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Faculty Member

Dr. Lakshmi Viswanath

Education

MBA, Oklahoma Baptist University , 2016

Major: Energy Management

PhD, Oklahoma State University , 2013

Major: Organic Chemistry

MPhil (Master of Philosophy in Chemistry) , Madurai Kamaraj University , 2008

Major: Chemistry

MS, Anna University , 2006

Major: Applied Chemistry

BS, University of Madras , 2004

Major: Chemistry

Teaching

CHEM 2310

Organic Chemistry I, Fall 2026

CHEM 2310

Organic Chemistry I, Fall 2026

CHEM 2310

Organic Chemistry I, Fall 2026

CHEM 4890R

Undergraduate Research in Chemistry, Fall 2026

CHEM 2310

Organic Chemistry I, Summer 2026

CHEM 2315

Organic Chemistry I Laboratory, Summer 2026

CHEM 2320

Organic Chemistry II, Spring 2026

CHEM 2320

Organic Chemistry II, Spring 2026

CHEM 2320

Organic Chemistry II, Spring 2026

CHEM 4890R

Undergraduate Research in Chemistry, Spring 2026

Presentations

Owen, Gabriel (Presenter & Author), Viswanath, Lakshmi , ACS National Conference - Fall 2026 - Gabriel Owen, "Synthesis and Structural Analysis of Novel Subphthalocyanine–Porphyrin Dyads with Diverse Peripheral Substituents", Innovative Academy - Quick GEL, Chicago. (August, 2026)
Viswanath, Lakshmi (Presenter Only), ACS National Meeting - Fall 2026 - Viswanath, "Teaching Supramolecular Chemistry through Subphthalocyanines_ An Undergraduate Laboratory Experience", Innovation Academy - GEL Quick Grant , Chicago . (August, 2026)
Viswanath, Lakshmi , Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry, "From Bench to Classroom_ Organic Synthesis and Functionalization of Subphthalocyanines and Porphyrins", College of Science and Innoation Academy - UVU, San Francisco. (June, 2026)
Viswanath, Lakshmi , Bishop , Logan , Erickson , Josh , International Conference on Supramolecular Chemistry and Molecular Recognition (ICSCMR-26), "Hybrid Subnaphthalocyanines as Building Blocks for Photonic Materials_ Synthetic Strategies and Structural Characterization", Department of Chemistry, UVU , Philadelphia - Virtual . (April, 2026)
Owen , Gabriel , Viswanath, Lakshmi , UVU - Showcase, "Synthesis and Structural Analysis of Novel Subphthalocyanine- Porphyrin Dyads With Diverse Peripheral Substituents ", SCULPT - UVU. (April, 2026)
Owen, Gabriel , Viswanath, Lakshmi , Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research, "Synthesizing Tunable Subnaphthalocyanine Based Organic Photosensitizers", UVU , Ogden . (February 27, 2026)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Dumancas, Gerard G., Medhi, Riddhiman , Cuevas, Gabrielle Troy, Viswanath, Lakshmi , Cabo, Maurelio , Gaurana, Rnie Shayne, Bandeling, Eleo Jean, Alguno, Arnold , Lubguban, Arnold , Malaluan, Roberto , (2026) "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Green Nanotechnology" . IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1017309
Dumancas, Gerard G., Viswanath, Lakshmi , Wang, Rosa , Gondek, Emily , Lageshetty, Sathish Kumar, Solivio, Beulah , Lubguban, Arnold A., Malaluan, Roberto M., (2024) "Crotonaldehyde" . Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-824315-2.00252-9
Dumancas, Gerard G., Viswanath, Lakshmi , Wang, Rosa , Gondek, Emily , Lageshetty, Sathish Kumar, Solivio, Beulah , Lubguban, Arnold A., Malaluan, Roberto M., (2024) "Quinone" . Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-824315-2.00255-4
Dumancas, Gerard G., Viswanath, Lakshmi , Lubguban, Arnold , Solivio, Beulah , Malaluan, Roberto , Waller, Michael , (2023) "Spectroscopic and Chemometric Techniques for Pharmaceutical Applications" . American Chemical Society. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsinfocus.7e7007
Martin , Grant , DeMoss , Noah , Newman , William , Viswanath, Lakshmi , (2021) "Pharmaceutical Advances in Combating Common Cold, Herpes and Influenza" (Issue: 2, vol. 1). Alexandria : LSUA's Journal of Undergraduate Teaching and Research. https://www.lsua.edu/docs/default-source/the-oak-leaf---lsua-journal/2021-publications/november-ol.pdf?sfvrsn=b825bce2_8
Viswanath, Lakshmi , (2021) "Recent Developments in Metal Catalyzed Alder-Ene reactions" (Issue: 1, vol. 1). Louisiana State University of Alexandria : Undergraduate Journal of Teaching & Research . https://www.lsua.edu/docs/default-source/the-oak-leaf---lsua-journal/2021-publications/november-ol.pdf?sfvrsn=b825bce2_8

