Carol A. Bessel

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Professional Experience                                    Education

Awards and Fellowships                                   Publications

Invited Presentations                                         Submitted Presentations   

Selected Professional Activities                             Directed High School Researchers                                     

Directed Undergraduate Researchers                    Directed M.S. Theses in Chemistry

 

Professional Experience       

2005-               Program Officer, Inorganic, Bioinorganic and Organometallic Division, National Science Foundation

2005-2006       Adjunct Professor of Education, Arcadia University

2002-2003       Visiting Faculty, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

                        Collaborator:  Joseph M. DeSimone

2001-present    Associate Professor of Chemistry, Villanova University

1999-2000       Visiting Faculty, Harvard University

                        Visiting Scientist, Northeastern University

                        Collaborators:  Profs. R. Terry K. Baker and Nelly Rodriguez

1995-2001       Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Villanova University        

1993-1995       National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow, Naval Research Laboratory

                             Advisor:  Dr. Debra R. Rolison

 

Education           

2003                Center for Creative Leadership, Women's Leadership Program

2002                United Way Young Leaders Program: Board Orientation Program

1993                Ph.D. Chemistry, State University of New York at Buffalo

                        Advisor:  Professor Kenneth J. Takeuchi

                        Dissertation Title: The Synthesis, Characterization and Reactivity of Ruthenium Coordination Complexes: Electronic and Steric Ligand Effects

1988                B.S. Chemistry, State University of New York at Buffalo

           

Awards and Fellowships

      2003                External Advisory Board, National Science Foundation - Sustainable Technology Center,
                              University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      1999-2000       Mary Ingraham Bunting Biomedical Research Fellowship awarded by The Radcliffe                  
                              Institute of Advanced Studies, Harvard University

      1993-1995       National Research Council / Naval Research Laboratory Postdoctoral Fellowship

      2000                Listed in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers," 2000

      1996                Inducted into the Exxon-Sponsored Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) Faculty for the 21st Century. 

      1996                Inducted into Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society; Villanova Chapter

      1991                Sloan Travel Award, given by the Association for Women in Science

      1990                Excellence in Teaching Award, given by the State University of New York at Buffalo Student Association

 

Publications

1.      Weinstein, R.D.; Grotzinger, L.L.; Salemo, P.; Omiatek, D.M.; Bessel, C.A. “The Solubility of Several Short-Chain Lithium Dialkyldithiocarbamates in Liquid and Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” J. Chem. Eng. Data, 2005, 50(6), 2088-2093.

      http://pubs.acs.org.ps2.villanova.edu/cgi-bin/article.cgi/jceaax/2005/50/i06/pdf/je0502952.pdf

2.      Denison, G. M.; Evans, A.O.; Bessel, C. A.; Skaf, D.W.; Murray, R.W.; DeSimone, J. M. "Electrochemical Behavior of Bis(b-Diketone)Copper Complexes," J. Electrochem. Soc. 2005, 152(11), B435-440.   

3.      Visintin, P. M.; Bessel, C. A.; White, P. S.; Schauer, C. K.; DeSimone, J. M. “Oxidative Dissolution of Copper and Zinc Metal with tert-Butyl Peracetate and a b-Diketone Chelating Agent,” Inorg. Chem. 2004, 44, 316-324.

      http://pubs.acs.org.ps2.villanova.edu/cgi-bin/article.cgi/inocaj/2005/44/i02/pdf/ic049765o.pdf

4.      DeSimone, J.M.; Visintin, P.M.; Denison, G.M.; Bessel, C.A.; Schauer, C.K.; Gross, S. “Metal Chelation in Carbon Dioxide for CMP,”  U.S. Pat. Appl. Publ. 2004, US 20044175948.

5.      Denison, G.M.; Jones III, C.; DeYoung, J.; Gross, S.; McClain, J.; Zannoni, L.; Hicks, E.; Wood, C.; Boggiano, M.K.; Visintin, P.; Bessel, C.A.; Schauer, C.; DeSimone, J.M. “The Use of “Dry” CO2-based Technologies for the Enhanced Fabrication of Microelectronic Devices,” Poly. Mater. Sci. Eng. 2004, 90, 152.

6.      Billings, S. B.; Mock, M. T.; Wiacek, K.; Turner, M. B.; Kassel, S. W.; Takeuchi, K. J.; Rheingold, A.; Boyko, W. J.; Bessel, C. A. " Comparison of (Triphenylphosphine)ruthenium Complexes Containing the 2,2’:6’,2”-Terpyridine (trpy) and 4,4’,4”-Tri-t-butyl-2,2’:6’,2”-terpyridine (trpy*) Ligand," Inorg. Chim. Acta, 2003, 355, 103-115. 

7.      Bessel, C. A.; Denison, G. A.; DeSimone, J. A.; DeYoung, J.; Gross, S.; Schauer, C.K.; Visintin, P. M., "Etchant Solutions for the Removal of Cu(0) in a Supercritical CO2-Based "Dry" Chemical Mechanical Planarization Process for Device Fabrication," J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2003, 125, 4980-4981.

      http://pubs.acs.org.ps2.villanova.edu/cgi-bin/article.cgi/jacsat/2003/125/i17/pdf/ja034091m.pdf

8.      Takeuchi, K. J.; Marschilok, A. C.; Bessel, C. A.; Dollahon, N. R. "Synthesis, Characterization and Catalytic Use of Acicular Iron Particles," J. Catal. 2002, 208, 150-157.

