Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Department Chair
Education
B.S., The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
Ph.D., Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Faculty
Postdoctoral Associate, The Pennsylvania State University, Natural Products and Disease Prevention, 2013
Ph.D., The University of California at Davis, Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry, Department of Viticulture and Enology, 2010
B.A., Mills College, Chemistry, 2002
My laboratory is focused on studying food-derived polyphenols, such as wine and grape anthocyanins, as potential agents in the prevention and treatment of cancer. The work is largely centered on understanding how these natural products are transformed in the body and how their anti-cancer activities can be improved in vivo through increased bioavailability. Understanding the metabolism of polyphenols in the digestive tract is an important step in determining how these compounds can impact human health. Specifically, my laboratory studies the transformation of these food molecules by gut microflora, which play a major role in polyphenol metabolism and production of bioactive metabolites. We are also interested in modulating phase II metabolism activity as a way to improve the bioavailability and bioactivity of these food compounds. Mammalian cells in culture, mouse models and human subjects are used to study the transformations and bioefficacy of food-related polyphenols. The research of my lab also serves the California wine industry by studying wine quality and sustainability, particularly in the south San Joaquin Valley. Polyphenols are important for the sensorial and health-related qualities of a finished wine, as well as for its stability. Therefore, we are particularly interested in investigating ways that local grape producers and wineries can manipulate the polyphenol content of grapes and wines. Additionally, we study methods of preserving the sustainability of grape production, which may be under threat from climate change.
1. 2012 Sarah C. Forester, Yeyi Gu, and Joshua D. Lambert. Inhibition of starch digestion by the green tea polyphenol (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. 56(11): 1647-1654. 2. 2012 Sarah C. Forester, Ying Yng Choy, Andrew L. Waterhouse and Patricia I. Oteiza, The anthocyanin metabolites, gallic acid, 3-O-methylgallic acid, and 2,4,6-trihydroxybenzaldehyde decrease human colon cancer cell viability by regulating pro-oncogenic signals. Molecular Carcinogenesis. DOI: 10.1002/mc.21974. 3. 2011 Sarah C. Forester and Joshua D. Lambert. The role of antioxidant versus pro-oxidant effects of green tea polyphenols in cancer prevention. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. 55(6): 844-854. 4. 2010 Sarah C. Forester and Andrew L. Waterhouse. Gut metabolites of anthocyanins, gallic acid, 3-O-methylgallic acid, and 2,4,6-trihydroxybenzaldehyde inhibit cell proliferation of Caco-2 cells. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 58(9): 5320-5327. 5. 2009 Sarah C. Forester and Andrew L. Waterhouse. Metabolites are key to understanding health effects of wine polyphenolics. Journal of Nutrition. 139:1824S-1831S. 6. 2008 Sarah C. Forester and Andrew L. Waterhouse. Identification of cabernet sauvignon anthocyanin gut microflora metabolites. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56(19):9299-9304.
B.S. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Ph.D. Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
M.S., University of Cologne, Germany
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
My research program is concerned with the synthesis, study, and application of a variety of new macrocyclic compounds. These materials are targeted to: obtain structural and functional mimics of metalloproteins and -enzymes; develop new ligands with unique affinity for studies in host-guest鈥� chemistry, specifically anion binding and transport; study questions of fundamental interest such as the nature of aromaticity. Students working in my research laboratory will learn modern methods of organic, inorganic, and organometallic synthesis. Furthermore, students will learn to operate modern chemistry instrumentation such as NMR, IR, UV-Vis, GC-MS, and electrochemistry, as well as learn to interpret the spectra and other data obtained with this instrumentation.
Ph.D. Essex University, UK
B.S. University of California Davis
Ph.D. University of California Los Angeles, School of Medicine
I am currently serving as a full-time lecturer in Introductory and General Chemistry.
My areas of research include Methamphetamine neurotoxicity with emphasis on the metabolism of by-products as well as the cellular mechanisms of both initial signaling in and the subsequent down-regulation of dopaminergic cells of the substantia nigra.
My background is in Natural Products Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis as well as Molecular Pharmacology. I spent 17 years working as a Criminalist in the Kern County Crime Lab in the areas of Toxicology and Forensic Biology/DNA. Prior to this I spent several years as a Winemaker, Brandymaker and Wine Chemist in the California wine industry.
M.A. University of California, Fresno
B.Sc.: University of Isfahan M.Sc.: University of Mazandaran
Ph.D.: University of Mazandaran
Dr. Kiani has taught courses in the following areas: General Chemistry, Fundamentals of analytical chemistry, Instrumental methods of analysis, Advanced topics in analytical chemistry, Surface analysis and characterization, and Electrochemical methods: fundamentals and applications.
