Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, Ph.D.

Contact

nmirsalehkohan@twu.edu
940-898-2035
ASSC 327

Education

Ph.D., Physics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennesse
M.S., Physics, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
B.S., Physics, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Expertise

Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering; Interaction of Anticancer Drugs with DNA; Negative Ions; Radiation Damage to DNA; Spectroscopy Techniques

Latest Articles

Chemical Transformation of Molecular Ices Containing N2O and C2D2 by Low Energy Electrons: New Chemical Species of Astronomical Interest
Journal of Chemical Physics (2021)
Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, S Esmaili, A Bass, M Huels, L Sanche

Encouraging Your Students Through a Three-Column Activity
Faculty Focus (2020)
Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Raman and Infrared Studies of Platinum-Based Drugs: Cisplatin, Carboplatin, Oxaliplatin, Nedaplatin and Heptaplatin
Journal of Physical Chemistry A (2018)
M Torres, S Khan, M Duplanty, H C Lozano, T J Morris

Energetics and Vibrational Signatures of Nucleobase Argyrophilic Interactions
ACS Omega (2018)
S Lee, S Johnson, T Ellington, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, G Tschumper

Civic Engagement for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors at Texas Woman's University
American Association of Colleges and Universities (2018)
C. F. Maguire, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, R. D. Sheardy

Raman Scattering of Cisplatin Near Silver Nanoparticles
Optics Communications (2018)
Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, M. Duplanty, M. Torres, M. Moazzezi, Y.V. Rostovtsev

Laser Shock-Wave Induced Crystallization
Journal of Crystal Growth & Design (2017)
Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, A. Fischer, B. Graves, M. Bolorizadeh, D. Kondepudi

Incorporating Photo-Book of Concepts in Physics and Environmental Chemistry Courses
Science Education and Civic Engagement: An International Journal (2016)
Nasrin MirsalehKohan, Cynthia Maguire

Books

Communicating your Research to the Public: A Trip to the Mall
American Chemical Society (ACS Symposium Series) (2018)
Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, S. Khan, C. Maguire, R.D. Sheardy

Chapters

Communicating Your Research to the Public: A Trip to the Mall
in Citizens First! Democracy, Social Responsibility and Chemistry | ACS Symposium Books (2018)
Nasrin MirsalehKohan, S. Khan, Cynthia Maguire, Richard D. Sheardy

Recent Presentations

Correlation between Physics and the Pediatrics Field
TWU Annual Texas Woman's University Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium (2021)
Poster | E Diaz, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Analysis of DNA Modifications in the Presence of Platinum-Based Drugs
TWU Annual Texas Woman's University Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium (2021)
Poster | S Wappes, J Hernandez, L French, J Panianqua, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Citizen Science: The Impact on our Communities of Plastics in our Environment
SENCER Summer Institute (2021)
Virtual | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, R Sheardy

Communicating Your Research to the Public: A Trip to the Mall
Research Council for Mathematics Learning (RCML) National Conference (2021)
Virtual | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

An Open Invitation for Leveling-Up with the Indigenous Knowledges, Engagements, and Experiences ('IKE2) Alliance
SENCER Summer Institute (2021)
Virtual | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Incorporating Photo-Book of Concepts in Classes
TWU's Teaching and Learning Symposium (2020)
Virtual | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Connecting Classroom Skills to Everyday Life: the "Three-Column "Approach
TWU's Teaching and Learning Symposium (2020)
Virtual | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Monitoring the Effect of Platinum Chemotherapeutic Drugs on G-Based DNA Using RP-HPLC
American Chemical Society in Miniature (2019)
Podium | S Wappes, Y Li, R Sheardy, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Theromdynamics Parameters to Characterize the Interaction of Carboplatin and DNA
Calorimetry Conference (2019)
Podium | S Williams, S Fraire, R Sheardy, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Modifications to G-Based DNA Dimers by Platinum-Based Chemotherapeutic Drugs
Calorimetry Conference (2019)
Podium | S Wappes, R Sheardy, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Monitoring GG-DNA and Platinum-Based Chemotherapeutic Drug Complexes through Sensitive Chromatographic and Spectroscopic Techniques
American Chemical Society (2019)
Poster | S Wappes, T Nguyen, S Khan, N Mirsaleh-Kohan

Characterizing the Thermodynamic Parameters of Anticancer Drug Carboplatin and DNA through Spectroscopic Techniques
American Chemical Society in Miniature (2019)
Podium | S Williams, C Fraire, R Sheardy, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Monitoring GG-DNA and Platinum-Based Chemotherapeutic Drug Complexes through Sensitive Chromatographic and Spectroscopic Techniques
TWU Annual Texas Woman's University Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium (2019)
Poster | S Wappes, T Nguyen, S Khan, C Perez, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Can Spectroscopic Techniques Such As Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering, Circular Dichroism, and UV-Vis Spectroscopy Reveal How Carboplatin Modifies DNA?
American Chemical Society (2019)
Poster | S Williams, S Fraire, R Sheardy, N Mirsaleh-Kohan

