Andrea J. Minei

Andrea J. Minei, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Mount Saint Vincent University. She holds a PhD from Wesleyan University, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Pace University, and a BS from Sacred Heart University. Her research focuses on rotational spectroscopy, interstellar molecules, and the structure of weakly bound molecules. She also contributes to advancements in spectroscopic instrumentation and pedagogy in chemistry education.

Her teaching spans core chemistry courses including General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Advanced Spectroscopy. She is affiliated with professional organizations like the American Chemical Society (ACS), American Physical Society (APS), and Sigma Xi.

Research interests include microwave spectroscopic techniques, computational chemistry, and the application of these methods to study fluorinated compounds, van der Waals complexes, and molecular dynamics. Her work bridges theoretical predictions with experimental validation, emphasizing both fundamental science and educational methodologies.