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Andreas A. Zavitsas is a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Long Island University (LIU), Brooklyn Campus, where he has served since 1967. He holds a B.S. from The City College of New York, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia University. His research focuses on organic free radicals, aqueous solutions, and thermochemistry. Zavitsas has published over 60 articles, with notable work on radical stabilization energies, aqueous electrolyte behavior, and reaction kinetics. He has been a visiting researcher at the Australian National University (1986–1993) and the National Research Council of Italy (1994). His research has garnered over 1,000 citations across international journals.
Education:
- B.S., The City College of New York, CUNY
- M.A. & Ph.D., Columbia University
Research Interests:
Zavitsas specializes in radical chemistry, including bond dissociation energies, radical reactivity, and the thermodynamics of aqueous solutions. He challenges traditional concepts like conjugation stabilization in polyynes and advocates for empirical models in solution chemistry. His work bridges theoretical predictions with experimental validation, emphasizing accuracy in thermochemical calculations.
Awards:
- Abraham Krasnoff Memorial Award (LIU)
- Founders Award (Westchester Graduate Campus)
- 75th Anniversary Honoree (LIU)
Grants & Funding: Totaling $2.4 million, his grants support research into solution thermodynamics and radical reactions. Recent studies explore calcium ion hydration, aqueous electrolyte behaviors, and computational modeling of cyclopentane isomers.
Labs/Teams: While no specific lab name is cited, his research collaborations involve international institutions and computational chemistry tools.
