Jaimelee Rizzo
Department Associate Chair
Biography
Personal Quote
"Opposites attract, but only in Chemistry!"
Faculty Bio
Native Hawaiian, a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools, and a graduate of the City University of New York (earning an AS, BA, MA, M.Phil, and PhD in Organic Chemistry). Teaching organic chemistry, advanced organic chemistry, and conducting research in antimicrobial synthesis for over 20 years.
Awards and Honors
- American Chemical Society, 2017, Fellow
- American Chemical Society, 2017, E. Ann Nalley Award for Volunteer Service
- 91Ƶ, 2013, Scholarly Research Award
- American Chemical Society, NY Section, 2013, Outreach Volunteer of the Year
- American Chemical Society, 2011, Salute to Excellence
- 91Ƶ, 2009, Summer Research Award
- 91Ƶ, 2009, Faculty Excellence in Scholarship
- 91Ƶ, 2009, Kenan Award
- 91Ƶ Univeristy, 2008, Scholarly Research Award
- 91Ƶ, 2007, Presidential Award for Released Time
- Minority Access, Inc., 2006, National Role Model Award
- 91Ƶ, 2006, Eugene Lang Award
Education
BA, Queens College - CUNY
MA, Queens College - CUNY
MPhil, CUNY Graduate School and University Center
PhD, CUNY Graduate School and University Center
Research and Creative Works
Research Interest
Synthesis of Antimicrobial Surfaces
Grants, Sponsored Research and Contracts
Antibacterial Membranes
Rizzo, J. I. ICET Inc., 91Ƶ. Funded.
Antimicrobial Wound Dressings
Rizzo, J. I. Johnson & Johnson Wound Management Division, 91Ƶ. Funded.
Antimicrobial Wound Dressings
Rizzo, J. I. Johnson & Johnson Wound Management Division, 91Ƶ. Funded.
Study of Antimicrobial Action of DABCO Polymers Against Spore Contaminants
Rizzo, J. I. Batelle, U.S. Army, Other. Funded.
Synthesis of Phosphorus Analogues for Detection of Chemical Degradation
Rizzo, J. I. U.S. Army, 91Ƶ. Funded.
Courses Taught
Past Courses
BIO 395: Independent Study in Biology
BIO 480: Research in Biology
BIO 491: Internship in Biology
CHE 223: Organic Chemistry I
CHE 223: Organic Chemistry I (Lab)
CHE 223: Organic Chemistry I (Lecture)
CHE 223: Organic Chemistry I Recitation
CHE 224: Organic Chemistry II
CHE 224: Organic Chemistry II (Lab)
CHE 224: Organic Chemistry II (Lecture)
CHE 224: Orgnc Chmstry II Recitation
CHE 333: Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHE 392: Chemistry Seminar I
CHE 395: Independent Study in Chemistry
CHE 480: Research in Chemistry
CHE 492: Chemistry Seminar II
ENS 099: Concepts of Organic Chemistry
Professional Contributions and Service
Intellectual Property
Patent: Antimicrobial Polymers [Non-Provisional] , Patent Cooperation Treaty
Patent: Antimicrobial Polyurethane Foams [Non-Provisional] , Patent Cooperation Treaty
Patent: Antimicrobial Surfaces [Non-Provisional] , United States
Patent: Antimicrobial Surfaces [Non-Provisional] , United States
Patent: Antiviral Compounds [Non-Provisional] , United States
: Methods for Modulating Ion Channels [Non-Provisional] , Patent Cooperation Treaty
Patent: Antiviral Compounds [Provisional] , United States
Patent: Embedding Antibiotic Compounds in Solid Polymers [Provisional] , United States
Patent: Antimicrobial Compositions [Provisional] , Patent Cooperation Treaty
Media Contributions
Fabric Directory [Internet], 2006
“Household-Use Curtain Fabric Sustainable Fashion Canvas Fabric”
Textile World [Internet], August2006
“Microbial Elimination: Crude and Simple”
Home Textiles Today [Internet], August252006
"Bio Shield Fabrics Combat Germs”
NTI, Global Security Newswire [Internet], March32005
“Plants, Fabric Involved in Anti-Anthrax Research”
Osgood File (CBS News Radio) [Radio], April2004
“Sharp Clothes”
Kronen Zeitung (Autrian News) [Magazine], February152004
“Anthrax-Bakterien am Spieb”
ACFNEWSOURCES [Internet], January2004
"Sharp Clothes"
American Society of Microbiology News [Magazine], 2003
“Novel Surface Acting Reagents Bust Microbes”
Apotheken Umschau [Magazine], September2003
“Heilende Kleidung”
Popular Science [Magazine], July2003
"Socks That Never Smell"
New Scientist [Internet], April2003
“New Clothes Stab Bugs with Molecular Daggers”
SonntagsZeitung.ch (Swiss Science) [Magazine], April2003
“Dolchformige Molekule, die In die Fasern eingebracht werden, werden Bakterien und Pilzsporen ab”
Chemical & Engineering News [Magazine], December162002
“2002 Chemistry Highlights in Carbohydrate Research”
Chemical & Engineering News [Newspaper], June102002
“Surfaces Designed to Kill Bacteria”
Professional Memberships
- American Chemical Society
- New York Section of the American Chemical Society [Project Leader]
- New York Section of the American Chemical Society [Chair-Elect]
- New York Section of the ACS [Co-Chair, Undergraduate Research Symposium]
Department Service
- Search Committee [Committee Chair]
- Chemistry Department [Assistant Chair]
- Search Committee [Committee Chair]
- TAP committee [Committee Chair]
College Service
- Professions in Health Advisory Team [Other]
- Chemistry Club [Faculty Advisor]
University Service
- Society of Fellows [Executive Board Member]
- Scholarly Research [Committee Member]
- Public Relations Committee [Chairperson]
- Goldwater Scholarship [Committee Chair]
Professional Service
Earth Day Event - American Chemical Society [Committee Chair]
Finance Committee - ACS, NY Section [Committee Member]
Nichols Committee - ACS, NY Section [Committee Member]
Nominating Committee - ACS, NY Section [Committee Member]
Chemagination, American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society - NY Section [Executive Board Member]
American Chemical Society, NY Section [Committee Chair]
National Chemistry Week - ACS [Chairperson]