Dhia A. Habboush
Professor of Analytical & Inorganic Chemistry
Phone: 203-371-7933
Email: habboushd@sacredheart.edu
 
Education
B.Sc. College of Science, University of Baghdad, Iraq (1965).
Ph.D. University of Southampton, UK (1969).
Senior Visiting Research Fellow,
University of Southampton, UK (1976-77).
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, SUNY Buffalo , (1980-82).
 
Area of Specialization
Analytical/Inorganic Chemistry. Physical Methods (Theory and Instrumentation) in Inorganic Chemistry: Electronic (Ultraviolet—Visible) Spectroscopy; Vibrational (Infrared and Raman) Spectroscopy; Mass Spectrometry; Magnetic Susceptibility; X-Ray Diffraction; Thermogravimetry; Electroanalytical (Cyclic and Normal Pulse Voltammetry).
 
Research Interest
Primary research interest is molten salts chemistry: spectroscopic thermogravimetric and electrochemical studies of species and reactions (acid-base, redox, and complex formation) in molten salts.
Other areas of interest are strengths of oxo acids and supramolecular chemistry.
 
Graduate Teaching Responsibilities
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry; Advanced Integrated Laboratory; Chemical Applications of Group Theory.
 
Other Interests
To promote a critical appreciation of the links between various areas of knowledge, mainly, science, philosophy and religion.