety issues to our attention, you may do so through your group's safety captain, members of the school's safety committee, or myself.

2008-2009 School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Environmental, Health and Safety Committee

Bill Baron (Chair)
Bob Braga
Dian Chung
Jerry Cloninger
Chip Humphries (student representative)
Art Janata
Jim Powers
Kathy Woody (student representative)