Dr. Kiani's research is focused on the following areas: Bipolar electrochemistry (Wireless electrochemistry), Functional Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis and Energy Applications, Flexible electrochemical devices, Electrochemistry of liquid metals, Water splitting, CO2 and N2 reduction, and Fuel cell reactions.
A Soft Variable鈥怉rea Electrical鈥怐ouble鈥怢ayer Energy Harvester, V. Vallem, E. Roosa, T. Ledinh, W. Jung, T. Kim, S. Rashid鈥怤adimi, A. Kiani, M. D. Dickey, Advanced Materials, 2021, 33, 2103142 Interfacial Tension Modulation of Liquid Metal via Electrochemical Oxidation, M. Song, K. E. Daniels, A. Kiani, S. Rashid-Nadimi, M. D. Dickey, Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2021, 3, 2100024 Dynamic control of reflective/diffusive optical surfaces on EGaIn liquid metal, K. Nakakubo, H. Yoshioka, K. Morita, R. Ishimatsu, A. Kiani, H. Hallen, M. D. Dickey, Y. Oki, Optical Materials Express, 2021, 11, 2099 Overcoming Rayleigh鈥揚lateau instabilities: Stabilizing and destabilizing liquid-metal streams via electrochemical oxidation, M. Song, K. Kartawira, K. Hillaire, C. Li, C. Brittain Eaker, A.Kiani, K. E. Daniels, M. D. Dickey, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 2020, 117, 19026 Materials tactile logic via innervated soft thermochromic elastomers, Y. Jin, Y. Lin, A.Kiani, I. D. Joshipura, M. Ge, M. D. Dickey Nature Communication, 2019, 13;10, 4187. Synthesis of Pt nano catalyst in the presence of carbon monoxide: superior activity towards hydrogen evolution reaction, M. Sadeghi dehcheshmeh, A. Kiani, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2019, 44, 23969. Fabricated Cu2O porous foam using electrodeposition and thermal oxidation as a photocatalyst under visible light toward hydrogen evolution from water, P. Shahbazi, A Kiani, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2016, 41, 17247. Digital versatile disc bipolar electrode: a fast and low-cost approach for visual sensing of analytes and electrocatalysts screening, M. Shayan, A. Kiani, Analytica Chimca Acta 2015, 888, 52 Two-step Bipolar electrochemistry: generation of composition gradient and visual screening of electrocatalytic activity, H. Termehbaf, M. Shayan, A. Kiani, Langmuir, 2015, 48, 13238. Fabrication of metal sulfide porous foams via electrodeposition and galvanic replacement reaction P. Shabzai, A. Kiani, Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells 2015, 134, 165. Self-Movement of Water Droplet at the Gradient Nanostructure of Cu Fabricated Using Bipolar Electrochemistry, N. Dorri, P. Shahbazi, A. Kiani, Langmuir 2014, 30, 1376.b
I received my Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Mazandaran in 2006. I used to work as Associate Professor at the University of Isfahan before moving to North Carolina State University as visiting professor and then to California State University Bakersfield. In addition, I have been a visiting scholar in Professor Allen J. Bard鈥檚 group at the University of Texas at Austin and visiting professor in Professor Michael Dickey鈥檚 group at North Carolina State University.
B.S., Humboldt State University
Ph.D., Washington State University
My research focuses on the production (biosynthesis) of plant natural products with a particular attention on Capsaicinoids (pungent principle of peppers) and Terpenoids (monoterpenes and diterpenes). Most of this effort centers around four distinct areas of inquiry: Determine identity and quantity of specific plant derived metabolites Establish site of metabolite accumjulation Characterize enzymes involved in biosynthetic pathways Determine potential for use as bioactive agents (e.g. antibiotics) Students working in my laboratory will learn modern methods of organic and biochemistry, utilizing instrumental analysis extensively. Students will learn to operate instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, UV/Vis, and IR spectroscopy.
M.S. Chemistry, University of California, Santa Cruz
M.S. Chemistry, University of California, Santa Cruz
B.S. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
M.A. Boston University
Ph.D. University of California, Davis
Dr. Solano regularly teaches courses in organic chemistry (most frequently, CHEM 2300). She has also taught research methods and senior seminar.
Dr. Solano's expertise is in synthetic organic chemistry, specifically in the preparation of biologically relevant heterocycles. Research in the Solano lab focuses on two projects: (1) the development of environmentally benign preparative methods of heterocycles and (2) a collaborative project studying lysyl oxidase (LOX) via the synthesis of small molecule inhibitors. In addition to synthetic work, Dr. Solano has also made contributions in chemical education and published in that area.
