Biography
A Timeline of Dr. Mila Woldman
1955 - Born in Ukraine
1957 - Moved to Novosibirsk, Russia
1972 - Graduated high school at Novosibirsk State University
1977 - Graduated with honor from Novosibirsk State University, M.S. Chemistry
1977 - 1979 - Junior researcher at Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion, Russian Academy of Science
1980 - 1984 - Ph. D. student at Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion, RAS
1982 - Married Yakov Woldman
1985 - Defended Ph. D. in Physical Chemistry
1985 - 1990 - Scientist at Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, RAS
1990 - 1994 - Senior Scientist at Boreskov Institute of Catalysis
1994 - Moved to Austin, TX, USA with the family
1995 - 2003 - Chemistry tutor and later senior tutor at learning center, Austin Community College
1997 - 1999 - Researcher at Biochemistry Dpt. of University of Texas (Organic synthesis)
2000 - 2003 - Adjunct professor, Chemistry, Austin Community College, TX
2003 - 2005 - Assistant professor of chemistry, Andrew College, GA
2005 - present - Professor of Chemistry FCCJ, FL
Research
Masters Thesis - Reactivity study of superoxide radical coordinated with metals of (IV) – (V) groups
PhD Thesis - Reactivity of coordinated dioxigen particles in redox reactions.
Latest Research Interests:
Catalytic methane coupling
Electrocatalytic conversion of methane to ethylene in solid electrolyte reactor
Temperature swing adsorption separation of gases
Children
Tatiana Woldman – age 25, International student adviser, Park University, MO
Alexandra Woldman – age 21, student at Cornell University, NY
Pets
Bradley - a shelter dog of no particular breed, 6 years old
Timmy - a red eared slider turtle
Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion, Novosibirsk, Russia
Mila and Yakov Woldman, St. Augustine, FL, 2005
The Austin, TX skyline
My dog Bradley