Organic Chemistry Synthetic Methods
Set up, monitor, purify, and analyze organic chemical reactions.
Comparative monastic history
I am conducting research on architecture and religion in Southeast Asia.
Mechanisms of Comorbidity and Specificity for Generalized Anxiety and Depression
Our current study examines emotions, such as anxiety and depression, and how they relate to positive and negative events that people experience in their lives.
Single-Atomic Layer Nanomaterials
Dr. Johnson's research is focused on development of new families of single-atomic layer nanomaterials, building a scientific understanding of their physical and chemical properties, and translation of device structures into useful applications.
Research in moral psychology
My research focuses on a variety of topics within the field of moral judgment. Project topics vary; interested students should contact me to discuss possibilities.
American music history
I'm working on two books related to settler colonial music and Native Americans.
Dominican Republic Genome Project
Genetic contributions of ancestors from a various parts of the world
Exploring the Structure of Molecular Radical Glasses
"Vapor-deposited radicals can be a potential candidate for q-bits. We try to control their properties through deposition"
Positive Psychology Center Research
Under the leadership of Dr. Martin Seligman, the founder of Positive Psychology, the mission of the Penn Positive Psychology Center is research, education, and the dissemination of Positive Psychology, resilience and grit. Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the factors that enable people to thrive. This field is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.