Cliff Calloway

Biography

Dr. Calloway joined the Winthrop faculty in 1995 after completing his Ph.D. at Wake Forest University. His teaching interests focus on analytical chemistry as well as introductory chemistry for science and non-science majors. Calloway also serves as the department’s analytical instrumentation manager and system administrator for the Molecular Modeling Lab. He introduced computer-based molecular modeling, high field nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and cooperative learning to the introductory chemistry labs. He incorporated instrument-based analytical chemistry labs into the quantitative analysis lab course using a wide variety of modern instrumentation. Calloway also developed the course "Forensic Analytical Chemistry," applying instrumental analytical chemistry to problems of criminalistics. He received the Joe B. Davis Award for Excellence in Chemical Education from Winthrop's students in 2000, 2001, 2004, and 2009. His research interests focus on two areas. First is the development of novel chemical analysis instrumentation. Attention is given to design, fabrication and characterization, with the ultimate goal of advancing chemical analysis in terms of increased sensitivity, simplicity, data quality, speed of analysis, and lower cost. His second area of research interest is the incorporation of technological advancements into the undergraduate chemistry teaching laboratory courses and the visualization of chemical concepts as a means of improving student learning.

Research Interest

His research interests focus on two areas. First is the development of novel chemical analysis instrumentation. Attention is given to design, fabrication and characterization, with the ultimate goal of advancing chemical analysis in terms of increased sensitivity, simplicity, data quality, speed of analysis, and lower cost.