妻友社区

Research Areas

Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, and Chemical Education

Education

Ph.D. 鈥� University of Massachusetts, Boston 
M.S. 鈥� University of Pune, India 
B.S. 鈥� University of Pune, India

Publications

1. Freeman, C.; Dittmer, E.; Nordorft, G.; Swanson, V.; Cruz, J. I.; Aiken, K. S.; Landge, S. M.; Ghosh, D. ” Photophysical investigation of phenanthrene derived 1,2,3-triazole molecule in non-ionic and cationic micellar environments”; 2025, Journal of Molecular Liquid, 423, 126998..
   
2. Landge, S.M.* Philp, J.; Ugboya, A.; Graves, I.; Fasusi, E.; Jordan, K.; Aiken, K. S.; Sittaramane, V.;* 鈥淓valuation of ortho-substituted Bis-Functionalized Triazoles as Tyrosinase Inhibitors: Modulating Dopamine Synthesis and Behavior in Zebrafish鈥�, Medicinal Chemistry Research, 2024, 1-12..
   
3. Ghosh, D.; Atkinson, A.; Gibson. J.; Subbaiahgari, H.; Ming, W.; Padgett, C.; Aiken, K.; Landge, S. M.* 鈥�1,2,3-Triazoles: Controlled Switches in Logic Gate Applications鈥�, Sensors, 2023, 23(15), 7000..
    
4. Sargent, E.;* Shaikh A.; Marriott, K-S. C.; Porter, T.; Cannon-Rech, D.; Landge, S. M.* 鈥�Introducing the Remote Mentoring of Undergraduate Research Students (ReMentURS) Workshop Series: Initial Evaluation and Plans for Wider Implementation鈥�, 2022, International Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Vol. 16:1, Article 7.
   
5. Botnaru, D.; Orvis, J.; Langdon, J.; Niemiec, C.; Landge. S. M.* 鈥淧redicting Overall Course Grades: A Path Analysis of Motivation and Course- Related Demographics鈥� Learning and Motivation, 2021, 74, 101723.6. Murphy, Z.; Kent, M.; Freeman, C.; Landge, S. M.;* Koricho E.* 鈥�Halloysite Nanotubes Functionalized with Epoxy and Thiol Organosilane Groups to Improve Fracture Toughness in Nanocomposites鈥� Springer Nature – Applied Sciences, 2020, 2, 2130.

Funding

Current Grants

1. NSF-S-STEM, 鈥淪cholarships and a Holistic Support Program for Undergraduates Pursuing Degrees and Careers in Science, Mathematics, and Technology鈥�; Co-PI; (PI: Dr. Sara Gremillion; Co-PI鈥檚: Dr. Tuyin An, Dr. Dragos Amarie, Dr. Kathlyn Smith; Dr. Jody Langdon; 2025-2030, January 2025, $1,998,207.
   
2. Faculty Development Committee Award: Professional Development Award鈥�, PI, 2025, $11013. The National Academies of Sciences Engineering Medicine – Education: Okefenokee 2 Ocean: Understanding Real world Relevance through Suwanee Watershed Assessment and Monitoring Project, CoPI/Senior Personnel, with PI: Dr. Lacey Huffling; CoPIs: -Dr. Scott, H.; Dr. Aslan, A.; Dr. Colongaud, C., Fall 2023 鈥� 2026, $465,335.

Previous Grants

1. USG’s Affordable learning Georgia – Research Grant, 鈥淪tudent Outcomes and Resource Usage of OER Resource Materials鈥�, PI: Dr. Whitlock with CoPI: Drs. Landge, Williams, Prof. Cannon-Rech, Ms. Walker, 2024-2025, March 2024,. $6,000.
   
2. Innovative Prototype Grant through the Georgia Foundation for Public Education: PRESS Promoting a Rural Essential and Sustainable STEM partnership through High Impact Practices, PI, with PI Dr. Mahabaduge, CoPI. Dr. Kang; 2023 鈥� 2024, $25,000.
   
3. Georgia Research Alliance, Georgia Tech, Vertically Integrated Projects @ 妻友社区, PI, 2021-2023, $25,000.
   
4. NSF-MRI 鈥� Acquisition of a High-Resolution Mass Spectrometer (HRMS) for Interdisciplinary Research and Teaching in the Southeast Region of Georgia, CoPI, (PI: Dr. Nathaniel Shank; CoPIs:- Drs. Guillet, Shen, Weiland, Stewart, Zingales, Carter, Quillian, McKenas), 2020-2023, $383,398.
   
5. Gulf Research Capacity Building Grant – Education: Okefenokee – Understanding Real-world Relevance through Suwannee Watershed Assessment and Monitoring Project (OUR²SWAMP), CoPI, with PI: Dr. Lacey Huffling; CoPIs: -Dr. Scott, H. Dr. Greer, K.; Dr. Colongaud, C., Fall 2018-2021, $763,897.00

Research Projects

Synthesis of Molecular Sensors and its Applications in Recognition of Anions, Cations, Glucose and Toxins

A) Our group deals in the development of biologically active, small heterocyclic compounds using greener methods (microwaves irradiation, sonication, and solid acid catalysts) to provide easy access to desired applications. 

Development of Biologically Active Heterocyclic Compounds Using Greener Methods Such as 鈥淢icrowaves鈥�

Microwave-assisted organic synthesis (MAOS) has become extremely popular in the last two decades due to the unique applications associated with it. We are utilizing the microwave energy for the synthesis of biologically active heterocyclic compounds which has shown potential activity towards cancer and Alzheimer’s.

Implementing Elaborate Visual Analogies and Creative Exercises in Organic Chemistry Course

Novel sensors (mono, bi and tri-dentate) ligands will be synthesized by using a greener technology to selectively sense and recognize various ions, glucose and toxins.

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Research Group

Undergraduate Students

• Wintana Bekele
• Nona Bonner
• Kenadee Jones

Graduate Students

• Scott Westervelt
• Joshua Osaghae