Peter J. Kett
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Biography
Hendrix College - Chemistry
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Higher Education
Peter
Kett
Conway, Arkansas
PhD in Physical Chemistry with a specialty in IR spectroscopy and the non-linear optical technique of Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy. Have carried out research looking at the formation and use of model biological membranes for studying protein/lipid interactions and as the basis of a biosensor.
Experience
University of Cambridge
Supervisor for Undergraduate Chemistry Courses
Supervised groups of two or three undergraduate students taking an introductory general Chemistry course, or an upper-level course on "High Resolution Molecular Spectroscopy"
University of Cambridge
Graduate Student Researcher
Investigated the structure of mono- and multilayer films on a gold surface using the non-linear optical technique of Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) Spectroscopy in conjunction with other infrared spectroscopic techniques. Looked at the structure of self assembled monolayers (SAMs), polyelectrolyte multilayer films, and model biological membranes composed of phospholipids and/or cholesterol monolayers adsorbed onto hydrophobic or hydrophilic SAMs.
University of Cambridge
Graduate Student
Graduate student in the Department of Chemistry, carrying out research, teaching undergraduates and supervising laboratory courses
Hendrix College
Visiting Assistant Professor
Peter worked at Hendrix College as a Visiting Assistant Professor
North Carolina State University
Postdoctoral Researcher
Investigated the templated assembly of protein, peptide and lipid structures within anodized aluminum oxide (AAO) nanotubes, and developed AAO based devices for biosensing applications.
Education
University of Cambridge
MSci/BA
Natural Sciences (Chemistry); Chemistry; Mathematics; Physics; Geology
University of Cambridge
PhD
Chemistry
Thesis Title: “The Structure of Multilayer Films Studied by Sum Frequency Generation Spectroscopy” Description: Investigated the structure of mono- and multilayer films on a gold surface using the non-linear optical technique of Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) Spectroscopy in conjunction with other infrared spectroscopic techniquesUniversity of Cambridge
Supervisor for Undergraduate Chemistry Courses
Supervised groups of two or three undergraduate students taking an introductory general Chemistry course, or an upper-level course on "High Resolution Molecular Spectroscopy"University of Cambridge
Graduate Student Researcher
Investigated the structure of mono- and multilayer films on a gold surface using the non-linear optical technique of Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) Spectroscopy in conjunction with other infrared spectroscopic techniques. Looked at the structure of self assembled monolayers (SAMs), polyelectrolyte multilayer films, and model biological membranes composed of phospholipids and/or cholesterol monolayers adsorbed onto hydrophobic or hydrophilic SAMs.University of Cambridge
Graduate Student
Graduate student in the Department of Chemistry, carrying out research, teaching undergraduates and supervising laboratory courses
Publications
Effect of multiple group orientations on sum frequency generation spectra
Molecular Physics
A theoretical investigation into the effect of multiple methyl group orientations on a Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) spectrum. SFG spectra were simulated for monolayer thin films on a gold surface in which the methyl groups were pointing in one of two directions. The focus was on the effect of the methyl group orientations on the phases of the resonances in the resulting spectra (i.e. whether they were peaks or dips).
Effect of multiple group orientations on sum frequency generation spectra
Molecular Physics
A theoretical investigation into the effect of multiple methyl group orientations on a Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) spectrum. SFG spectra were simulated for monolayer thin films on a gold surface in which the methyl groups were pointing in one of two directions. The focus was on the effect of the methyl group orientations on the phases of the resonances in the resulting spectra (i.e. whether they were peaks or dips).
Orientation of cholesterol in hybrid bilayer membranes calculated from the phases of methyl resonances in sum frequency generation spectra
Journal of Chemical Physics
Building on a previous publication (Molecular Physics, 111, 2013, 173-185) this was an investigation into the effect on a Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectrum of there being methyl groups in multiple orientations, but considering the case when there are an unequal number of groups pointing in the two directions. The theoretical SFG spectra that were simulated were compared to the experimental spectra of cholesterol to determine the tilt angle of cholesterol in a monolayer adsorbed onto either a hydrophobic or hydrophilic self assembled monolayer (SAM).
