Dr. Williams is originally from Fort Worth, TX.  He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from The University of Texas at Austin (1992), and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Physical Chemistry from Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon (1997).  

He came to Sam Houston State University in August 2004 from his post in the Texas Panhandle where he taught chemistry at West Texas A&M University as an Assistant Professor from 1997-2001 and an Adjunct Professor from 2001-2004.  His most recent position as a Sectional Scientist at the Department of Energy’s Pantex Plant (2001-2004) gave him valuable experience in spectroscopy as it is applied to industrial research.  While at Pantex, he was actively involved in Toastmasters International, and was trained as a Six-sigma Blackbelt.   

At Sam Houston State University, Dr. Williams teaches:

• Physical Chemistry (CHM 448W and 449) – Quantum theory and spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics, thermodynamics, chemical and phase equilibria, transport phenomena, nuclear chemistry, and kinetics. (every year)
• Chemistry I (CHM 138 and 139) – The first-year chemistry sequence for science majors. (every year when not teaching graduate courses)
• Graduate Statistical Thermodynamics (CHM 581) – Advanced development of thermodynamics. (every 3rd year)
• Graduate Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (CHM 585) – Advanced methods for simulating and interpreting spectroscopic measurements. (every 3rd year)
• General Chemistry (CHM135) – The non-majors chemistry course. (taught only occasionally)  

His research at SHSU is outlined on the Research Page.

His curriculum vita is available in Adobe pdf format.