9.      Bessel, C. A.; Aggarwal, P.; Marschilok, A. C.; Takeuchi, K. J. "Trans-spanning Phosphine Ligands," Chem. Rev., 2001, 101, 1031-1066.  Note:  This is an invited article.

      http://pubs.acs.org.ps2.villanova.edu/cgi-bin/article.cgi/chreay/2001/101/i04/pdf/cr990346w.pdf

10.  Meyers, C. J.; Shah, S. D.; Patel, S. C.; Sneeringer, R. M.; Bessel, C. A.; Leising, R. A.; Takeuchi, E. S. “Templated Synthesis of Carbon Materials from Zeolites (Y, Beta and ZSM-5) and a Montmorillonite Clay (K10): Physical and Electrochemical Characterization,” J. Phys. Chem., B, 2001, 105, 2143-2152.

      http://pubs.acs.org.ps2.villanova.edu/cgi-bin/article.cgi/jpcbfk/2001/105/i11/pdf/jp0029663.pdf

11.  Llanguri, R.; Morris, J. J.; Stanley, W. C.; Bell-Loncella, E. T.; Turner, M.; Boyko, W. J.; Bessel, C. A. “Electrochemical and Spectroscopic Investigations of Oxime Complexes of Bis(bipyridyl)ruthenium(II),” Inorg. Chim. Acta, 2001, 315, 53-65. 

12.  Bessel, C. A.; Laubernds, K.; Rodriguez, N. M.; Baker, R. T. K. “Graphite Nanofibers as an Electrode for Fuel Cell Applications,” J. Phys. Chem. 2001, 105(6), 1115-1118.

      http://pubs.acs.org.ps2.villanova.edu/cgi-bin/article.cgi/jpcbfk/2001/105/i06/pdf/jp003280d.pdf

13.  Rolison, D. R.; Bessel, C. A. “Electrocatalysis and Charge-Transfer Reactions at Redox-Modified Zeolites,” Accts. Chem. Res., 2000, 33(11), 737-744. 

      http://pubs.acs.org.ps2.villanova.edu/cgi-bin/article.cgi/achre4/2000/33/i11/pdf/ar9701272.pdf

14.  Bell-Loncella, E. T.; Bessel, C. A. “cis-Bis(bipyridine)(dimethylglyoxime)ruthenium(II): An Electrochemical and Spectroscopic Investigation of Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer,” Inorg. Chim. Acta, 2000, 303, 199-205.

15.  Perez, W. J.; Lake, C. H.; See, R. F.; Toomey, L. M.; Churchill, M. R.; Takeuchi, K. J.; Radano, C. P.; Boyko, W. J.; Bessel, C. A. “In situ Synthesis of Trans-Spanning Diphosphine Ligands; Crystal Structures of trans-[Ru(Cl)(trpy)(PPh3)2]PF6 and trans-[Ru(Cl)(trpy)(Ph2PPh-CH2-O(CO)-(CH2)4-(CO)O-CH2-PhPPh2)]PF6,” J. Chem. Soc. Dalton Trans. 1999, 2281-2292.

16.  Bessel, C. A.; Leising, R. A.; Szczepura, L. F.; Perez, W. J.; Huynh, M. H. V.; Takeuchi, K. J. “Trichloro[2,2’:6’2”-terpyridine]ruthenium(III) and Phosphine Ligand Derivatives," Inorg. Syn. 1998, 32, 185-198.   

17.  Bessel, C. A.; Rolison D. R. "Electrocatalytic Reactivity of Zeolite-Encapsulated Co(salen) with Benzyl Chloride," J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1997, 1198, 12673-12674. 

      http://pubs.acs.org.ps2.villanova.edu/cgi-bin/article.cgi/jacsat/1997/119/i51/pdf/ja971779o.pdf

18.  Bessel, C. A.; Rolison, D. R. “Topological Redox Isomers: The Surface Chemistry of          Zeolite-Encapsulated Co(salen) and [Fe(bpy)3]2+ Complexes,” J. Phys. Chem. B 1997, 101(7), 1148-1157.

      http://pubs.acs.org.ps2.villanova.edu/cgi-bin/article.cgi/jpcbfk/1997/101/i07/pdf/jp961716c.pdf

19.  Bessel, C. A.; Rolison, D. R. "Microheterogeneous Dispersion Electrolysis with Nanoscale Electrode-Modified Zeolites," J. Electroanal. Chem. 1997, 439, 97-105. 

20.  Senaratne, C.; Zhang, J.; Baker, M. D.; Bessel, C. A.; Rolison, D. R. “Zeolite-Modified Electrodes: Intra- versus Extrazeolite Electron Transfer,” J. Phys. Chem. 1996, 100(14), 5849-5862.

      http://pubs.acs.org.ps2.villanova.edu/cgi-bin/article.cgi/jpchax/1996/100/i14/pdf/jp951923x.pdf

21.  Churchill, M. R.; See, R. F.; Bessel, C. A.; Takeuchi, K. J. “Crystal Structure of mer,trans-[Ru(NO2)(trpy)(PPr3)22+][ClO4-], A Species with Disordered PPr3 and NO2 Ligands,” J. Chem. Cryst. 1996, 26(8), 543-551.

22.  Rolison, D. R.; Bessel, C. A. “Reply to the Comment on “Zeolite-Modified Electrodes: Intra-versus Extrazeolite Electron Transfer,”” J. Phys. Chem. 1996, 100(20), 8610-8611. 

      http://pubs.acs.org.ps2.villanova.edu/cgi-bin/article.cgi/jpchax/1996/100/i20/pdf/jp9607226.pdf

23.  Churchill, M. R.; Lake, C. H.; Bessel, C. A.; Huynh, M. H. V.; McCourt, J.; Takeuchi, K. J. “Synthesis of cis-[Ru{4,4’-Bu)2bpy}2(PPh3)Cl+][ClO4-] and the Crystal Structure of its Disordered Hemiacetonitrile, Hemitoluene Solvate,” J. Chem. Cryst. 1996, 26(4), 179-183.

