Anna V. Walter

Anna V. Walter is a highly experienced professional in materials engineering and chemistry, with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Engineering from Purdue University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware. Walter has served in various capacities, including a Development Scientist at Hexcel Corporation, where responsibilities involve studying carbon fiber precursors, and a Polymer Research Scientist at Daikin America, focusing on fluorinated polymers. Teaching roles include Co-Instructor for MSE 420 at Purdue University and multiple positions as a Teaching Assistant and Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in chemistry. Research experience spans across prestigious institutions including the Advanced Materials Research Laboratory and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, specializing in areas such as atomic layer deposition and the synthesis of organometallic complexes. Walter has also contributed to outreach programs, enhancing engineering education for pre-service teachers.