Awards

Quick GEL - Travel and Gap

Innovation Academy - August 7, 2026

Awarded a $4,500 GEL Quick (Travel & Gap) Grant for the project “From Bench to Classroom_ Organic Synthesis and Functionalization of Subphthalocyanines and Porphyrins.” The project supports the integration of faculty research with undergraduate engaged learning by providing students with hands-on experience in the synthesis, purification, and spectroscopic characterization of functionalized subphthalocyanine and porphyrin systems. Students are involved in authentic research activities that strengthen their laboratory skills, scientific reasoning, data interpretation, and understanding of structure–property relationships in organic and supramolecular chemistry. The funding also supports dissemination of the research through presentations and other scholarly activities and helps translate research experiences into meaningful classroom and laboratory learning opportunities. The project reflects my broader goal of connecting undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, and active research in a way that prepares students for advanced study, professional programs, and future research experiences.

COS SAC Annual Faculty Award Letter

College of Science - Scholarly Activities Committee - March 19, 2026

Selected for the 2026 College of Science Scholarly Activities Committee (SAC) Annual Faculty Award for my research proposal, “Tuning Subphthalocyanine–Porphyrin Architectures through Diverse Peripheral Functionalization.”The award provided $1,135 in research-supplies funding and a $4,000 Summer Award to support the project. The research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and investigation of functionalized subphthalocyanine–porphyrin architectures and supports continued faculty-led undergraduate research and scholarly dissemination through student involvement, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.

Flex Teaching Award for Best Design - CHEM 2310

The Academic Affairs Online Learning Council - March 2, 2026

Selected as the recipient of UVU’s Flex Teaching Award for Best Design (2025-2026) for CHEM 2310_ Organic Chemistry I after multiple rounds of review by the Academic Affairs Online Learning Council. Traditionally, three Flex Teaching Awards are presented annually; however, only one award was presented this year, making this recognition particularly meaningful to me. My course was recognized for its strong alignment, thoughtful instructional design, innovative teaching strategies, and clear focus on student success. I am especially proud of this recognition because the course represents several years of intentional development, continuous reflection, and refinement based on student feedback and learning needs.

Associate Fellow Higher Education Academy

Office of Teaching and Learning - May 31, 2022

The Higher Education Academy (HEA)is an international, non-profit organization that promotes teaching excellence in higher education. HEA is a subsidiary of UK-based Advance HE. There are more than 150,000 HEA fellows in the world. UVU is the first American institution to be accredited by the HEA to offer fellowship recognition to faculty, administrators, and staff supporting learning. Fellowships are earned through written reflection and interaction with an HEA Mentor to demonstrate how one’s teaching/supporting learning practices fulfill the dimensions of the UK Professional Standards Framework (PSF). The PSF is the heart of the Higher Education Academy fellowship recognition program. This internationally recognized articulation of the necessary actions, values, and knowledge to effective teaching/supporting learning provides the framework for peer dialogue and personal reflection of practices.