Patricia Calvo
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
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- Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Chemistry
- Kansas State University, Chemistry, 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Manhattan, KS, 66506, United States
- Kansas State University, 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Manhattan, KS, 66506, United States
ABOUt
Dr. Patricia Calvo is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Kansas State University and a researcher in polymer and organic chemistry. Her work focuses on developing precision polymer materials that address critical challenges in medicine and sustainability, including targeted cancer therapies, antimicrobial systems, and water purification technologies. By leveraging controlled polymerization techniques and innovative material design, her research aims to create scalable solutions with real-world impact. She is passionate about training the next generation of scientists through hands-on research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Assistant ProfessorKansas State University, Chemistry, 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Manhattan, 66506, United States8 Jan 2023
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Research ScientistRochal Industries, Chemistry & Biochemistry, San Antonio, TX, USA5 Jan 2016 - 1 Aug 2017
- Nova Southeastern UniversityNova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States8 Jan 2018 - 1 Aug 2023
- Chemistry LecturerTexas A&M University San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States8 Jan 2017 - 1 Aug 2018
DEGREES
- PhD, ChemistryUniversity of Florida, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Gainesville, FL, United States1 Aug 2012 - 1 Aug 2016
LANGUAGES
- GermanCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
- EnglishCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
- Spanish - Latin AmericanCan read, write and speak
- FrenchCan read and write