Effect of multiple group orientations on sum frequency generation spectra
Molecular Physics
A theoretical investigation into the effect of multiple methyl group orientations on a Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) spectrum. SFG spectra were simulated for monolayer thin films on a gold surface in which the methyl groups were pointing in one of two directions. The focus was on the effect of the methyl group orientations on the phases of the resonances in the resulting spectra (i.e. whether they were peaks or dips).
Orientation of cholesterol in hybrid bilayer membranes calculated from the phases of methyl resonances in sum frequency generation spectra
Journal of Chemical Physics
Building on a previous publication (Molecular Physics, 111, 2013, 173-185) this was an investigation into the effect on a Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectrum of there being methyl groups in multiple orientations, but considering the case when there are an unequal number of groups pointing in the two directions. The theoretical SFG spectra that were simulated were compared to the experimental spectra of cholesterol to determine the tilt angle of cholesterol in a monolayer adsorbed onto either a hydrophobic or hydrophilic self assembled monolayer (SAM).
Sum Frequency Generation Spectrum of a Self-Assembled Monolayer Containing Two Different Methyl Group Orientations
Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
A comparison of the experimental Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectrum of a self assembled monolayer (SAM) of 2,4-dimethylbenzenethiol (DMBT) with the theoretical predictions from a previous publication (Molecular Physics, 111, 2013, 173-185) on the effect of multiple methyl group orientations on an SFG spectrum.
Effect of multiple group orientations on sum frequency generation spectra
Molecular Physics
A theoretical investigation into the effect of multiple methyl group orientations on a Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) spectrum. SFG spectra were simulated for monolayer thin films on a gold surface in which the methyl groups were pointing in one of two directions. The focus was on the effect of the methyl group orientations on the phases of the resonances in the resulting spectra (i.e. whether they were peaks or dips).
Orientation of cholesterol in hybrid bilayer membranes calculated from the phases of methyl resonances in sum frequency generation spectra
Journal of Chemical Physics
Building on a previous publication (Molecular Physics, 111, 2013, 173-185) this was an investigation into the effect on a Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectrum of there being methyl groups in multiple orientations, but considering the case when there are an unequal number of groups pointing in the two directions. The theoretical SFG spectra that were simulated were compared to the experimental spectra of cholesterol to determine the tilt angle of cholesterol in a monolayer adsorbed onto either a hydrophobic or hydrophilic self assembled monolayer (SAM).
Sum Frequency Generation Spectrum of a Self-Assembled Monolayer Containing Two Different Methyl Group Orientations
Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
A comparison of the experimental Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectrum of a self assembled monolayer (SAM) of 2,4-dimethylbenzenethiol (DMBT) with the theoretical predictions from a previous publication (Molecular Physics, 111, 2013, 173-185) on the effect of multiple methyl group orientations on an SFG spectrum.
Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) Vibrational Spectroscopy of Planar Phosphatidylethanolamine Hybrid Bilayer Membranes under Water
Langmuir
Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy investigation into the structure of a monolayer of phospholipid (specifically dipalmitoyl phosphatidylethanolamine, DPPE) adsorbed onto a gold surface rendered hydrophobic by use of a methyl terminated self assembled monolayer (SAM)
Effect of multiple group orientations on sum frequency generation spectra
Molecular Physics
A theoretical investigation into the effect of multiple methyl group orientations on a Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) spectrum. SFG spectra were simulated for monolayer thin films on a gold surface in which the methyl groups were pointing in one of two directions. The focus was on the effect of the methyl group orientations on the phases of the resonances in the resulting spectra (i.e. whether they were peaks or dips).
