ANTOINETTE SOUTH 2650 East End Blvd So, Marshall, TX 75672 |[email protected] EDUCATION Georgia Institute of Technology – Atlanta, GA Ph.D., Chemistry

2010

James Madison University – Harrisonburg, VA Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

2005

AWARDS TI:GER Fellowship Cherry Emerson Fellowship Alumni Innovation Award – Georgia Institute of Technology NSF-REU Fellowship – University of Virginia NSF-REU Fellowship – James Madison University Women in Chemistry National Honor Society TEACHING EXPERIENCE East Texas Baptist University – Marshall, TX Adjunct Professor – Chemistry Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades. West Georgia Technical College – Douglasville, GA Adjunct Professor - Chemistry Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades. James Madison University – Harrisonburg, VA Assistant Professor – Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades. Workshop leader for Expanding your Horizons Conference for young women pursuing STEM careers. Student mentor Georgia Institute of Technology – Atlanta, GA Graduate Teaching Assistant and STEP fellow General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis Taught High School Chemistry as part of the Georgia Tech Student and Teacher Enhancement Partnership. Tri-cities High School – East Point, GA RELATED EXPERIENCE United State Food and Drug Administration – Silver Spring, MD Pre-market Reviewer – Center for Devices and Radiological Health Reviewed scientific data submitted to support medical devices to determine accuracy and sufficiency. Recommended new or modified methods for testing and data analysis. Followed the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act laws and FDA regulations. Served as Lead Reviewer. Provided chemistry consults to other Lead Reviewers. Reviewed variety of pre-market submission types and adhere to deadlines. Completed coursework for New Reviewer’s Certification Program. Dow Chemical Company – Spring House, PA Senior Research Chemist Performed synthesis and characterization of new polymeric paint binders for bio-based acrylic paints. Led project to develop a new polymeric hydrophilic ion exchange resin for purifying whey proteins. Analyzed and presented data to management and provided recommendation reports. Exchanged information with clients to understand needs for product development. Completed Six Sigma coursework for project leadership.

2016-present

2016-16

2011-15

2005-08

2015-16

2010-11

Georgia Institute of Technology – Atlanta, GA Graduate Research Assistant 2005-10 Planned, conducted, and directed scientific research on the study of polymeric thin films as non-fouling and self-healing coatings for medical devices. Developed protocol for coating and characterizing non-fouling coatings for breast implants and neural electrodes. Worked in a multi-disciplinary team to commercialize a safe and effective coating for medical devices. Supervised undergraduate and graduate students on research projects, publications, and presentations. Trained undergraduate and graduate students in laboratory techniques, use of instrumentation, and chemical inventory and waste management. Reviewed technical data and scientific literature to evaluate sufficiency and accuracy of studies. Drafted replies to researchers to provide feedback on submitted work. Developed business plans and risk analyses for new products. James Madison University – Harrisonburg, VA Undergraduate Research Assistant and Peer Leader Developed microfluidic devices for portable medical diagnostics. Served as Peer Leader in General Chemistry

2003-05

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS • Gutowski, S.M.; Templeman, K.L.; South, A.B.; Gaulding, J.C.; Shoemaker, J.T.; Laplaca, M.C.; Bellamkonda, R.V.; Lyon, L.A.; Garcia, A.J. Host Response to Microgel Coatings on Neural Electrodes Implanted in the Brain. J. Biomed. Mater. Res. A. 2013, DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.34799 • Gaulding, J.C.; South, A.B.; Lyon, L.A. Hydrolytically degradable shells on thermoresponsive microgels. Colloid. Polym. Sci. 2013, 291, 99107. • Clara-Rahola, J.; Fernandez-Nieves, A.; Sierra-Martin, B.; South, A.B.; Lyon, L.A.; Kohlbrecher, J.; and Fernandez Barbero, A. Structural Properties of Thermoresponsive poly (N-isopropylacrylamide)-poly(ethyleneglycol) Microgels. J. Chem. Phys. 2012, 136, 214903. • Sierra-Martin, B.; Laporte, Y.; South, A.B.; Lyon, L.A.; Fernandez-Nieves, A. Bulk Modulus of Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Microgels through the Swelling Transition. Phys. Rev. E. 2011, 84, 011406. • Park, C.W.; South, A.B.; Hu, X.; Verdes, C.; Kim, J.K.; Lyon, L.A. Gold Nanoparticles Reinforce Self-Healing Microgel Multilayers. Colloid. Polym. Sci. 2011, 289, 583-590. • South, A.B.; Lyon, L.A. Autonomic Self-Healing of Hydrogel Thin Films. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Engl. 2010, 49, 767-771. • South, A.B.; Lyon, L.A. Direct Observation of Microgel Erosion via In-Liquid AFM. Chem. Mater. 2010, 22, 3300-3306. • Hendrickson, G.R.; Smith, M.H.; South, A.B.; Lyon, L.A. Design of Multiresponsive Hydrogel Colloids and Assemblies. Adv. Funct. Mater. 2010, 20, 1697-1712. • South, A.B.; Whitmire, R.E.; Garcia, A.J.; Lyon, L.A. Centrifugal Deposition of Microgels for Rapid Assembly of Non-Fouling Thin Films. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2009, 1, 2747-2754. • Smith, M.H.; South, A.B.; Gaulding, J.C.; Lyon, L.A. Monitoring the Erosing of Hydrolytically-Degradable Nanogels via Static Light Scattering Coupled to Asymmetric Flow field Flow Fractionation. Anal. Chem. 2009, 82, 523-530. LANGUAGES MEMBERSHIPS