24.  Bessel, C. A.; Rolison, D. R. “Electrochemistry of Transition Metal Complexes Encapsulated into Zeolites,” Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal. 1995, 98, 114-115.

25.  Bessel, C. A.; See, R. F.; Jameson, D. L.; Churchill, M. R.; Takeuchi, K. J. “Synthesis and Characterization of (Nitro)Ruthenium Complexes which Utilize a New Family of Terdentate Ligands based upon 2,6-Bis(pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine,” J. Chem. Soc. Dalton Trans. 1993, 1563-1576.

26.  Bessel, C. A.; Margarucci, J. A.; Acquaye, J. H.; Rubino, R. S.; Crandall, J.; Jircitano, A. J.; Takeuchi, K. J. “Steric Ligand Effects of Six Bidentate Bipyridyl Ligands,” Inorg. Chem. 1993, 32, 5779-5784. 

27.  Szczepura, L. F.; Muller, J. G.; Bessel, C. A.; See, R. F.; Janik, T. S.; Churchill, M. R.; Takeuchi, K. J. “Characterization of Protonated trans-Bis(dioxime)ruthenium Complexes: Crystal Structures of trans-Ru(DPGH)2(NO)Cl, trans-[Ru(DMGH)(DMGH2)(NO)Cl]Cl, and trans-Ru(DMGH)2(NO)(Cl),” Inorg. Chem. 1992, 31(5), 859-869.

28.  Bessel, C. A.; See, R. F.; Jameson, D. L.; Churchill, M. R.; Takeuchi, K. J. “Structural Considerations of Terdentate Ligands: Crystal Structures of 2,2’:6’,2”-Terpyridine and 2,6 Bis(pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine,” J. Chem. Soc. Dalton Trans. 1992, 3223-3228.

29.  Bessel, C. A.; See, R. F.; Jameson, D. L.; Churchill, M. R.; Takeuchi, K. J. “Synthesis, Characterization and Crystal Structure of trans-[2,6-Bis(3-phenylpyrazol-1-yl-kN2)pyridine-kN]chloro-bis(trimethylphosphine)ruthenium(II) Perchlorate:  Evidence for Meridional Steric Crowding,” J. Chem. Soc. Dalton Trans. 1991, 2801-2805.

30.  Bessel, C. A.; Leising, R. A.; Takeuchi, K. J. “Ligand Effects on the Aerobic Oxidation of Cyclohexene Catalysed by Aqua(phosphine)ruthenium(II) Complexes,”  J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Commun. 1991, 12, 833-835.

31.  Takeuchi, E. S.; Takeuchi, K. J.; Bessel, C.; Eads, E. “Thermodynamic Determinations for Lithium/Thionyl Chloride and Lithium/BrCl-Thionyl Chloride Cells as a Function of Temperature and Depth of Discharge,” J. Power Sources 1988, 24, 229-241.

 

Invited Presentations (Presenter is underlined.)

1.      Bessel, C. A. “Disruptive Innovation at the Nanoscale: Fuel Cells and Integrated Circuits,” St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 5, 2006.

2.      Omiatek, D.M.; Thai, S.D.; Bessel, C.A.; Allard, L.F.; Blom, D.A.; Howe, J.Y. “ORNL-HTML / PUI Collaborations:  Example at Villanova University,” 230th American Chemical Society Meeting, Washington, D.C., Aug 23-26, 2005. 

3.      Bessel, C. A.; Omiatek, D. M.; Thai, S.; Papaefthymiou, G.; Viescas, A.; Blom, D. A.; Allard, L. F. “Graphite Nanofibers in Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Electrodes,” Mid-Atlantic Meeting of the American Chemical Society (MARM) 2005, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, May 22-25, 2005.

4.      Bessel, C.A.; DeSimone, J.M.; Denison, G.M.; Evans, A.O.; Skaf, D.W.; Murray, R.W. “Copper Chemical Mechanical Planarization: Electrochemical Aspects,” 56th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Research Triangle Park, NC, Nov. 10-13, 2004.

5.      Bessel, C. A.; Dunbar, A.; Omiatek, D.; Skaf, D.; Denison, G. M.; Visintin, P. M.; Schauer, C. K.; DeSimone, J. M. “Chemical Mechanical Planarization of Copper in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” 228th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 22-26, 2004.

6.      Bessel, C. A.; Denison, G.A.; Visintin, P.M.; DeSimone, J.M. "Supercritical CO2-Based "Dry" Chemical Mechanical Planarization Processes for Microelectronic Device Fabrication," Physics Department, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, Oct. 24, 2003.

7.      Bessel, C. A. "Carbon Nanofibers:  Synthesis, Characterization and Reactivity," Chemistry Department, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Nov. 14, 2002. 

8.      Bessel, C.A.; Baum, A.M.; Papeafthymiou-Davis, G.; Viescas, A. "Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Growth Catalysts and Carbon Nanofibers," American Chemical Society Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting, George Mason University, May 2002.

9.      Bessel, C.A.; Baum, A.M.; Papeafthymiou-Davis, G.; Viescas, A. "Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Growth Catalysts and Carbon Nanofibers," Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. May 2002.

10.  Bessel, C.A.; Laubernds, K.; Rodriguez, N. M.; Baker, R. T. K. "Novel Carbon Materials," Department of Chemistry, Millersville University, Millersville, PA, Nov. 6, 2000.