Orientation of cholesterol in hybrid bilayer membranes calculated from the phases of methyl resonances in sum frequency generation spectra
Journal of Chemical Physics
Building on a previous publication (Molecular Physics, 111, 2013, 173-185) this was an investigation into the effect on a Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectrum of there being methyl groups in multiple orientations, but considering the case when there are an unequal number of groups pointing in the two directions. The theoretical SFG spectra that were simulated were compared to the experimental spectra of cholesterol to determine the tilt angle of cholesterol in a monolayer adsorbed onto either a hydrophobic or hydrophilic self assembled monolayer (SAM).
Sum Frequency Generation Spectrum of a Self-Assembled Monolayer Containing Two Different Methyl Group Orientations
Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
A comparison of the experimental Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectrum of a self assembled monolayer (SAM) of 2,4-dimethylbenzenethiol (DMBT) with the theoretical predictions from a previous publication (Molecular Physics, 111, 2013, 173-185) on the effect of multiple methyl group orientations on an SFG spectrum.
Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) Vibrational Spectroscopy of Planar Phosphatidylethanolamine Hybrid Bilayer Membranes under Water
Langmuir
Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy investigation into the structure of a monolayer of phospholipid (specifically dipalmitoyl phosphatidylethanolamine, DPPE) adsorbed onto a gold surface rendered hydrophobic by use of a methyl terminated self assembled monolayer (SAM)
Sum Frequency Generation Vibrational Spectroscopy of Cholesterol in Hybrid Bilayer Membranes
Journal of Physical Chemistry B
A detailed analysis and assignment of the C-H stretching modes of cholesterol using a combination of Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy and Reflection Absorption Infrared Spectroscopy (RAIRS). The assignment of the resonances and bands was assisted by the use of cholesterol analogues (e.g. cholestanol, the saturated version of cholesterol) and cholesterol isotopologues (in which one or more of the methyl or methylene groups was deuterated).
Effect of multiple group orientations on sum frequency generation spectra
Molecular Physics
A theoretical investigation into the effect of multiple methyl group orientations on a Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) spectrum. SFG spectra were simulated for monolayer thin films on a gold surface in which the methyl groups were pointing in one of two directions. The focus was on the effect of the methyl group orientations on the phases of the resonances in the resulting spectra (i.e. whether they were peaks or dips).
Orientation of cholesterol in hybrid bilayer membranes calculated from the phases of methyl resonances in sum frequency generation spectra
Journal of Chemical Physics
Building on a previous publication (Molecular Physics, 111, 2013, 173-185) this was an investigation into the effect on a Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectrum of there being methyl groups in multiple orientations, but considering the case when there are an unequal number of groups pointing in the two directions. The theoretical SFG spectra that were simulated were compared to the experimental spectra of cholesterol to determine the tilt angle of cholesterol in a monolayer adsorbed onto either a hydrophobic or hydrophilic self assembled monolayer (SAM).
Sum Frequency Generation Spectrum of a Self-Assembled Monolayer Containing Two Different Methyl Group Orientations
Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
A comparison of the experimental Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectrum of a self assembled monolayer (SAM) of 2,4-dimethylbenzenethiol (DMBT) with the theoretical predictions from a previous publication (Molecular Physics, 111, 2013, 173-185) on the effect of multiple methyl group orientations on an SFG spectrum.
Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) Vibrational Spectroscopy of Planar Phosphatidylethanolamine Hybrid Bilayer Membranes under Water
Langmuir
Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy investigation into the structure of a monolayer of phospholipid (specifically dipalmitoyl phosphatidylethanolamine, DPPE) adsorbed onto a gold surface rendered hydrophobic by use of a methyl terminated self assembled monolayer (SAM)
Sum Frequency Generation Vibrational Spectroscopy of Cholesterol in Hybrid Bilayer Membranes
Journal of Physical Chemistry B
A detailed analysis and assignment of the C-H stretching modes of cholesterol using a combination of Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy and Reflection Absorption Infrared Spectroscopy (RAIRS). The assignment of the resonances and bands was assisted by the use of cholesterol analogues (e.g. cholestanol, the saturated version of cholesterol) and cholesterol isotopologues (in which one or more of the methyl or methylene groups was deuterated).