B.S. University of Redlands M.S. University of California, Riverside
Ph.D. University of California, Riverside
I have mostly taught the lecture and lab for the following subject areas: General Chemistry (1010, 1000, 1001), Analytical Chemistry (1100, 3100) and Physical Chemistry (1600).
I have a background in both analytical chemistry and chemical education. My graduate research in analytical chemistry focused on developing new methods for determining the structure of biological molecules 鈥� primarily peptides and proteins 鈥� in the gas phase using mass spectrometry. I also performed chemical education research focusing on the development and implementation of concept maps in large-enrollment general chemistry courses as a method to improve student learning gains. More recent chemical education projects have focused on the combination of flipped classroom and virtual reality in-class activities. Current research interests include: (1) characterization and quantification of phthalate esters in the soils around the Central Valley using existing EPA methods, (2) development of new methods of characterization of environmental pollutants, and (3) developing, implementing, and assessing more engaging learning environments in general chemistry lecture and laboratory courses. Students interested in environmental chemistry, chemical education, or both are encouraged to reach out via email to discuss research position availability.
Staff
A.A. Bakersfield College, Liberal Arts
B.A. University of La Verne, Business Administration
M.B.A. University of La Verne, Business Administration, Management & Leadership
Education
B.S. in Biochemistry and Biology - 乐播传媒app最新版本
AA in Biological and Physical Sciences 鈥� Porterville Community College
AS in Biological and Physical Sciences - Porterville Community College
AS-T in Biology - Porterville Community College
B.S. in Biochemistry - 乐播传媒app最新版本
Affiliated & Former Faculty
Education
B.S. 乐播传媒app最新版本; M.S. University of Arizona; Ph.D. Clark
University
Research
My primary research interest is the chemical and structural characterization of proteins
and enzymes. Research in my laboratory integrates techniques from the areas of molecular
and microbiology, proteomics, and spectroscopy in order to fully characterize enzymes
of interest. Information of specific projects available in my laboratory can be found
on my research page.
Education
B.S. 乐播传媒app最新版本; M.S. University of Arizona; Ph.D. Clark
University
Research
My primary research interest is the chemical and structural characterization of proteins
and enzymes. Research in my laboratory integrates techniques from the areas of molecular
and microbiology, proteomics, and spectroscopy in order to fully characterize enzymes
of interest. Information of specific projects available in my laboratory can be found
on my research page.
B.S. Southern Illinois University Carbondale M.S. Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Education
B.S. Towson University M.S. Towson University Ph.D. George Mason University
Teaching
I teach General Chemistry, Foundations of Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, and
Food Science lecture and laboratory courses.
Research
My background is in Science Education Research (Chemistry) and Learning Technologies.
My research interests are implementing game-based learning environments into undergraduate
college chemistry curricula in order to facilitate methods for active and experiential
learning, particularly in the context of lecture settings where students are often
passive learners. The focus of my dissertation research was on evaluating the implementation
of a chemistry video game into an undergraduate General Chemistry course where I concentrated
on evaluating knowledge gains of chemistry content and attitudinal increase toward
chemistry. The results of my dissertation showed that the chemistry SEG lead to a
significant increase in students鈥� knowledge of chemistry concepts, thereby indicating
the potential for implementing SEGs into undergraduate college chemistry curricula.
Additional research interests include investigating how Serious Educational Games
(SEGs) can be used to increase motivation, engagement, and how they can be implemented
as tools for measurement of assessment as research shows that SEGs can serve as tools
for assessment and that there is a link between engagement, motivation, attitude,
and knowledge gains in science class. By increasing attitude toward chemistry the
goal is to also see an increase in engagement and motivation to learn chemistry.
Publications
Annetta, L.A., Keaton, W., Shapiro, M., & Burch, J.L. (In Review). Competency-Based
education in science teacher education: The next disruptive innovation or the next
disruption? Journal of Science Teacher Education (submitted 07-06-17). Lamb, R., Annetta,
L., Firestone, J. B., Vallett, D. B., Shapiro, M., Matthews, B., Akmal, T. & McManus,
C. (In Review). Psychosocial factors impacting STEM career selection in Computer Science
and Engineering. Social Science Research (2016). Annetta, L. A., Shapiro, M., & Abbasi,
S. (In Review). Critical perspectives on implementing Serious Educational Games: How
societal pressures, cognitive attributes, assessment, and learning through failure
are providing new research paradigms. Journal of Science Education and Technology
(submitted 11-29-16). Annetta, L. A., Lamb, R., Vallett, D., & Shapiro, M. (In Review).