11.  Bessel, C. A.; Laubernds, K.; Rodriguez, N. M.; Baker, R. T. K. "Methanol Oxidation by Platinum Supported on Graphite Nanofibers," 220th National American Chemical Society Meeting, Washington, D. C., Aug. 20-25, 2000.

12.  Bessel, C. A.; Laubernds, K.; Rodriguez, N. M.; Baker, R. T. K. "Use of Platinum Supported on Graphite Nanofibers for Methanol Oxidation," 220th National American Chemical Society Meeting, Washington, D. C. Aug. 20-25, 2000. 

13.  Bessel, C. A.; Laubernds, K.; Rodriguez, N. M.; Baker, R. T. K. “Catalysis with Unusual Materials,” Department of Chemistry Colloquium, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, May 25, 2000.

14.  Bessel, C. A.; Rodriguez, N. M.; Baker, R. T. K. "Electrochemical Characterization of Graphite Nanofibers Catalytically Grown from Metal Particles," 197th Electrochemical Society Meeting, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 2000.

15.  Bessel, C. A.; Laubernds, K.; Rodriguez, N. M.; Baker, R. T. K. “Catalysis with Unusual Materials,” Department of Chemistry Colloquium, St. John's University, Queens, NY, April 3, 2000.

16.  Bessel, C. A. “Synthesis and Characterization of New Carbon Anode Materials for Implantable Medical Batteries,” Bunting Science Exhibit Poster Presentation, The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies, Harvard University, Boston, MA, October 6, 1999.

17.  Bessel, C. A. “Carbon: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks,” The Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Studies, Harvard University, Boston, MA, October 20, 1999.

18.  Meyers, C. M.; Shah, S. D.; Patel, S. C.; Sneeringer, R. M.; Bessel, C. A.; Takeuchi, E. S. “New Battery Materials for Implantable Medical Devices,” Connecticut College, New London, CT, March 2, 1999. 

19.  Meyers, C. M.; Shah, S. D.; Patel, S. C; Sneeringer, R. M.; Bessel, C. A.; Takeuchi, E. S. “New Battery Materials for Implantable Medical Devices,” University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, March 5, 1999. 

1.      Meyers, C. M.; Shah, S. D.; Patel, S. C.; Sneeringer, R. M.; Bessel, C. A.; Takeuchi, E. S. “New Battery Materials for Implantable Medical Devices,” Dickinson College, PA, Oct. 22, 1998. 

2.      Meyers, C. M.; Shah, S. D.; Patel, S. C.; Sneeringer, R. M.; Bessel, C. A.; Palazzo, M.; Takeuchi, E. S. “Carbon Materials from Zeolite and Clay Templates: Synthesis and Characterization,” 216th National American Chemical Society Meeting, Boston, MA, Aug. 23-27, 1998. 

3.      Meyers, C. M.; Shah, S. D.; Patel, S. C.; Sneeringer, R. M.; Bessel, C. A.; Palazzo, M.; Takeuchi, E. S., “Carbon Materials from Zeolite and Clay Templates: Synthesis and Characterization,” 216th National American Chemical Society Meeting, Boston, MA, Aug. 23-27, 1998.  This was a Sci-Mix presentation.   

4.      Bessel, C. A. “Catalysis in Unconventional Media,” Department of Physics Colloquium, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, Nov. 14, 1996. 

5.      Meyers, C. J.; Dunn, J. P.; Bessel, C. A. “Catalysis by Unconventional Methods,” Department of Chemistry, Gettysburg College, Sept. 26, 1996.  Invited by the Sceptical Chymists Chemistry Club, a student organization.

6.      Bessel, C. A.; Rolison, D. R. “Redox Activity of Zeolite Encapsulated Transition Metal Complexes and Metal Aggregates,” 30th Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, May 22-24, 1996.

 

Submitted Presentations (Presenter is underlined.)

1.      Gallo, C.T.; Kendrex, C.E.; Bessel, C.A.; Allard, L.F.; Blom, C.E.; Howe, J.Y. “Direct Methanol Oxidation by Graphite Nanofiber Supported Platinum Catalysts,” 2005 Professional Development Seminar, Villanova University, Oct. 4, 2005.

2.      Thai, S.D.; Omiatek, D.M.; Bessel, C.A.; Weinstein, R.D.; Boyko, W. “The Utilization of Copper (II) Coordination Complexes in The Chemical Mechanical Planarization Process,” 2005 Professional Development Seminar, Villanova University, Oct. 4, 2005.

3.      Harmonay, L.; Kandula, S.; Bessel, C.A.; Skaf, D.W.; Weinstein, R.D. “Rate Kinetics of Cu2O
as Applied to CMP for Microelectronics Processing,” 2005 Professional Development Seminar, Villanova University, Oct. 4, 2005.

4.      Jean-Gilles, R.; Bessel, C.A.; Weinstein, R.D. “Alternative Methods of Nitration of Aromatic Substrates using Molecular Sieves,” 2005 Professional Development Seminar, Villanova University, Oct. 4, 2005.

5.      Kendrex, C.E.; Gallo, C.E.; Bessel, C.A.; Boyko, W. “Characterization of the Surface of Graphite Nanofibers,” 2005 Professional Development Seminar, Villanova University, Oct. 4, 2005.

6.      Thai, S.; Omiatek, D. M.; Bessel, C.A. “The Utilization of Copper(II) Coordination Complexes in the Chemical Mechanical Planarization Process,” 68th Intercollegiate Student Chemists’ Convention, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, April 16, 2005.

