Chemistry
  Dr. Anael S. Kimaro

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D.

Department of Chemistry, Hampton University

Hampton, VA 23668


Phone: 757-727-5475
Email: anael.kimaro@hamptonu.edu


Areas of Interest:


Analytical Chemistry,environmental analytical chemistry, analytical seperations, fluorescent molecular sensors, luminescence spectroscopy. 


Professional Preparation

Institution

Major

Degree and Year

University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Chemistry and Physics

B.S.,  1987

Hampton University

Chemistry

M.S.,   1997

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Chemistry

Ph.D.,  2003


Appointments

2004- present     

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hampton University.

1998- 12/2003  

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

1997- 1998       

Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland,

Baltimore County.

1994-1997       

Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, Hampton University, Hampton, VA

1987-1994       

Secondary School Chemistry and Physics Teacher, Ilboru Secondary School, Arusha,Tanzania

Publications

  • Kimaro, A.; Kelly, L.A.; Murray, G.M.  Synthesis and Characterization of Molecularly Imprinted Ion-Exchange Resins.  Separation Science and Technology, 2005, 40, 2035-2052.
  • Kimaro, A.; Kelly, L.A.; Murray, G.M. Molecularly Imprinted Ionically Permeable Membrane for Uranyl Ion. Chemical Communication, 2001, 1282-1283.
  • Leung, W.H.; Kimaro, A.  Binding of Pb and Zn to Aluminum Oxide and Proton Stoichiometry.  Virginia Journal of Science, 2000, 51, 39-49.
 
  • Leung, W.H.; Kimaro, A. Sorptive Behavior of Silica and its Enhancement with Phosphate Treatment. Virginia Journal of Science, 1998, 49, 173-182.
  • Leung, W.H and Kimaro, A. Soil Amendment with Humic Acid and Phosphate to Promote Sorption and Retard Mobility of Zinc. Virginia Journal of Science, 1997, 48, 252-258.

Synergistic Activities

  • Memberships:  
  • American Chemical Society (ACS),

    Inter-American Photochemical Society (I-APS),

    Society for Molecular Imprinting (SMI).

  • Curricula and course improvement activities, environmental research and monitoring. 
    • Process oriented guided enquiry learning (POGIL) workshops, ACS Meeting, November 13, 2004.
    • Participated as student mentor in Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT). University of Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania) and Egerton University (Kenya),

      June 3 - August 12, 2005

    • Environmental chemistry workshop, Hampton University May 21-26, 2006.