Prof. Dr. Kevin Oshea, Florida International University, United States
Kevin Edward O’Shea is a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, FL. He earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) under the mentorship of Professor Christopher S. Foote and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas, Austin, with Professor Marye Anne Fox. Since joining FIU in 1991, he has held various academic leadership positions, including Interim Dean and Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate School. His research focuses on environmental chemistry, photochemical processes, and the development of nanomaterials for pollutant removal. With over 150 peer-reviewed publications and more than 16,000 citations, his work has been widely recognized in premier chemistry and environmental science journals. He has secured approximately $4 million in research funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Throughout his career, he has delivered numerous invited talks worldwide and has been actively engaged in mentoring students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
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Summary of Suitability for the Research for Excellence in Research Award
Dr. Kevin Edward O’Shea is a highly accomplished researcher and professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry with extensive experience in organic chemistry, photochemical processes, and structural elucidation. His contributions to research, mentorship, and academic leadership make him a strong candidate for the Research for Excellence in Research Award.
🎓 Education
- University of Texas, Austin (1989-1991) – Postdoctoral Fellow 🏅
- Advisor: Professor Marye Anne Fox
- Research: Reactive species for the activation of anti-cancer agents and photochemical processes in supercritical fluids
- University of California, Los Angeles (1984-1989) – Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry 🧪
- Mentor: Professor Christopher S. Foote
- Dissertation: The Photoxygenation of Guanosine, Adamantylideneadamantane, and Isomeric 2,4-Hexadienes
- California State University, Sacramento (1980-1984) – B.S. in Chemistry (with Honors) 🎓
- Senior Project: Synthesis of Novel Imidazolium Compounds
👨🏫 Academic & Professional Experience
- Florida International University (2004–Present) 🌴🏫
- Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Senior Associate Dean, Graduate School (2012-2017)
- Interim Dean, Graduate School (2009-2011)
- University of California, Davis (2019) – Visiting Professor 🔬
- University of Miami (2004-2005) – Visiting Professor (Sabbatical) 🌊
- Georgia Institute of Technology (1997-1998) – Research Associate Professor (Sabbatical) 🏗️
- Florida State University (1995) – Visiting Assistant Professor 📚
- Florida International University (1991-1996) – Assistant Professor 🎓
🏆 Achievements & Contributions
- 150+ Peer-Reviewed Publications 📑
- Published in top journals like Chemical Reviews, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Environmental Science & Technology
- Over 16,000 citations and an h-index of 65 📈
- 300+ Scientific Presentations 🌍
- Invited speaker in China, South Korea, Turkey, Ireland, Spain, Singapore, Hungary, Puerto Rico, and Canada
- Secured $4M+ in Research Grants 💰
- Funding from NSF, NIH, EPA, DOE, and more
- Research on Environmental Chemistry & Nanomaterials 🌿🧪
🏅 Awards & Honors
- National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Grants 🏆
- American Chemical Society (ACS) Recognition 🔬
- International Invited Speaker 🎤
- Significant Contributions to Environmental Chemistry & Sustainable Solutions 🌱
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