Dr. Kevin M. Dunn

• High-Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, JEOL, Boston, MA, August 9-13, 1999.
• Ion Trap Mass Spectroscopy, Finnigan MAT, Cincinnati, OH, September 10-15,1989.
• Fourier Transform Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, JEOL, Boston, MA,October 19-21, 1988.
• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Nicolet, Madison WI, June 15-18, 1987.
• Ph.D. in Chemical Physics, May 1986,University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712Dissertation Title: Variational Calculations of Vibrational Structure in Polyatomic MoleculesThe dissertation presents the method of vibrational configuration interaction for calculating properties of molecules in excited vibrational states. The method is applied to hydrogen cyanide, ammonia, and methyl fluoride.
• B.S. in Chemistry, June 1981, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637

• 2001-Present: Elliott Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hampden-Sydney College
• 2000: Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hampden-Sydney College
• 1992-2000: Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hampden-Sydney College
• 1993-1994: Cherry L. Emerson Fellow, Emerson Center for Scientific Computation, Emory University (Sabbatical)Collaborator: Keiji Morokuma
• 1986-1992: Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hampden-Sydney College
• Summer 1989: Visiting Scientist, Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at AustinCollaborator: James E. Boggs
• Summer 1988: Visiting Scientist, Department of Chemistry, The University of GeorgiaCollaborator: Henry F. Schaefer, III
• 1981-1986: Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at AustinSupervisor: James E. Boggs

• Chemistry 310/311: Physical Chemistry
• Chemistry 110/120: Chemical Concepts, Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
• Chemistry 104: From Caveman to Chemist
• Chemistry 151/152: Techniques of Chemistry
• Chemistry 351/352/451/452: Advanced Laboratory
• Chemistry 362/461/462: Honors Advanced Laboratory

• Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity
• American Chemical Society
• Virginia Academy of Sciences

Development Efforts

• 1991-1992: $26,000, Research Corporation, "Predicted Spectroscopic Properties of Atmospheric and Interstellar Radicals and Ions"

• Time and Temperature,, Kevin M. Dunn, John Campbell, Andrew Basinger, and Tyler Bowman, accepted, The Journal of the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild.
• The Water Discount, 2008, The Journal of the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild.
• Chapter 11 "Vibrational Energy Levels," Molecular Quantum Mechanics: Analytic Gradients and Beyond, ELTE Institute of Chemistry, Budapest, 2007, 217-226.
• A Brief Introduction to Chemistry, 2006, The Journal of the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild.
• The Dreaded Orange Spot, Winter 2005/2006, The Journal of the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild.
• The Essential Exponential by Albert A. Bartlett, Reviewed by Kevin M. Dunn, April 2006, Journal of Chemical Education, 83, 549-550.
• Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by S. M. Blinder, Reviewed by Kevin M. Dunn, March 2005, Journal of Chemical Education, 82, 383.
• Caveman Chemistry, Universal Publishers, 2003, 424 pp.
  • Reviewed by Ronald Tempest, Chemical Heritage, Fall 2005, p. 47.
  • Reviewed by Colin Baker, Education in Chemistry, March 2005, p. 55.
  • Reviewed by John Emsley, Chemistry & Industry, October 4, 2004, pp. 24-25.
  • Reviewed by Michael Matthews, Journal of Chemical Education, April 2004, pp. 490-491.
  • Reviewed by Jonathan Beard, www.ChemWeb.com, January 30, 2004.
• Alchemy in Mystery School, Eugene Burger and Jeff McBride, The Miracle Factory, 2003, pp. 203-212.
• Ab Initio Molecular Orbital Study of the Mechanism of Photodissociation of Trans-azomethane, Ruifeng Liu, Qiang Cui, Kevin M. Dunn, and Keiji Morokuma, 1996, Journal of Chemical Physics, 105, 2333-2345.
• Ab Initio Study of the Photochemical Dissociation of Methylamine, Keiji Morokuma and Kevin M. Dunn, 1996, Journal of Physical Chemistry, 100, 123-129.
• Transition State for the Dissociation of Tetrahedral N4, Keiji Morokuma and Kevin M. Dunn, 1995, Journal of Chemical Physics,102, 4904-4908.
• Ab Initio Predictions of Vibrational Frequencies for Cationic Species, P. Peterson, M. Abu-Omar, T. Johnson, R. Parham, D. Goldin, C. Henry, A. Cook, and Kevin M. Dunn, 1995, Journal of Physical Chemistry, 99, 5927-5933. (Seven Undergraduate Co-Authors)
• Infrared Band Intensity Variations During Rotamer Interconversion in Simple Alcohols and Thiols, Gwilym A. Williams, John N. Macdonald, Kevin M. Dunn, and James E. Boggs, 1992, Spectrochimica Acta, 48A, 783-790.
• The Infrared Spectrum of Cyclotetraoxygen, O4: A Theoretical Investigation Employing the Single and Double Excitation Coupled Cluster (CCSD) Method, Kevin M. Dunn, Gustavo Scuseria, and Henry F. Schaefer III, 1990, Journal of Chemical Physics, 92, 6077-6080.
• Calendar Cleaning, Kevin M. Dunn, in "Wizard's Grabbag," Rebecca Thomas, ed., Unix World, February 1990, 125-128.
• The Isolated CH Chromophore in CD2FH and CD3H, Kevin M. Dunn, 1987, Chemical Physics Letters, 139, 165-170.
• Vibrational Energy Levels of Methyl Fluoride, Kevin. M. Dunn, James E. Boggs, and Peter Pulay, 1986, Journal of Chemical Physics, 86, 5088-5093.
• Vibrational Energy Levels of Hydrogen Cyanide, Kevin M. Dunn, James E. Boggs, and Peter Pulay, 1986, Journal of Chemical Physics, 85, 5838-5846.
• Theoretical Prediction of Vibrational Spectra, III. The Harmonic Force Field and Vibrational Spectra of Aniline, Aniline-NHD and Aniline-ND 2, Zefu Niu, Kevin M. Dunn and James E. Boggs, 1985, Molecular Physics, 55, 421-432.
• Structure, Complete Harmonic Force Field, Vibrational Spectra and Infrared Intensities of Triprismane (Tetra-Cyclohexane), Yuanfang Dai, Kevin M. Dunn, and James E. Boggs, 1984, Journal of Molecular Structure, 109, 127-136.
• The Computed Force Constants and Vibrational Spectra of Cubane, Kevin M. Dunn, Peter Pulay, Christian Van Alsenoy, and James E. Boggs, 1984, Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy, 103, 268-280.