7.      Jean-Gilles, R.; Bessel, C. A. “Study of Surface-Modified Graphite Nanofibers in Aqueous Solutions,” 68th Intercollegiate Student Chemists’ Convention, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, April 16, 2005.  Mr. Jean-Gilles was awarded 2nd Place in the Physical Chemistry Division.

8.      Kandula, S.; Bessel, C.A.; Skaf, D.W. “Electrochemistry of Copper in Aqueous Acetate Solution,” 5th Annual Graduate Student Poster Session, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, Jan. 27, 2005.

9.      Omiatek, D. M.; Thai, S.; Bessel, C.A.; Papaefthymiou-Davis, Viescas, A.; Blom, D.A. “Synthesis and Characterization of Metallic Catalysts Used in Carbon Nanofiber Formation,” Student Poster Session, Catalysis Club of Philadelphia, Claymont, DE, Jan. 20, 2005.

10.  Visintin, P.M.; Eichenlaub, S.K.; Beaudoin, S.P.; Bessel, C.A.; Schauer, C.K.; DeSimone, J.M. “Slurry Design for a “Dry” CO2-Based Copper Chemical Mechanical Planarization Process,” 56th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Research Triangle Park, NC Nov. 13, 2004.

11.  Omiatek, D.; Dunbar, A.; Bessel, C.A.; Visintin, P.M.; Denison, G.M.; DeSimone, J. “Prospective Chelating Agents for Copper Chemical Mechanical Planarization in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” 228th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 22-26, 2004.

12.  Baum, A.; Bessel, C. A.; Papaefthymiou, G. C.; Viescas, A.; “Mossbauer Spectroscopy of Metallic Catalysts Used in Carbon Nanofiber Formation,” 228th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 22-26, 2004.

13.  Visintin, P. M.; Denison, G. M.; Bessel, C. A.; Sheiko, S. S.; Schauer, C. K.; DeSimone, J. M. “Progress towards the Development of a “Dry” CO2-based Chemical Mechanical Planarization Process,” 228th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 22-26, 2004.

14.  Denison, G. M.; Smith, R.; Bessel, C. A.; Murray, R. W.; DeSimone, J. M. “Copper Chemical Mechanical Planarization Process in Carbon Dioxide: Slurry Design,” 228th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 22-26, 2004.

15.  Denison, G.M.; Jones III, C.; DeYoung, J.; Gross, S.; McClain, J.; Zannoni, L.; Hicks, E.; Wood, C.; Boggiano, M.K.; Visintin, P.; Bessel, C.A.; Schauer, C.; DeSimone, J.M. “The Use of “Dry” CO2-based Technologies for the Enhanced Fabrication of Microelectronic Devices,” 227th ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 28-Apr. 1, 2004.

16.  Visintin, P.M.; Denison, G.M.; Bessel, C.A.; Schauer, C.K.; DeSimone, J.M. “Progress Toward the Development of a “Dry” CO2-Based Copper Chemical Mechanical Planarization Process,” 227th ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 28-Apr. 1, 2004.

17.  Dunbar, A.; Bessel, C.A. “Efforts toward Copper Chemical Mechanical Planarization in scCO2,” 68th Intercollegiate Student Chemists’ Convention, Hood College, Fredrick, MD, April 7, 2004.

18.  Visintin, P.M.; Denison, G.M.; Bessel, C.A.; Schauer, C.K.; DeSimone, J.M. "Copper Chemical Mechanical Planarization Processes with Carbon Dioxide," Institute for Microelectronics on Interchip Connection (IMIC), Marina Del Ray, CA, Feb. 2003.

19.  Denison, G.M.; Visintin, P.M.; Bessel, C.A.; DeSimone, J.M.; "Copper Chemical Mechanical Planarization Processes with Carbon Dioxide," Institute for Microelectronics on Interchip Connection (IMIC), Marina Del Ray, CA, Feb. 2003.

20.  Denison, G.M.; Visintin, P.M.; Bessel, C.A.; DeSimone, J.M. "Copper Chemical Mechanical Planarization Processes with Carbon Dioxide," 2003 Electrochemical Society Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT; Nov. 2003.

21.  Denison, G.M.; Visintin, P.M.; Bessel, C.A.; DeSimone, J.M. "Towards Chemical Mechanical Planarization Processes with Carbon Dioxide: A Greener Approach," 7th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, Washington, D.C.; June 24-26, 2003.

22.  Takeuchi, K. J.; Marschilok, A.C.; Bessel, C.A.; Dollahon, N.R.; “Novel Synthesis and Catalytic Use of Acicular Iron Particles,” 35th Great Lakes National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Chicago, IL, May 31-June 2, 2003.

23.  Bessel, C.A.; Denison, G.A.; Visintin, P.M.; DeSimone, J.M. "Progress toward the Mechanism of Copper CMP in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide," NSF-STC Site Review Meeting, Chapel Hill, NC, April 2003.

24.  Mock, M. T.; Wiacek, K. J. Boyko, W. J.; Bessel, C. A.; Takeuchi, K. J. "The In Situ Synthesis and Characterization of Octahedral Ruthenium Complexes that Contain Di- and Tri-spanning Diphosphine Ligands," 53rd ACS Southeast Regional Meeting, Savannah, GA, Sept. 23-26, 2001.

25.  Baum, A.; Bessel, C. A. "Synthesis, Characterization, and Reactivity of a Graphite Nanofiber-Supported Wacker Catalyst," 53rd ACS Southeast Regional Meeting, Savannah, GA, Sept. 23-26, 2001.

