Ivana Peralta

Dr. Ivana Peralta is Professor of Chemistry at Vincennes University, teaching Organic Chemistry I/II, Biochemistry, and General Chemistry laboratories. She advises Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pre-Clinical Laboratory, and Biomedical Engineering majors.

Her service includes roles as VU Faculty Senator, Chair of Faculty Affairs Committee, and former Chemistry Department Chair (5 years). She organizes the Lab Coat Graduation Ceremonies and leads American Chemical Society initiatives as Wabash Valley Section Chair, coordinating National Chemistry Week and Earth Week programs.

Education includes:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Rice University (2010)
• M.A. in Chemistry, Rice University
• B.S. in Chemistry, Indiana State University (2004)