Deepika Das

Deepika Das is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Director of Curricular Programs at the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute (FNSSI) within Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences. She joined in Fall 2022 as a non-tenure-track faculty member, focusing on forensic science education and curricular development.

Education:

• Ph.D., Chemistry, Texas A&M University (2018)
• M.S., Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (2011)
• B.S., Chemistry, Calcutta University (2009)

Research Interests: Dr. Das specializes in chemical education, particularly integrating intermolecular forces (IMFs) into laboratory course design. Her work emphasizes backward-design methodologies to enhance student understanding of abstract chemical concepts through practical applications in forensic and analytical chemistry.

Awards:

• Outstanding Assessment (Academic) - One University Assessment Award (2024)
• Writing Across the Curriculum Faculty Fellowship (2024–2025)
• Assessment Leadership Institute (2024–2025)
• XSEDE EMPOWER Program (2021)

Service & Grants: She leads curricular initiatives at FNSSI and participates in faculty development programs. Her service roles include membership in the Syracuse University Curriculum Committee and the FNSSI Graduate Admissions Committee. She has also served on search committees for faculty positions in forensic chemistry.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute, focusing on educational and research programs in forensic science.