• "Time and Temperature," Kevin M. Dunn, invited lecture given at the annual meeting of the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, Palm Springs, CA, May 2, 2009.
• "Kinetics of Cold Process Soap Making Through the Determination of Residual Total Alkali," K. D. Huzek, W. W. Eskridge Jr., and K. M Dunn, , ACS Undergraduate Research Poster Session, University of Virginia, April 24, 2009 (student poster).
• "Parachemistry Demonstrations," Kevin M. Dunn, the Alchemy Conference, Las Vegas, NV, October 10-12, 2008.
• "W61: Scientific Soapmaking: The Chemistry of Handcrafted Soap," Kevin M. Dunn, workshop given at the 20th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Indiana University, July 30, 2008.
• "W8: Caveman Chemistry: Hands-On Projects in Chemical Technology," Kevin M. Dunn, workshop given at the 20th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Indiana University, July 27, 2008.
• "The Water Discount," Kevin M. Dunn, invited lecture given at the annual meeting of the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, Burlington, VT, April 27, 2008.
• Science Guest of Honor at the ConFusion Science Fiction Convention, Detroit, MI, January 18-20, 2008. Several lectures and interviews on topics in science.
• Modern Marvels: Acids, Actuality Films, first aired on The History Channel October 1, 2007.
• "Soap Chemistry," Kevin M. Dunn, invited lecture given at the annual meeting of the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, St Louis, MO, May 4, 2007.
• "Microencapsulation of Essential Oils for Cold Process Soap Making," James Baldwin and Kevin M. Dunn, ACS Undergraduate Research Poster Session, University of Virginia, April 13, 2007 (student poster).
• "W38: Caveman Chemistry: Hands-On Projects in Chemical Technology," Kevin M. Dunn, workshop given at the 19th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Purdue University, August 2, 2006. Also poster T44 of the same title.
• "Saponification Values," Kevin M. Dunn, invited lecture given at the annual meeting of the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, Portland, OR, May 10, 2006.
• "Semester of Soap," Alex Garcia, Kevin Thompon, and Kevin M. Dunn, ACS Undergraduate Research Poster Session, University of Virginia, April 14, 2006 (student poster).
• "Caveman Chemistry," Kevin M. Dunn, invited talk given to the Chemistry Club at John Tyler Community College, Richmond, VA, April 13, 2006.
• "Caveman Chemistry," Kevin M. Dunn, invited after-dinner talk given to the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society, Richmond, VA, December 2, 2005.
• "Indigo Dye," Kevin M. Dunn, talk given to the South Central Virginia Fiber Artists Guild, Hampden-Sydney, VA, July 12, 2005.
• "Dreaded Orange Spots," Kevin M. Dunn, invited lecture given at the annual meeting of the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, Pittsburg, PA, April 28, 2005.
• "Colorimetric Determination of Rancidity in Handcrafted Soap," Stephen Diegelman, Shea Duerring, Michael Kraemer, Jamey Rock, and Kevin M. Dunn, ACS Undergraduate Research Poster Session, University of Virginia, April 21, 2005 (student poster).
• "Investigation into the Intermediates and the Variations of Mauveine using Dunn's Method of Synthesis," Mithilesh Adhikari and Kevin M. Dunn, ACS Undergraduate Research Poster Session, University of Virginia, April 21, 2005 (student poster).
• "W57: Caveman Chemistry: Hands-On Projects in Chemical Technology," Kevin M. Dunn, workshop given at the 18th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Iowa State University, July 20, 2004.
• "Caveman Chemistry," Kevin M. Dunn, lecture given at the Millersville Workshop on Chemistry of Art, Millersville University, June 6, 2004.
• "Synthesis, Optimization, and Characterization of a Toluidine Dye," James Blackburn, Gram Praytor, Henry Sanders, and Kevin M. Dunn, ACS Undergraduate Research Poster Session, University of Virginia, April 15, 2004 (student poster).
• "Synthesis and Characterization of an Aniline Dye," Aaron Aylor, Philip McLeod, and Kevin M. Dunn, ACS Undergraduate Research Poster Session, University of Virginia, April 8, 2003 (student poster).
• Three workshops, "Soap," "Handspinning," and "Static Electricity," School's Out Support Conference, Columbia, SC, October 12-23, 2002.
• "Determining the Aromaticity of Boron-Nitrogen Annulenes," Michael P. Olson and Kevin M. Dunn, ACS Undergraduate Research Poster Session, University of Virginia, April 26, 2002 (student poster).
• "Improved Synthesis of Borazocine-Suspect," Sofi Bin-Salamon and Kevin M. Dunn, ACS Undergraduate Research Poster Session, University of Virginia, April 28, 2000 (student poster).
• "The Attempted Synthesis and Characterization of Borazocine," Regan Hanson and Kevin M. Dunn, ACS Undergraduate Research Poster Session, University of Virginia, April 28, 2000 (student poster).
• "Ab Initio Determination of the Barrier to Dissociation for Octaazacubane," Christopher Lea and Kevin M. Dunn, ACS Undergraduate Research Poster Session, University of Virginia, April 28, 2000 (student poster).
• Bronze from the Pottery Kiln, FIPSE Distance Learning Presentation, broadcast from Hampden-Sydney College to Lynchburg College, November 17, 1999.
• "HTML Programming and Page Design" and "Web-Based Science Courses," two separate lectures given at the VFIC/DuPont Faculty Technology Initiative, Washington and Lee University, August 2-4, 1999.
• Symmetric Pathways to the Dissociation of Octaazacubane, R. Henry, R. LeHew, E. Baggett, J. Carmouche, M. Ranson, and Kevin M. Dunn, In the Frontiers of Quantum Chemistry and Chemical Reaction, Atlanta, GA, May 21-22, 1999 (five undergraduate co-authors).
• Spinning a Yarn, FIPSE Distance Learning Workshop, Lynchburg, VA, Jan 5-8, 1999.
• Video Segment on Thermodynamics, Mysteries of Magic: Making the Impossible Possible, The Principal Film Company, First aired on The Learning Channel November 29, 1998.
• Works in Progress: From Chemist to Caveman, Hampden-Sydney College, November 4, 1998.
• Works in Progress: Minimizing the Seam of Crossing, Hampden-Sydney College, 1996.
• Theoretical Approaches to Vibrational Spectroscopy, Chemistry Department Seminar, Virginia Commonwealth University, October 3, 1991.

