Dr. Kurt Winkelmann Portrait

Dr. Kurt Winkelmann

Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry

  • B.S. in Chemistry (1995)
    Virginia Tech
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry (2000)
    Auburn University
  • Postdoctoral Researcher (2000-2001)
    Northwestern University
  • Florida Institute of Technology (2001-2020)
    Faculty
 
My research students and I engage in both chemistry and chemical education research. My research is interdisciplinary – recent projects have involved collaborations with faculty and students in chemistry (of course), engineering, biology, mathematics, and education, as well as scientists at NASA and private companies. I encourage students to stop by my office or contact me to discuss any projects that interest you.
 
Education Research
I have a strong interest in understanding student learning in the chemistry laboratory and classroom. Current and past projects include developing and assessing new academic courses, creating and implementing new lab experiments for first-year students, and using digital learning environments (virtual worlds) for chemistry lab, among others.
 
Chemical Research
My chemical research explores the properties and chemical reactions associated with nanoscale materials. Nanoparticles have a high ratio of surface area to volume and their properties vary with particle size. Our research spans the disciplines of physical chemistry (especially kinetics), materials chemistry, environmental science, and biochemistry.
 
Keywords
chemistry, chemical education, virtual reality, kinetics, photochemistry, photocatalysis, nanotechnology, materials, environmental chemistry

229.333.5801

kwinkelmann@valdosta.edu

Mondays, 10 am - noon
Wednesdays, 9 - 11 am
Also by appointment

Bailey Science Bldg #3023