Michael Messina
Professor
Education
Ph.D., Chemistry April 1992: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Advisor: Professor Rob D. Coalson
Thesis Title: “Quantum Dynamics of Many-Body Systems”
B.S., Chemistry May 1987: State University of New York at Stony Brook
A.S., Chemistry May 1985: Nassau Community College, Nassau, N.Y.
Specialization in Teaching
General Chemistry (I)
General Chemistry (II)
Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Physical and Quantitative Methods in Chemistry
Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy Laboratory
Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory
Research Interests
Computational quantum dynamics
H atom tunneling in enzyme-catalyzed quantum dynamics
The coupled electron-nuclear quantum dynamics of metal-mediated dihydrogen activation
Development of Modules for the real-time visualization of laser-molecule interactions (UV, IR)
Development of algorithms for solving the time-dependent Schrodinger equation for long-time non-adiabatic processes
Professional Service
Member: University Curriculum Committee
Chair: CHM Department Scholarship Committee
Transfer Advising: Department of Chemistry
Member: University IDS Advisory Council
Honors & Awards
Mobay Scholar: University of Pittsburgh, 1987
Mellon Fellow: University of Pittsburgh, 1989-1990
Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award, UNC Wilmington, 2002
Distinguished Teaching Professorship Award, UNC Wilmington, 2003
Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar, 2007 - 2011
Board of Governors Award for Teaching Excellence, UNC Wilmington, 2012