• A Return to the Good Old Days, Honors Lecture, Hampden-Sydney College, November 15, 1990.
• The Structure and Vibrational Spectra of Borazine and Three Deuterated Derivatives from a Combination of Theory and Experiment, Robert F. Lemert and Kevin M. Dunn, 1990, Thirteenth Austin Symposium on Molecular Structure, WM2. (Undergraduate Co-Author)
• Prediction of CH Overtones in Fluoroform from a Combination of Ab Initio and Empirical Information, Kevin M. Dunn, 1988, Twelfth Austin Symposium on Molecular Structure, P49.

• 2005-Present: Academic Affairs Committee
• 2005-Present: Executive Committee
• 2005-Present: Benefits Review Committee
• 1987-Present: Rhetoric Proficiency Exam Grader
• 1987-Present: Freshman Adviser
• 1986-Present: Beta Chi Chapter, Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity
• 1987-Present: Fencing Club Faculty Adviser
• 2001-2005: Faculty Affairs Committee (Chair, 2004-2005)
• 1994-2000: Professional Development Committee
• 1996-1997: Strategic Planning Committee
• 1989-1992: Student Affairs Committee
• 1988-1989: Admissions Committee

• 2001: Bortz Teaching Award
• 2001: Cabell Teaching Award
• 1995-1998: Elliott Associate Professor