Kandis Leslie Gilliard-AbdulAziz

Kandis Leslie Gilliard-AbdulAziz

Professor, University of Southern California
CA

Engineers!

Eleftheria Kontou
Jamie Krakover
Patricia Mokhtarian
Ifeatu Ezenwe
Roma Notani
Madel Tapia
Christine Baba
Joy Goulette
Samantha Gumenick
Linda Schadler
Katarina Obradovic-Sarkic
Moyra J. McDill
Sustainable Development
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  • What I Do

    I develop nanotechnology and materials that makes our world more sustainable.

  • Why Engineering?

    I love the challenge of the chemistry field and how it can be applied to so many disciplines from the medical field, environmental sciences, nanotechnology and sustainability. 

  • School Days

    Temple University - BS in Chemistry 
    University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, PhD in Chemistry

  • My Day At Work

    Teach students about chemistry, chemical engineering and environmental engineering 
    Lead a team of diverse researchers from all parts of the world on sustainability projects
    Travel the world to give talks and seminars on cutting-edge research

  • Hobbies

    I love to read sci-fi novels. My favorite books are by Isaac Asimov.

Biography
I help students explore science and engineering to improve the planet, like a guide showing secret paths in a big, exciting lab adventure. I make even tiny things—like molecules and reactions—feel magical.
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Volunteer Opportunities
  • I am willing to be contacted by educators for possible speaking engagements in schools or in after school programs or summer camps.
  • I am willing to host a field trip to my place of employment.
  • I am willing to be contacted about potential job shadowing by interested students.
  • I am willing to be interviewed by interested students via email.