26.  Wiacek, K. J.*; Mock, M. T.; Bessel, C. A. "The In Situ Synthesis of an Octahedral Ruthenium(II) Complex Containing a trans-Di-spanning Diphosphine Ligand," 2002 Intercollegiate Student Chemistry Convention, Ursinus University, Ursinus, PA, March 2002.  Note: This was a student competition; Mr. Wiacek was awarded 1st Place in the Inorganic Chemistry Division.

27.  Nakazawa, K.*;  Bessel, C. A. "The Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS) of Chinese Herbs," 2nd Annual Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Poster Session, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, July 2001.

28.  Nakazawa, K.*; Bessel, C. A. "The Absorption of Ag+ on Graphite Nanofibers," 2nd Annual Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Poster Session, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, July 2001.

29.  Dehmer, C. P.*; Bessel, C. A. "Determining the Capabilities of Carbon Nanofibers to Absorb Organic Molecules," 2nd Annual Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Poster Session, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, July 2001.

30.  Wiacek, K. J.*; Mock, M. T.; Bessel, C. A. "The In Situ Synthesis of an Octahedral Ruthenium(II) Complex Containing a trans-Di-spanning Diphosphine Ligand," 2nd Annual Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Poster Session, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, July 2001.

31.  Pendergast, M. E.*; Bessel, C. A. "The Absorption Capacity of Carbon Nanofibers Towards Metal Cations in Aqueous Solution," 2nd Annual Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Poster Session, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, July 2001.

32.  Takeuchi, K.J.; Marschilok, A.C.; Dollahon, N.; Bessel, C.A. “Preparation of Iron Catalysts for the Formation of Carbon Nanofibers,” 220th ACS National Meeting, Washington, D.C. Aug. 20-24, 2000.

33.  Bessel, C. A.; Laubernds, K.; Rodriguez, N. M.; Baker, R. T. K. "Use of Platinum Supported on Graphite Nanofibers for Methanol Oxidation," 220th National American Chemical Society Meeting, Washington, D. C. Aug. 20-25, 2000.

34.  Mock, M. T.; Boyko, W. J.; Bessel, C. A. "Studies on trans-Bis(Phosphine)Ruthenium Complexes,” Sigma Xi:  The Scientific Research Society Research Day Poster Session, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, April 23, 1999.

35.  Billings, S.*; Bessel, C. A. “Efforts to Molecular Recognition by Cavity Formation,” Sigma Xi:  The Scientific Research Society Research Day Poster Session, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, April 23, 1999.

36.  Billings, S.*; Bessel, C. A. “Efforts to Molecular Recognition by Cavity Formation,” 3rd  Annual Council of Undergraduate Research Posters on the Hill, Washington, D. C., April 14, 1999.  Note:   Ms. Billings was selected as one of 80 students (from a field of over 225 applicants) to present her work to her U.S. Senators and Representatives at this meeting.  

37.  Slavin, J.*; Bessel, C. A. “Isomerization of -Pinene Oxide Using Partially Dealuminated NaY Zeolite in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” 3rd Annual Council of Undergraduate Research Posters on the Hill, Washington, D. C., April 14, 1999.  Note:  Mr. Slavin was selected as one of 80 students (from a field of over 225 applicants) to present his work to his U.S. Senators and Representatives at this meeting.  

38.  Aggarwal, P.*; Bessel, C. A.; Boyko, W. J.; Szczepura, L. F.; Takeuchi, K. J. “NMR Studies on trans-Bis(Phosphine)Ruthenium Complexes,” 1999 Intercollegiate Student Chemistry Convention, Gettysburg University, Gettysburg, PA, March 8, 1999.  Note:  This was a student competition.

39.  Slavin, J. P.*; Radano, C. P.; Bessel, C. A. “Isomerization of a-Pinene Oxide Using Partially Dealuminated NaY Zeolite in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” 1999 Intercollegiate Student Chemistry Convention, Gettysburg University, Gettysburg, PA, March 8, 1999.  Note: This was a student competition; Mr. Slavin was awarded 2nd Place in the Physical Chemistry Division.

40.  Aggarwal, P.*; Bessel, C. A.; Boyko, W. J. “NMR Spectroscopy of Trans-Ruthenium Complexes,” 2nd Annual Professional Development Seminar Poster Session, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, Oct. 1, 1998.

41.  Billings, S. B.*; Bessel, C. A. “Efforts to Molecular Recognition: Use of the Trpy* Ligand in Constraining Molecular Motion,” 2nd Annual Professional Development Seminar Poster Session, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, Oct. 1, 1998.

42.  Shah, S. D.*; Slavin, J. P.*; Bessel, C. A. “Modeling Reactions in Supercritical CO2,” 2nd Annual Professional Development Seminar Poster Session, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, Oct. 1, 1998.

43.  Slavin, J. P.*; Radano, C. P.; Bessel, C. A. “Isomerization of -Pinene Oxide Using Partially Dealuminated NaY Zeolite in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” 2nd Annual Professional Development Seminar Poster Session, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, October 1, 1998.

44.  Meyers, C. M.; Shah, S. D.*; Patel, S. C.*; Sneeringer, R. M.*; Bessel, C. A.; Palazzo, M.; Takeuchi, E. S. “Carbon Materials from Zeolite and Clay Templates: Synthesis and Characterization,” 216th National American Chemical Society Meeting, Boston, MA, Aug. 23-27, 1998. 

45.  Slavin, J. P.*; Bessel, C. A. “Oxidation of Tetrahydrothiophene in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” 1998 Intercollegiate Student Chemistry Convention, Bucknell University, PA, April 4, 1998.  Note:  This was a student competition.     

