Heidi L. van de Wouw, Ph.D.
Visiting Professor of Chemistry
Pomona College
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2019 Ph.D. Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University
2012 B.S. Chemistry, Sonoma State University
2012 B.S. Environmental Studies and Planning, Sonoma State University
Professional Experience
2022-present
Pomona College, Claremont, CA
Visiting Professor of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Teaching areas: Organic chemistry, Biochemistry.
2019-2022
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Postdoctoral Fellow in the Prof. Ellen M. Sletten Lab
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry; BioPACIFIC Materials Innovation Platform
Research topic: Self-assembly and non-covalent attachment of fluorous materials for in vivo use.
Awards and Achievements
2018
JHU Department of Chemistry Ernest M. Marks Award. In recognition of teaching excellence.
2017
ACS Women Chemists Committee and Eli Lilly & Company Travel Award. Registration, travel, and lodging support awarded to female students presenting at an ACS National Meeting.
Discussion Leader, Physical Organic Chemistry Gordon Research Seminar. Registration support for facilitating discussion between the audience and the keynote speaker.
2016
JHU Department of Chemistry Harry and Cleio Greer Fellowship. One full year support plus 10% stipend supplement awarded to an outstanding advanced-year graduate student.
JHU Excellence in Teaching Award Finalist. Student nominated and school-wide award commending care and concern taken by a T.A. towards their subject and their students.
NOBCChE Advancing Science Conference Grant. Registration, travel, and lodging support awarded to students presenting at the NOBCChE Annual Conference.
pre-2013
SSU Chemistry Departmental Distinction Award
SSU Chemistry Club President
Orey L. Riley Memorial Scholarship
Nancy Foster Glasmeier Research and Writing Award
CA Groundwater Assoc.’s Sheryl Kratz Memorial Scholarship Award
Bayside Properties Scholarship
Virginia L. and Thomas P. Riddle Memorial Scholarship
Girl Scouts Gold Award
