Ericka Barnes

Ericka Barnes is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Southern Connecticut State University. Her work bridges theoretical and computational chemistry with applications in molecular modeling and electronic structure calculations.

• Research Focus: Quantum Computational Chemistry
• Teaching Interests: General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Quantum Computational Chemistry

Research Trends: Her publications emphasize developing advanced quantum mechanical methods, including explicitly correlated perturbation theory, basis set extrapolation, and coupled cluster variations. Key areas include improving accuracy in electronic structure calculations for small molecules and metal complexes.

Grant Activity: She has secured funding for projects ranging from computational server procurement to interdisciplinary course development and minority recruitment initiatives. Notable grants include a hybrid course development project (2016) and a computational chemistry server grant (2011).

Collaborative Work: Ericka frequently collaborates with international researchers, including partnerships with institutions like the University of Freiburg (Germany) and AIP Publishing. Her 2013 poster presentation at SCSU explored cyclodiborazane derivatives using computational methods.