Structure of Mixed Phosphatidylethanolamine and Cholesterol Monolayers in a Supported Hybrid Bilayer Membrane Studied by Sum Frequency Generation Vibrational Spectroscopy
Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy investigation into the structure of cholesterol and mixed cholesterol/phospholipid (specifically dipalmitoyl phosphatidylethanolamine, DPPE) monolayers adsorbed onto a gold surface rendered hydrophobic by use of a methyl terminated self assembled monolayer (SAM)
Effect of multiple group orientations on sum frequency generation spectra
Molecular Physics
A theoretical investigation into the effect of multiple methyl group orientations on a Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) spectrum. SFG spectra were simulated for monolayer thin films on a gold surface in which the methyl groups were pointing in one of two directions. The focus was on the effect of the methyl group orientations on the phases of the resonances in the resulting spectra (i.e. whether they were peaks or dips).
Orientation of cholesterol in hybrid bilayer membranes calculated from the phases of methyl resonances in sum frequency generation spectra
Journal of Chemical Physics
Building on a previous publication (Molecular Physics, 111, 2013, 173-185) this was an investigation into the effect on a Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectrum of there being methyl groups in multiple orientations, but considering the case when there are an unequal number of groups pointing in the two directions. The theoretical SFG spectra that were simulated were compared to the experimental spectra of cholesterol to determine the tilt angle of cholesterol in a monolayer adsorbed onto either a hydrophobic or hydrophilic self assembled monolayer (SAM).
Sum Frequency Generation Spectrum of a Self-Assembled Monolayer Containing Two Different Methyl Group Orientations
Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
A comparison of the experimental Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectrum of a self assembled monolayer (SAM) of 2,4-dimethylbenzenethiol (DMBT) with the theoretical predictions from a previous publication (Molecular Physics, 111, 2013, 173-185) on the effect of multiple methyl group orientations on an SFG spectrum.
Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) Vibrational Spectroscopy of Planar Phosphatidylethanolamine Hybrid Bilayer Membranes under Water
Langmuir
Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy investigation into the structure of a monolayer of phospholipid (specifically dipalmitoyl phosphatidylethanolamine, DPPE) adsorbed onto a gold surface rendered hydrophobic by use of a methyl terminated self assembled monolayer (SAM)
Sum Frequency Generation Vibrational Spectroscopy of Cholesterol in Hybrid Bilayer Membranes
Journal of Physical Chemistry B
A detailed analysis and assignment of the C-H stretching modes of cholesterol using a combination of Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy and Reflection Absorption Infrared Spectroscopy (RAIRS). The assignment of the resonances and bands was assisted by the use of cholesterol analogues (e.g. cholestanol, the saturated version of cholesterol) and cholesterol isotopologues (in which one or more of the methyl or methylene groups was deuterated).
Structure of Mixed Phosphatidylethanolamine and Cholesterol Monolayers in a Supported Hybrid Bilayer Membrane Studied by Sum Frequency Generation Vibrational Spectroscopy
Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy investigation into the structure of cholesterol and mixed cholesterol/phospholipid (specifically dipalmitoyl phosphatidylethanolamine, DPPE) monolayers adsorbed onto a gold surface rendered hydrophobic by use of a methyl terminated self assembled monolayer (SAM)
Structural Changes in a Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Assembly Investigated by Reflection Absorption Infrared Spectroscopy and Sum Frequency Generation Spectroscopy
Journal of Physical Chemistry B
A combined Sum Frequency Generation (SFG), Reflection Absorption Infrared Spectroscopy (RAIRS), and Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) investigation into the structure of a polyelectrolyte multilayer film (composed of PEI and PAZO) adsorbed onto a gold surface that had been rendered hydrophilic by the use of a carboxylic acid terminated self assembled monolayer (SAM)
