Dr. Adrian Villalta-Cerdas
Contact Details
Associate Professor
Email: axv067@shsu.edu
Phone: (936) 294-2556
Office: CFS108
Department of Chemistry, Box 2117
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas, 77340
United States
My research group designs chemistry experiences at the intersection of sciences and humanities, emphasizing cultural heritage preservation methodologies, and synthesizing carbon-based nanomaterials for environmental remediation applications. We create engaging, meaningful, and practical learning experiences designed to inspire active student participation and foster a profound understanding of chemical phenomena. As an educator, I believe my primary goal is to help students learn and succeed academically. To achieve this, I strive to create a challenging yet supportive learning environment that encourages students to engage with the course material actively.
Recent Activities
Student Work Exhibition
Journal of Chemical Education - Journal Article - The American Chemical Society General Chemistry Performance Expectations Project: From Task Force to Distributed Process for Implementing Multidimensional Learning
Educacion Quimica - Journal Article - Analysis of copper alloys as an introduction to data analysis and interpretation for General Chemistry courses
Carbon nano-onions (CNOs): synthesis and surface modification for environmental remediation applications
Chemistry in Pictures: Lab in a box
Received the 2018 grand prize for Chemistry in Pictures for creating this resin art to allow students to safely handle small amounts of chemicals during general chemistry lectures.