Dr L. Shannon Davis
Assistant Professor
Analytical Chemistry

B.S. Georgia Southern University (1984)
Ph.D. University of Florida (1988)

Office: Chemistry & Nursing Rm 2212
Phone: (912) 478-5055
E-mail: sdavis@georgiasouthern.edu

Dr. Shannon Davis joined the chemistry faculty at Georgia Southern University in the fall of 2006. She is a GSU alumna, and received her Ph. D. from Dr. Russell S. Drago at the University of Florida, where she investigated the use of ruthenium cluster compounds as oxidation catalysts. Prior to returning to academia, Dr. Davis spent 18 years as a research chemist and R&D manager at Monsanto Company and Solutia Inc. Her sojourn in industry provided the opportunity to explore a wide range of technologies, including oxidation & hydrogenation catalysis, polymer chemistry, material science, & green chemistry, as well as the intricate chemistries involved in managing the overlap between science, technology, and business. In addition to her interest in green chemistry and catalysis, her work with the Women Chemists Committee of the American Chemical Society has fostered a longstanding interest in the changing role of women in the physical sciences. Outside of work, Dr. Davis enjoys spending time with her husband & family, gardening, reading, and traveling.

Courses Taught

  • Chem1145 & Chem1146 Principles of Chemistry I & II
  • Chem2242 Analytical Chemistry
  • Chem4890 Chemical Research Experience

Selected Publications

  • US Patent # 7,196,223 "Higher alcohols for solvents in amine production" (Solutia Inc, Mar 2007).
  • "Adventures of an Industrial Chemist”, Successful Women in Chemistry – Corporate America’s Contribution to Science, ACS Symposium Series #907, Hinkle and Kocsis, editors, Oxford University Press, 2005.
  • “Workshop for Women in the Chemical Sciences”, a Workshop Report to the Chemical Sciences Roundtable, National Academy Press, 2000.
  • Katritzky, Alan R.; Yao, Jiangchao; Qi, Ming; Chou, Yueting; Sikora, David J.; Davis, Shannon. “Ring Opening Reactions of Succinimides.” Heterocycles, 1998, 48(12), 2677-2691.

FULL VITA       COURSE HOME PAGES       RESEARCH
The content of personal and other unofficial home pages is not sanctioned by Georgia Southern University and does not represent official information or opinions of the University.