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Kate Queeney is a Professor of Chemistry at Smith College, focusing on physical chemistry and surface science. She investigates how surface chemistry and nanotopography influence biofilm nucleation on silicon-based materials, often collaborating with interdisciplinary researchers.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Harvard University
- B.A. in Chemistry, Williams College
Her research bridges materials science and microbiology, developing aqueous processes to modify silicon surfaces and studying bacterial interactions. She emphasizes innovative teaching methods, such as flipped classrooms, and has contributed to educational assessments like the 'pHunger Games' initiative for chemistry students.
Scientific awards: No scientific awards mentioned in the provided text.
Kate Queeney has mentored numerous students, including undergraduates J. Zhang, J. Huang, and C. T. Say, who co-authored studies on nanoscale surface engineering. Her work also involves optimizing techniques for biomolecule characterization and analyzing etching mechanisms in silicon substrates.
