Fountain, III, Augustus W
Senior Instructor
Augustus W. Fountain III is an Instructor / Departmental Staff in the Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department
- Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Tenure Status
- Non-Tenure Track
International Activity
- International Activities
- Yes
- Type of Activity
- Research, Service
- Countries
- United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden
- Description
- For ten years I represented the United States at the NATO Sensors & Electronics Technology Panel by advising them on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives detection, and provided technical oversight and executive leadership for an number of research activities. As the US Army Deputy Chief Scientist I was responsible for international engagement and negotiated several international research and development agreements.
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Homeland Security, Science and Engineering (Other)
- Extended Residence in Foreign Country
- No
- Speaks Non-English Language
- No
Interest Background
- Interest Keywords
- Analytical Chemistry: Vibrational Spectroscopy, Laser Spectroscopy, Chemometrics and Electrochemistry
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Homeland Security, Science and Engineering (Other)
- Personal Focus Areas
- development of novel methodologies, especially those using optical spectroscopy, coupling of vibrational spectroscopy (both infrared and laser Raman spectroscopy), optical imaging to gather chemical information remotely
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/2003 - 06/2004 | US Army War College | Carlisle, PA | Masters | National Strategic Studies |
| 07/1992 - 08/1997 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | PhD | Chemistry |
| 08/1981 - 05/1985 | Stetson University | DeLand, FL | Bachelors of Science | Chemistry (ACS Approved) |
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Award | US Army Research & Development Award | Department of the Army |
| 2016 | Award | Presidential Rank Award | Office of the President |
| 2024 | Award | Garnet Apple Award | University of South Carolina |
| 2014 | Fellowship | Fellow | SPIE |
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