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Degree(s):

• B.S. Chemistry and Mathematics, Missouri State University, December 1988
• Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Florida, December 1992

Department:

Title(s):

• Professor

Achievements:

• Assoc. Editor, Frontiers in Chemistry

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Links:

• faculty directory page
• Research group webpage

Bio:

Dr. Smith is Professor of Chemistry and Co-Founder of Hand Technologies, LLC at Mississippi State University (MSU). He is the immediate past Department Head and immediate past Director of the Advanced Composites Institute at MSU. Dr. Smith received a B.S. in chemistry and mathematics from Missouri State University (1988) and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Florida under the direction of Prof. Ken Wagener (1992). Professional interests include science & technology leadership, technology transition, and faculty/student entrepreneurship. Research interests include synthesis, properties, and commercialization of market-driven advanced materials for energy, communications, biomedical, environmental, and aerospace applications.