George Armstrong

Professor of Chemistry

Tougaloo College

Chemistry Department

Contact Information:
500 West County Line Road
Tougaloo, MS 39174

Education
Knoxville College	B.S.	1973	Chemistry
Atlanta University	M.S.	1965	Chemistry
Akaron University	Ph.D.	1960	Polymer Science

Positions & Employment
2001-2008	Tougaloo College, Professor
1999-2001	Tevco, Inc., Research Scientist
1994-1999	Revlon Research Center, Research Manager
1982-1999	Alcoa Technical Center, Research Manager
1978-1982	LOF Technical Center, Group leader
1972-1978	Union Carbide Research Center, Research Scientist

Research Interests

Polyurethane, Polymeric membrane development for enhance Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell Performance.

Research Mentoring

Served as an advisor for 15 undergraduate students. This resulted in several poster presentations by the students, as well as presentations Professor Armstrong.

Institution/Departmental Committee Memberships

General Education Committee

Professional Memberships

ACS
NOBCChE

Collaborators

Dr. Devinder Mahajan
BNL/SBU Joint Appointment

Synergistic Activities or Collaborations

National Council for Science and the Environment Encyclopedia of Earth: Topic Editor for Environmental Chemistry (2006-present)
Appointed Chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee, American Chemical Society New York Section (2008-present)
American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Education National Conference Programming: Symposium Organizer (2006-08)

Existing Institution Research Laboratory or Research Center

Department of Homeland Security, National Transportation Security, Center of Excellence - Rersearch on and training in transportation Security
Number of participants - Three institutions
Funding Agency - DHS
Role of Professor Armstrong - Interm Director

BNL Experiences

Year 1 -
Mentor - Dr. Devinder Mahajan, BNL/SBU
Project Name - Catalyzed Conversion of Methanol into Higher Oxygenates; Effect of Direct Oxidation of Methanol, Ethanol, Propanol and Mixed Alcohol Feeds on the Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell Performance
Description - The conversion of biomass achieved by thermochemical methods offers a novel and practical approach to fuel and chemical production; Effect of Direct Oxidation of Methanol and Mixed Alcohol Feeds on the Proton Exchange Membrane PEM Fuel Cell Performance

Personal Comments

Through the FaST program, I have become more aware of connecting class learning to research and the "real world."

For more information about the Faculty and Student Team program, contact:

Noel Blackburn
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Building 438, PO Box 5000
Upton, New York 11973-5000
(631) 344-2890
(631) 344-5832 fax