Anju Sharma
Teaching Associate Professor
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Education
- Other (1999) Stevens Institute of Technology (Graduate Certificate Technology Management)
- PhD (1994) Bombay University (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
- BS (1988) Bombay University (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Research
My primary research interest is in the application of microwave irradiation for organic synthesis. Using a “Green Chemistry” approach, several reactions are studied in a “solventless” environment and using microwave irradiation. Reactions can also be carried out in a shorter time without the use of complex reaction apparatus and set-up. It also includes the evaluation of how the reaction equilibrium is affected when it is conducted using microwave irradiation as opposed to traditional methods of synthesis.
I have also extended the use of microwave irradiation to studies in (microwave-assisted) polymer degradation and remodeling polymer characteristics for recycling and / or re-purposing for other applications.
Areas of Specialty: Synthesis for Drug Development
I have also extended the use of microwave irradiation to studies in (microwave-assisted) polymer degradation and remodeling polymer characteristics for recycling and / or re-purposing for other applications.
Areas of Specialty: Synthesis for Drug Development
Institutional Service
- University Lab Safety Committee Member
- CCB Professional Development Committee Member
- Health Professions Advisory Committee Member
- CCB DEI Committee Member
- Undergraduate Education Committee Member
- SES Dean’s Faculty Advisory Council (FAC) Member
- Undergraduate Education Committee Member
- Graduate Education Committee Member
- Undergraduate Education Committee Member
- STEM Task Force Member
- STARS Steering Committee Member
- Faculty Search Committee Member
Professional Service
- American Chemical Society Faculty Advisor: ACS Stevens Chapter
Professional Societies
- IPA – Indian Pharmaceutical Association Member
- ACS – American Chemical Society Member
- American Chemical Society Member
- Indian Pharmaceutical Association Member
Courses
CH 115 & 116 General Chemistry I and II, CH 550 Spectra and Structure, CH 243 & CH 244 Organic Chemistry I and II, CH 245 & CH 246 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and II, CH 640 Advanced Organic Chemistry