Dr. Bhagyashree Dixit
Biography
Dr. Dixit is currently a Lecturer of Chemistry at the University of Houston -Downtown.Degrees Earned
Ph.D. (Physical Chemistry) University of Bombay, India
M.Sc. (Physical Chemistry) University of Bombay, India
B.Sc. (Chemistry)University of Bombay, India
Courses Taught
Organic Chemistry I Lab (CHEM 3201)
Organic Chemistry I Lecture (CHEM 2301)
Organic Chemistry I Lab (CHEM 2101)
General Chemistry II Lecture (CHEM 1308)
General Chemistry I Lecture (CHEM 1307)
General Chemistry II Lab (CHEM 1108)
General Chemistry I Lab (CHEM 1107)
Experience Qualifications
2019-Till date Lecturer Chemistry (UHD)
2018-2019 Adjunct Faculty in Chemistry (UHD)
2011-2019 Adjunct Faculty in Chemistry (Lonestar College)
2009-2019 Adjunct Faculty in Chemistry (HCC)
1: Yadav,G.D., Mehta,P.H.and Haldavanekar,B.V.,"Capsule Membrane Phase Transfer Catalysis: Selective Alkaline Hydrolysis and Oxidation of Benzyl Chloride to Benzyl Alcohol and Benzaldehyde", Heterogeneous Catalysis and Fine Chemicals III,Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, Vol. 78, M.Guisnet et al. (Eds.), Elsevier, 503 -512 (1993).
2: Yadav,G.D.and Haldavanekar,B.V.,"Selectivity Engineering with Polymer Supported Reagents: Oxidation of Benzyl Chloride to Benzaldehyde" Reactive & Functional Polymers,32, 187 (1997).
3: Yadav,G.D.and Haldavanekar,B.V.,"Mechanistic and Kinetic Investigation of Liquid -Liquid Phase Transfer Catalysed Oxidation of Benzyl Chloride to Benzaldehyde" J.Phys.Chem., 101, 36 (1997).
4: Jadhav,V.K.,Dixit,B.A.and Tavare,N.S.,"Separation of m-and p-Aminoacetophenones through Hydrotropy", J.Chem.Eng.Data., 40, 669 (1995).
More Information
Dr. Dixit has organized many field trips, including visits to R&D centers of chemical companies and academic institutes.She also enjoys mentoringHonors students.
Dr Dixithas volunteered at various schools and local organizations for different events in the USA, UK, and India. She has also coordinated events at Regional Science Olympiad competitions hosted by Lone Star College for the past several years.
Dr. Dixit thoroughly enjoys cooking and photography.