Cheryl S. Schnitzer

Professor Cheryl S. Schnitzer of Stonehill College is a leading researcher in integrated photonics and femtosecond laser spectroscopy. With a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Tufts University and a B.A. in Chemistry from Skidmore College, she co-directs the Photonics & Optical Engineering Certificate Program and chairs the Environmental Stewardship Council. Her research spans workforce development in photonics, high-speed materials testing, and SERRS studies of copper chlorophyllin.

• Education: B.A. (Skidmore College), Ph.D. (Tufts University)
• Leadership roles: Director of Photonics Certificate Program, Co-PI for AIM Photonics LEAP @ Stonehill
• Grants: Multiple awards from MIT, ONR, and MassTech totaling over $8 million
• Innovations: Founder of Reuzzi (app to reduce takeout waste), developer of Choose2Reuse app

Her scientific awards include a Cottrell College Science Award and TEDx invitation. She teaches Physical Chemistry, General Chemistry, and laser applications courses.