46.  Patel, S. C.*; Bessel, C. A. “Electronic Properties of trans-[Ru(trpy)(PR3)2(Cl)]+,” 1998 Intercollegiate Student Chemistry Convention, Bucknell University, PA, April 4, 1998.  Note:  This was a student competition. 

47.  Shah, S. D.*; Bessel, C. A. “Synthesis and Characterization of New Carbon Materials,” 1998 Intercollegiate Student Chemistry Convention, Bucknell University, PA, April 4, 1998.  Note:  This was a student competition. 

48.  Radano, C. P.; Bessel, C. A. “Isomerization of -Pinene-Oxide to Campholenic Aldehyde Using Dealuminated NaY Zeolite in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” Villanova University Chapter of Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society Research Day, Villanova, PA, April 3, 1998. 

49.  Slavin, J. P.*; Bessel, C. A. “Oxidation of Tetrahydrothiophene in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” Villanova University Chapter of Sigma Xi:  The Scientific Research Society Research Day, Villanova, PA, April 3, 1998. 

50.  Shah, S. D.*; Bessel, C. A. “Synthesis and Characterization of New Carbon Materials,” Villanova University Chapter of Sigma Xi:  The Scientific Research Society Research Day, Villanova, PA, April 3, 1998. 

51.  Patel, S. C.*; Bessel, C. A. “Electronic Properties of trans-[Ru(trpy)(PR3)2(Cl)]+,” Villanova University Chapter of Sigma Xi:  The Scientific Research Society Research Day, Villanova, PA, April 3, 1998. 

52.  Meyers, C. J; Bessel, C. A.; Palazzo, M.; Takeuchi, E. S. “Preparation and Characterization of New Carbon Materials,” Gordon Research Conference in Inorganic Chemistry, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI, July 20-25, 1997.

53.  Meyers, C. J.; Dunn, J. P.*; Bessel, C. A. “Catalysis by Unconventional Methods,” Gordon Conference on Inorganic Chemistry, New England College, Henniker, NH, July 21-26, 1996.

54.  Shah, S. D.*; Bessel, C. A. “Thermal Analysis,” 1st Annual Professional Development Poster Presentation, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, Oct. 16, 1997. 

55.  Patel, S. C.*; Bessel, C. A. “UV-Visible Spectroscopy,” 1st Annual Professional Development Poster Presentation, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, Oct. 16, 1997.

56.  Slavin, J. P.*; Bessel, C. A. “Tetrahydrothiophene Oxidation in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide,” 1st Annual Professional Development Poster Presentation, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, Oct. 16, 1997.

57.  .Meyers, C. J.; Takeuchi, E. S.; Bessel, C. A. “Preparation of New Carbon Materials,” Saint Joseph’s University Eighth Annual Research Symposium, Saint Joseph’s University, Phila., PA, May 2, 1997. 

58.  Radano, C. P.; Scull, B.*; Bessel, C. A.; Perez, W. J.; Takeuchi, K. J. “Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Trans-Spanning Ruthenium Complexes,” Saint Joseph’s University Eighth Annual Research Symposium, St. Joseph’s University, Phila., PA, May 2, 1997.

59.  Radano, C. P.; Scull, B.*; Bessel, C. A. "Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Trans-Spanning Ruthenium Complexes," Villanova University Chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society Research Day, Villanova, PA, Apr. 4, 1997. 

60.  Meyers, C. J.; Bessel, C. A. "Preparation of New Carbon Materials," Villanova University Chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society Research Day, Villanova, PA, Apr. 4, 1997.

 

 

Selected Professional Activities

§         Group Leader for the Math Science Partnership of Greater Philadelphia (MSPGP)- Advanced Chemistry Summer Institute Planning Group (2005-2006).  This group worked with high school teachers to develop chemistry and environmental science lecture and laboratory materials to meet the PA and NJ Standards for Education.

§         External Advisory Board, National Science Foundation - Sustainable Technology Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2003-2005)

§         American Chemical Society, member (1984 - present); Inorganic Division member (1991 - present)

§         Special Symposium Chair at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting, Villanova University, 1996,

§         Member of the Board of Directors (2000-2002).

§         American Chemical Society Minority Scholarship Review Committee, member (1996 - 2001, 2003)

§         Ad hoc Program Review Committee, member (Fall 1997 - 2001)

§         Minority Roundtable Discussion Panelist, Aug. 23, 1998, Boston, MA

§         Materials Research Society, member (1999-present)

§         Educational Testing Service Exam writer and reviewer (Fall 1995 - present)

§         Electrochemical Society, member (1998 present)

§         Philadelphia / Lehigh Valley Section Vice-chair (Fall - Summer 1998)

§         Philadelphia / Lehigh Valley Section Chair (Fall 1999 - present)

§         Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society, Member (Spring 1996 - present)

§         High School Teacher Award Chair (Spring 1998)

§         Distinguished Service Award Committee (Spring 1997)

§         Nominating Committee (Spring 1997)

§         Women's Chemistry Committee, member (Fall 1998 - 2002)

§         Younger Chemists’ Committee (2001-2002)

§         Philadelphia Section Chair (1998-1999)

§         Council of Undergraduate Research, member (1996 - present)

§         Proposal Reviewer:  National Science Foundation, Research Corporation, Environmental Protection Agency

§         Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of Physical Chemistry, Journal of Organic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Tetrahedron Letters

§         Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) Faculty for the 21st Century Network, Class of ‘96 (1996 - 2002)

§         Center for Workshops in Chemical Sciences: Workshop in Forensic Science Participant, 2002 

§         Center for Workshops in the Chemical Sciences:  Workshop on Surface Analysis Participant, 2003

§         Center for Workshops in Chemical Sciences: Chemistry and Art Participant, 2004 

 

Directed High School Researchers

§          Amber Viescas, Senior Internship Program, Conestoga High School, Summer 2002 and 2005

 

Directed Undergraduate Researchers (Name, Degree, Year, Project Title, Current Position)

§         Brian S. Scull, B.S. Chemistry, 1997, Characterization of Novel Ruthenium Complexes, Medical School University of California

§         Joseph P. Dunn, B.S. Chemistry, 1997, Supercritical Fluid Catalysis: Oxidation of Tetrahydrothiophene, Consultant at K.W. Tunnell Co., Inc.

