Shanina Sanders Johnson

Shanina Sanders Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Spelman College, where she has served since 2009. Her academic work spans teaching, research, and student mentorship within the chemical sciences.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• B.S. from Hampton University

Dr. Johnson's research integrates synthetic organic chemistry with catalysis, focusing on innovative reaction methodologies. She simultaneously explores informatics-driven approaches to improve mentoring for women in STEM fields and advances chemical education practices. Her work bridges laboratory synthesis with educational equity initiatives.

Her publication record demonstrates expertise in organic reaction development, particularly in complexity-building transformations involving strained molecular architectures.

She actively mentors students through her role as Chemistry Club Adviser, fostering academic engagement and professional development within the department.