Cherese Winstead

Cherese Winstead is the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Science & Technology at Delaware State University. Here are some key details about her background and career:

Education and Academic Career

Dr. Winstead holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Virginia Tech, an MS in Analytical Chemistry from Hampton University, and a BS in Chemistry from Delaware State University.12 She has been a faculty member at Delaware State University since 2008, starting as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry.1

Leadership Roles

• Current Position: Dean of the College of Agriculture, Science & Technology at Delaware State University (since January 2022)1
• Previously served as Interim Dean (July 2021 - January 2022)1
• Chair of the Department of Chemistry (2014-2021)12

Research and Expertise

Dr. Winstead is a polymer chemist with research interests in:

• Nanomaterials
• Biomedicine
• Energy applications
• Environmental applications2

Her work intersects materials science, engineering, physics, bioscience, and chemistry. She has served as PI, co-PI, and key personnel on grants totaling over $25 million from various funding agencies including NASA, NSF, DoD, and NIH.1

Honors and Appointments

• Appointed to the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science in 202234
• Received awards such as the Greater Philadelphia Region Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Award (2011)1

Professional Activities

• Founder and President of the Young Chemists Society, a nonprofit focused on STEM education for underrepresented students3
• Member of various professional organizations including the Delaware NASA Space Grant, Delaware Comprehensive Sickle Cell Research Center, Material Research Society, and American Chemical Society3

Dr. Winstead has made significant contributions to her field through research, teaching, and leadership in academia, demonstrating expertise in chemistry and a commitment to advancing science education and research.