Delana Gajdosik-Schartner

Dr. Delana Gajdosik-Schartner serves as Professor of Chemistry and Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Georgia Southern University within the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics (College of Science and Mathematics). Based at the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, Georgia, she maintains active academic and administrative roles with office contact details current as of April 2024.

Her academic background includes:

• B.S. in Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh (1993)
• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, University of South Carolina (1998)
• Postdoctoral Research, Office of Naval Research (1998-2000)

Her research integrates analytical chemistry with environmental applications, emphasizing nanoparticle synthesis/spectroscopy, photochemical catalysis, and pollutant degradation mechanisms. She investigates metal bioavailability impacts on marsh ecosystems and applies X-ray fluorescence (XRF) to both historical artifact analysis and environmental problem-solving, with additional focus on humic/fulvic/tannic acid chemistry.

Instructionally, she teaches core chemistry sequences including Principles of Chemistry I/II, Instrumental Analysis, Advanced Analytical Chemistry, and Chemistry Seminar, alongside foundational courses like Introduction to Scientific Inquiry.

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