Laser Application in Dentistery
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2018)
Poster | E. Montelongo, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Analysis of Carboplatin and DNA Interactions by Spectroscopic Techniques
National Conference on Undergraduate Research (2018)
Poster | C. Fraire, S. Williams, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, R. D. Sheardy

Analysis of Carboplatin and DNA Interactions by Spectroscopic Techniques
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2018)
Poster | C. Fraire, S. Williams, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, R. Sheardy

Exploring the Structural Effects of Nedaplatin and Carboplatin on a Short DNA Oligonucleotide
American Chemical Society (2018)
Poster | M. Garrett, A. Lanka, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Analysis of Carboplatin and DNA Interactions by Spectroscopic Techniques
American Chemical Society (2018)
Poster | C. Fraire, S. Williams, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, R. D. Sheardy

Understanding How Cisplatin and Carboplatin Modify DNA Bases
American Chemical Society (2018)
Poster | T. Nguyen, S. Wappes, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Employing Spectroscopic Techniques to Study Structural Distortions of DNA Induced by Platinum-Based Dugs: Carboplatin and Nedaplatin
National Conference on Undergraduate Research (2018)
Poster | T. Lanka, T. Rasheed, M. Garrett, A. Gaspar-Mendoza, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Civic Engagement by Design
SENCER Center for Innovation - Southwest (2018)
Podium | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Sharing Your Research with the General Public: A Trip to the Mall
American Chemical Society (2018)
Poster | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Presentation
EarthX Expo (2018)
Exhibit | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Understanding How Cisplatin and Carboplatin Modify DNA Bases
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2018)
Poster | T. Nguyen, W. Wappes, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Chemistry Club-American Chemical Society- Student Chapter at Texas Woman's University
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2018)
Poster | T. Nguyen, S. Martinez, S. Iqbal, L. Eyob, J. Carvajal De Luna

Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Analysis of DNA Modifications in the Presence of Carboplatin
American Chemical Society (2017)
Poster | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, S. Khan, M. Torres, M. P. Hall

Expanding Civic Capacity: Connecting learning to critical real-world issues through teacher preparation and faculty development
SENCER Center for Innovation‒Southwest, Spring Regional Conference (2017)
Faculty Workshop | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Reaching the Community Through Kappa Epsilon Mu (K.E.M. Club): Teaching Our Students to Be Good Citizens
American Chemical Society (2017)
Podium | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

STEM Ed in Mississippi: Issues and Innovations
American Chemical Society (2017)
Podium | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Kappa Epsilon Mu (K.E.M) Club at Texas Woman's University: Reaching the Community Through Chemistry
American Chemical Society (2017)
Podium | K. Slavens, D. Hernandez, T. Nguyen, S. Scott, K. Reyes

Investigating Interactions of DNA and Platinum-Based Drugs Utilizing the Spectroscopy techniques of Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy and Circulardichrosim
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2017)
Poster | S. P. Hall, T. Nguyen, D. Fraire, R. Khan, R. Sheardy

The Practice of Green Chemistry at Texas Woman's University
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2017)
Poster | D. Hernandez, D. Cannon, B. Sparks, T. Tran, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Interactions of DNA with the Second Generation Anticancer Drugs: Carboplatin, Oxaliplatin and Nedaplatin
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2017)
Poster | M. Garrett, S. Khan, S. Ariyibi, T. Rasheed, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Environmental Chemistry: A New Degree Opportunity for Texas Woman's University
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2017)
Poster | S. Wappes, A. McGhee, R. Hernandez, S. Tittle, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

on SENCER projects added into anatomy and physiology and physics labs
SENCER Summer Institite (2017)
Podium | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, Shaumarie Tanner

Communicating Your Research to the Public
Grand Challenges Summer Institute of Water, the first Annual SENCER Hawaii's Summer Institute (2017)
Faculty Workshop | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

TWU Pioneer Research at the Mall
SENCER Summer Institute (2017)
Podium | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Designing a SENCER Course
SENCER Center for Innovation - Southwest (2017)
Faculty Workshop | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Analysis of DNA Modifications in the Presence of Carboplatin
American Chemical Society (2017)
Poster | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, S. Khan, M. Torress, M. P. Hall, M. Garrett