Project based learning progressions: Identifying the nodes of learning in a project
based environment. Journal of the Learning Sciences (submitted 6-30-15). Lamb, R.,
Annetta, L., Shapiro, M., & Matthews, B. (Accepted). Examining human behavior in video
games: The development of a computational model to measure aggression. Journal of
Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics. Annetta, L. A., Shapiro, M., & Matthews,
B. (2016). Serious Educational Game design: Overlapping game design with instructional
design. In R. L. Lamb & D. D. McMahon (Eds.), Educational and Learning Games: New
Research. New York, NY: Nova Publishing.
Conference Presentations
Shapiro, M., Annetta, L.A. (April 23, 2017). Learning chemistry concepts through serious
game play. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for
the Research in Science Teaching (NARST), San Antonio, TX. Annetta, L.A., Shapiro,
M., & Lamb, R. (April 23, 2017). Entrepreneurial Thinking: Cross Cutting Concepts
for Science Teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association
for the Research in Science Teaching (NARST). San Antonio, TX. Shapiro, M., Annetta,
L.A. (August 3, 2016). Learning Chemistry via Serious Educational Games. Paper presented
at the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE). Greeley, CO. Shapiro, M.,
Merkebu, J., Annetta, L.A., Kitsantas, A. (August 3, 2016). The Effect of Game Design
on Chemistry Students鈥� Metacognitive Processes. Paper presented at the Biennial Conference
on Chemical Education (BCCE). Greeley, CO. Annetta, L.A., Shapiro, M., Stribling,
S., Menditto, A., Kurz, L.A., Berkeley, S., & Luh, A. (April 15, 2016). Developing
a Project Based Learning Progression in a Development Project. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the National Association for the Research in Science Teaching
(NARST). Baltimore, MD. Vallett, D., Lamb, R., Annetta, L.A., & Shapiro, M. (April
15, 2016). Intersection of Creativity and the Design Process in SEG Design-Based Research.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Research
in Science Teaching (NARST). Baltimore, MD. Lamb, R., Annetta, L.A., Firestone, J.,
Vallett, D., Shapiro, M. & Matthews, B. (January 8, 2016). Examination of moderators
of student cognition, affect, and learning outcomes using Serious Educational games,
Serious Games and Simulations in the science classroom. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE). Reno, NV. Annetta,
L.A., Lamb, R., Vallett, D., Shapiro, M. & Matthews, B. (January 7, 2016). Developing
a Project Based Learning Progression in a Technology Rich Environment. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE). Reno,
NV. Shapiro, M., Luh, A., Annetta, L. (October 2, 2015). Learning progressions in
science: Implications for students with LD. Poster presented at the Council for Learning
Disabilities Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Lamb, R., Vallett, D., Annetta, L.,
Petrie, K., Cheng, R., Shapiro, M., Matthews, B. (April 12, 2015) Examination of latent
class profile transition analysis of K-12 students STEM career selection moderated
using Serious Educational Games. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National
Association for the Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Chicago, IL. Vallett, D.,
Lamb, R., Annetta, L., Cheng, R., Shapiro, M., Matthews, B. (April 12, 2015) The influence
of Serious Educational Game Design on student interest in STEM. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the National Association for the Research in Science Teaching
(NARST), Chicago, IL. Petrie, K., Lamb, R., Vallett, D., Annetta, L., Cheng, R., Shapiro,
M., Matthews, B. (April 12, 2015) Individual differences/moderators of science content
via 21st century skill acquisition using Serious Educational Games. Poster presented
at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Research in Science Teaching
(NARST), Chicago, IL. Lamb, R., Annetta, L., Vallett, D., Firestone, J., Petrie K.,
Shapiro, M., Matthews, B., Lamb, R. E., Cunningham, K.R., Hiliker, H. (April 3, 2015).
Factors influencing STEM major and career selection, Poster presented at Washington
State University Academic Showcase. Pullman, WA. Petrie, K., Lamb, R., Vallett, D.,
Annetta, L., Cheng, R., Shapiro, M., Matthews, B. (January 9, 2015) Examination of
individual differences and moderators of science content and 21st Century Skill acquisition.
Paper presented at the National conference of Association of Science Teacher Education
(ASTE), Portland, OR. Lamb, R., Vallett, D., Annetta, L., Petrie, K., Cheng, R., Shapiro,
M., Matthews, B. (January 9, 2015) Latent class profile transition analysis of student
STEM career selection using Serious Educational Games. Paper presented at the National
conference of Association of Science Teacher Education (ASTE), Portland, OR.
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