Organizing Committee Member
Dr. Ping Furlan
Prof
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
USA
Biography
Professor in Chemistry with twenty-one years of academic experiences at the U.S. Marchant Marine Academy (2011-present) and the University of Pittsburgh (1997-2011). Active member of American Chemical Society (ACS) and leader of various ACS major science outreach programs and 2016 Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting.
Research Area
Research with numerous publications, grants and invited presentations in the areas of developing nanomaterials for marine pollution prevention; nanoscience and technology curriculum materials; and chemistry in maritime industry curriculum materials. Recent ACS recognitions include 2017 Middle Atlantic Regional Partners for Progress and Prosperity Award, 2016 Outreach Volunteer of the Year Award, 2016 National ChemiLuminary Award Finalist, 2015 E. Ann Nalley Middle Atlantic Regional Award, and 2014 New York Section Distinguished Service Award for Leading National Chemistry Week.