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Dr. Michael Massiah

Dr. Michael Massiah's Green Chemistry Initiative in Guyana

Dr. Michael Massiah, Associate Professor of Chemistry, spent the spring 2026 semester as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Guyana.

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