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Amy Chu
Assistant Professor at Mills College
Amy Chu is currently an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Saint Mary's College of California.4 She previously held the position of Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Mills College in Oakland, CA from 2020 to 2022.3 After Mills College closed in June 2022, she transitioned to her current role at Saint Mary's College.3
Research and Expertise
Dr. Chu specializes in:
- Inorganic chemistry
- Organometallic syntheses
- Catalysis
She is particularly passionate about research topics related to green and sustainable chemistry.5 Her work focuses on designing metallic catalysts to enhance sustainability and efficiency in chemical processes.
Academic Background
Dr. Chu completed her postdoctoral research with the Goldberg Group at the University of Pennsylvania before joining Mills College.12 She holds the Rhoda Goldman Endowed Chair in Chemistry at Saint Mary's College.6
Teaching and Research
At Saint Mary's College, Dr. Chu:
- Uses active learning techniques to incorporate green and sustainable chemistry principles into her teaching4
- Leads a research group that welcomes students from various natural science disciplines7
- Focuses on developing more sustainable chemical processes through her research
Her expertise in rare earth elements and their role in clean energy technologies has led to her contributing to publications and discussions on the environmental and economic impacts of these materials in the energy transition.12