Implementing Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy to Study the Interaction of DNA with Carboplatin
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2016)
Poster | S. Khan, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Can Surface-enhanced Raman Scattering Identify the Drug Mechanism of Platinum-Based Anticancer Drugs
American Chemical Society (2016)
Poster | S. Khan, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Employing Spectroscopy Techniques to Examine DNA Modifications upon Binding to Platinum-Based Anticancer Drugs
Abbott Laboratories (2016)
Podium | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Investigating Vibrational Frequencies of Various DNA Oligonucleotides
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2016)
Poster | A. Williams, P. Hall, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Exploring Methods for Enhancing Raman Signals of Gold Trisulfonated Triphenylphosphine Employing Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2016)
Poster | M. Bartush, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Understanding the Role of Cisplatin and Carboplatin in the Treatment of Cancer by Employing Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2016)
Poster | M. Torres, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Learning through Pictures and Movie
Good Ideas for Teaching and Learning (2016)
Podium | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Understanding Why Students Leave STEM Fields at Texas Woman's University
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2016)
Poster | M. Torress, M. Duplanty, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Educational Videos for Physics Classes
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2016)
Poster | S. Khan, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Implementation of New Computer-Based Experiments in Physics Courses
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2016)
Poster | G. Vigil, S. Khan, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering of Cisplatin Derivatives: Carboplatin, Oxaliplatin and Nedaplatin
American Chemical Society (2016)
Poster | M. Torress, M. Duplanty, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

SEM and Raman Spectroscopy Studies of Silkworm and Silk Characteristics as Determined by Mulberry Sexual Dimorphism
Texas Society for Microscope (TSM) (2016)
Poster | Y. Nguyen, M. uplanty, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan, C. Maier

Experiential Learning and the Quality Enhancement Program
Transformative Learning Network (2016)
Podium | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Incorporating Photo-Book of Concepts in Physics and Environmental Chemistry Courses
SENCER Summer Institute (2016)
Podium | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Probing DNA Interactions with Carboplatin Utilizing Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering
American Chemical Society (2016)
Poster | S. Khan, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Probing Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectra of DNA Bases and Structural and Sequence Investigation of HMG Proteins Using Blast and Charm
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2015)
Poster | S. Khan, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Developing Spectroscopy Techniques to Study Interaction of Anticancer Drugs with DNA
American Chemical Society (2015)
Podium | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Physics Photo‐Book
SENCER Summer Institute (2015)
Poster | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

SERS Studies of Chemotherapeutic Agents
American Chemical Society (2015)
Poster | M. Duplanty, C. Madrid, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

SERS Studies of Chemotherapeutic Agents
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2015)
Poster | M Duplanty, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Understanding the Role of Platinum Anticancer drugs in Treatment of Cancer by Employing Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2015)
Poster | M. Torres, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Integrating Computer-Based Experiments into the Physics Laboratory: A Story of Learning by Doing
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2015)
Poster | M. Duplanty, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Refining Physics Labs by Integrating Computer-Based Experiments
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2015)
Poster | G. Virgil, M. Duplanty, N. Friesz, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Use of Raman Scattering to Complement the Characterization of Newly-Synthesized Silver and Copper Imine-Azolate Dimeric Complexes
Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium (2015)
Poster | G. Aljomeh, M. Sunbul, M. Torres, V. Nesterov, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Probing Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectra of DNA Bases, Cisplatin and Carboplatin Adsorbed on Silver Nanoparticles
Texas Research Day at the Capitol (2015)
Poster | S. Khan, M. Duplanty, M. Torres, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering of the Anticancer Drug Cisplatin and DNA Bases
SENCER Center for Innovation‒Southwest, Spring Regional Conference (2015)
Poster | S. Khan, M. Torres, M. Duplanty, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Designing a SENCER Course
SENCER Center for Innovation - Southwest (2015)
Faculty Workshop | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Physics Photo-Book
SENCER Summer Institute (2015)
Poster | Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Understanding the Structural Properties of Anticancer Drugs and DNA Bases by Employing Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering
American Chemical Society (2015)
Poster | M. Torres, S. Khan, Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan

Professional Affiliations

• American Chemical Society (ACS) 2006-present
• Sigma Pi Sigma (National Physics Honor Society), Lifetime membership

Honors & Awards

• She-Rock Award for Best Female Educator in Denton, Denton Friends with Benefits (2022)
• Member of PRIME Academy cohort, Texas Woman's University (2021)
• CAS Faculty Fellow, Texas Woman's University (2021)
• Co-recipient of the William E. Bennett Award for Extraordinary Contributions to Citizen Science from the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement, National Center for Science and Civic Engagement (2018)
• Redbud Awards Festival Faculty Advisor of the Year, Texas Woman's University, Texas Woman's University (2018)
• Mary Mason Lyon Award, Texas Woman's University (2018)
• Leadership Fellows, National Center for Science and Civic Engagement, National Center for Science and Civic Engagement (2017)