Anna Volkert

Anna A. Volkert

 

Graduate Student
Department of Chemistry
University of Iowa
260 IATL
Iowa City, IA 55242
Phone: (319)384-3453
Email: anna-volkert(at)uiowa.edu


Academic Training

B.S. University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Comprehensive Chemistry, 2008
Ph.D. Candidate, University of Iowa, Chemistry, 2008-Present

Research Interests

  • Developing molecular imprinted polymer matrices to improve drug detection and quantitation using Raman and SERS
  • Quantifying size-tunable nanoparticles stability in dynamic solutions for biological assays
  • Characterization of nanostructure surface chemistry for enhanced nanoparticle stability

Publications

Awards and Honors

  • University of Iowa Graduate College Strategic Initiative Fund Fellowship, 2012
  • University of Iowa Graduate College Summer Fellow, 2011
  • James F. Jakobsen Graduate Conference 3rd Place Mathematical, Physical, & Engineering Sciences Division, 2011
  • Department of Chemistry Research Presentation Travel Award, 2011
  • Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Summer Fellow, 2010
  • University of Iowa Department of Chemistry Outstanding Teaching Award, 2010
  • Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students Research Presentation Travel Award, 2010
  • University of Iowa ‘Thank a Teacher’ Program Letter of Recognition, 2009
  • Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Fellow, 2009

Presentations

  • University of Iowa, Optical Science and Technology Center Annual Symposium, 2013
  • University of Iowa, Optical Science and Technology Center Annual Symposium, 2012
  • ACS Conference, 2011
  • University of Iowa, Optical Science and Technology Center Annual Symposium, 2011
  • University of Iowa, James F. Jakobsen Graduate Conference, 2011
  • Pittcon Conference, 2011
  • University of Iowa, Biosciences Interview Weekend, 2011
  • National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Chemists and Chemical Engineers Midwest Regional Conference, 2010
  • Pittcon Conference, 2010
  • University of Iowa, James F. Jakobsen Graduate Conference, 2010
  • University of Iowa, Optical Science and Technology Center Annual Symposium, 2010
  • ACS Midwest Regional Meeting, 2009
  • University of Iowa, Optical Science and Technology Center Annual Symposium, 2009
  • University of Iowa, James F. Jakobsen Graduate Conference, 2009