College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences

John A. Tossell

Professor Emeritus

Personal Data

Office Phone: 703-726-8275
Office Address: Department of Chemistry -20101 Academic Way Research, Bldg. 1, Room 309, Ashburn, VA 20147
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Education

  • B.S. Chemistry, 1966, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois:
  • General Honors and Special Honors in Chemistry.
  • M.A. Chemistry, 1967, Harvard University
  • Ph.D. Chemistry, 1972, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Research Interests

The geometric and electronic structure of various molecules and clusters occuring both in gas and condensed phases.

Major Recognitions and Honors

  • Honorary Woodrow Wilson Fellow
  • National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow
  • Distinguished Young Scientist of Maryland
  • Fellow, Mineralogical Society of America