§         Rita M. Sneeringer, B.S. Chemistry, 1998, Thermal Characterization of Novel Carbon Materials, Medical School at Georgetown University

§         Michael T. Mock, B.S. Chemistry, 1999, Electrified Microheterogeneous Catalysis, M.S. Chemistry program at Villanova University

§         Joseph P. Slavin, B.S. Classics (Minor in Chemistry), 2002, Supercritical Fluid Catalysis: Isomerization of a-Pinene Oxide, employed as chemist

§         Simit D. Shah, B.S. Chemistry, 2000, Differential Scanning Calorimetry of Novel Carbon Materials, Dentistry Program at New York University @ Manhattan

§         Sejal C. Patel, B.S. Biology (Minors in Chemistry and Philosophy), 2000, Infrared Studies of Carbon Electrode Materials, enrolled in Medical School at Temple University             

§         Susan B. Billings, B.S. Chemistry, 20001, Efforts to Molecular Recognition by Cavity Formation, Ph.D. Chemistry Program at University of California, Irvine

§         Pooja Aggarwal, B.S. Chem., 2001, NMR Studies on trans-Bis(phosphine)ruthenium Complexes, Ph.D. Chemistry Program at Pennsylvania State University

§         Melinda Turner, B.S. Chemistry, 2002, Characterization of Ruthenium(oxime) Complexes, Ph.D. Biochemistry Program at University of Pennsylvania

§         Kevin Wiacek, B.S. Chemistry, 2004, Trans-Spanning Di(phosphine)ruthenium Complexes, Air Force Academy, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

§         Christina Dehmer, Notre Dame University -Villanova HHMI Program, Biology, 2002, Absorption of Organic Compound using Graphite Nanofibers - employed at Merck Pharmaceuticals

§         Mary Pendergast, St. Mary's College - Villanova HHMI Program, Biology, in progress, Absorption of Inorganic Ions using Graphite Nanofibers

§         Kentaro Nakazawa, University of Maine - Villanova HHMI Program, Chemistry, 2002, Electrochemical Characterization of Silver on GNF

§         Kimberly Dallas, B.S. Chemistry, in progress, Kinetic Models for Environmental Remediation by Iron Catalysts

§         Adam Redding, SUNY @ New Paultz, 2004- Villanova HHMI Program, Chemistry, in progress, TGA and DSC Characterization of Fe:Ni Particles, Ph.D. Chemistry program at the University of Michigan

§         Andrew Dunbar, B.S. Chemistry,  2004, Mechanisms of Copper Chemical Mechanical Planarization in Condensed CO2, Ph.D. Chemistry program at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

§         Kelly Nelson, B.S. Chemistry, 2004, Examination of Waste Water  by Capillary Electrophoresis, employed by LocTite, Inc., New Haven, CT

§         Julie Burke, B.S. Chemistry, 2004, Development of Criminalistics Course for Undergraduate Chemistry Majors, employed by Cardinal Health, Raleigh, NC

§         Susan Thai, B.S. Chemistry, 2006, Synthesis and Characterization of Copper(Dithiocarbamate) Complexes for CMP.

§         Christopher Gallo, B.S. Chemistry, 2006, Capillary Electrophoresis for Forensic Chemistry Applications.

§         Riffard Jean-Gilles, B.S. Chemistry, 2005, Use of Graphite Nanofibers for Targetted Drug Delivery in Cells.

§         Lauren Harmonay, B.S. Chemistry, 2008, Kinetics of Copper(tfac)2 Formation in Non-Polar Media for Chemical Mechanical Planarization Applications, in progress.

§         Christopher Kendrex, B.S. Chemistry, 2008, Graphite Nanofibers as Catalyst Supports for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells, in progress.

 

Directed M. S. Theses in Chemistry (Name, Year, Thesis Title, Current Position)

§         Curtis J. Meyers, 1998; Preparation of New Carbon Materials Using Clays or Zeolites as Templates; currently employed as a research chemist at Mach I, Inc.

§         Christopher P. Radano, 1998; In Situ Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Trans-Spanned Octahedral Ruthenium Complexes; The Isomerization of a-Pinene Oxide Using Partially Dealuminated NaY Zeolites in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide; currently in Ph.D. Program at the University of Michigan

§         Michael T. Mock, 2002, Electrochemical Sulfide Oxidations Using a Polyoxometalate Catalyst, The in situ Synthesis and Characterization of Octahedral Ru(II) Complexes That Contain Di- and Tri-trans-spanning Diphosphine Ligands; currently in the Ph.D. Program at the University of Delaware

§         Patricia Peifer, 2003.  Coursework Masters. 

§         Adrienne M. Baum, 2002, Synthesis, Characterization, and Reactivity of Graphite Nanofiber Supported Wacker Catalyst; Characterization of Growth Catalysts with Varying Fe:Ni Ratios and Their Respective Graphite Nanofibers; currently employed as a research chemist at Cabot Corp.

§         Donna Omiatek, expected 2007. 

§         Riffard Jean-Gilles, expected 2007.

§         Susan Thai, expected 2008.