Chemistry Newsletter - 11/02/1998

University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Chemistry Newsletter

Organic Chemistry Cumulative Exam Schedule, 1998-99.

**PLEASE NOTE**

Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., room B317 Chemistry Building.

November 5^th, 1998 - December 3^rd, 1998

January 7^th, 1999 - February 4^th, 1999 - March 4^th, 1999 - April 1^st, 1999 - May 6^th, 1999

**Rooms To Be Announced For 1999**

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Analytical Cume Dates for 1998-99.

Room 2311 Chemistry Building.

November 14^th, 1998 - December 5^th, 1998

February 6^th, 1999 - March 20^th, 1999 - April 3^rd, 1999

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Inorganic Cume Dates for 1998.

Room 2373, From 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

November 14^th, 1998 - December 12^th, 1998

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ATTENTION GRADUATE STUDENTS

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IMPORTANT DATES:

MINOR AGREEMENT FORMS: The Graduate School requires that the minor program be outlined in an agreement which is approved by the Department no later than halfway through completion of the sequence minor courses. The minor requirement must be completed by the end of the third year of graduate school. Minor agreement forms are available in Room 7315.

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Orders for cap and gown must be placed at the University Bookstore no later than November 30. Degree candidates and escorts will receive a letter containing further instructions about one month before commencement.

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SEMINARS

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Thursday, November 5^th, 1998 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Sandra J. Muller, University of California-Berkeley. "Novel Instabilities in Thin Spreading Films: The Beauty and the Beast"

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**PLEASE NOTE DATE CORRECTION** Friday, November 6^th, 1998 - Chemistry Department Colloquium, 3:30 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor James L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison. "Probing Dynamics of Crystals, Glasses, and DNA with Single-Molecule Spectroscopy"

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Friday, November 6^th, 1998 - Special Science Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room 1351 Chemistry Building. Dr. Frank D. Drake, President, SETI Institute and Professor of Astronomy, University of California-Santa Cruz. "Searching for Life in Space"

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Monday, November 9^th, 1998 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Dr. Chae Yi, Marquette University. "Ruthenium Catalyzed Coupling Reactions of Alkynes and Alkenes"

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Tuesday, November 10^th, 1998 - ACS Local Section/GWIS Career Workshop, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Room 8335 Chemistry Building. James Burke, Rohm & Haas Research Labs. "Managing an Effective Job Search"

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Thursday, November 12^th, 1998 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Jackie Y. Ying, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "Nanostructured Processing of Catalytic Materials"

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Friday, November 13^th, 1998 - Chemical Education Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room 2373 Chemistry Building. Dr. Duane Eubanks and Dr. Lucy Pride Eubanks, Clemson University. "How Do We Know That They Know What We Know They Should Know??? How To Test Students"

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Tuesday, November 17^th, 1998 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, (McElvain Series), 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Paul L. Houston, Cornell University. "Snapshots of Chemistry: Imaging of Ozone Photodissociation"

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Monday, November 23^rd, 1998 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Professor David Atwood, North Dakota State University.

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For Industrial Positions, see the Chemistry Placement Newsletter at:

http://www.chem.wisc.edu/placement/7news.html

FACULTY POSITIONS/TEMPORARY FACULTY/ACADEMIC POSITIONS

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The Chemistry Department at the State University College at Oneonta seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning fall 1999 to teach undergraduate analytical chemistry courses and large enrollment courses for non-science majors. The desired candidate must have a strong background in analytical chemistry with extensive knowledge and experience with the analytical instrumentation used in undergraduate analytical courses. In addition this individual is expected to encourage undergraduate participation in research and have expertise to support the development and teaching of introductory courses. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a related area is required. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and research plans, graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable at this stage), and arrange for the forwarding of three letters of recommendation, all to: Dr. Lawrence Armstrong, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Box G. State University College, Oneonta, NY 13820. Consideration of applications will begin November 16, 1998 and will continue until the position is filled. The ten member department offers an ACS accredited program; further information at http://www.oneonta.edu.

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Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri-Rolla. Applications and nominations are sought for the position of Chair and Professor of the Chemistry Department at the University of Missouri-Rolla. We are seeking candidates with an international research reputation, a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, graduate teaching, research, and the promise of progressive leadership. Preferred starting date is September 1, 1999. The committee will begin review of applications on December 1, 1998, applications will be accepted until January 31, 1999. Send letter of application with a complete vitae, and three letters of reference to: Human Resource Services, Reference Number R52863, University of Missouri-Rolla, 1201 North Bishop, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409-1050.

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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Arizona State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. Candidates must have a PhD with experimental and/or theoretical interests in biochemistry or related interdisciplinary areas, demonstrated potential for establishing a creative research program of international recognition, and potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Send a description of research plan, statement of teaching interests, list of publications and curriculum vitae, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to: Professor Thomas Moore, Chair, Biochemistry Search Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, PO Box 871604, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1604.

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The University of Minnesota, Morris seeks an individual who combines broad intellectual interests with a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, to fill a tenure track position in bioorganic chemistry beginning August 16, 1999. The selected candidate will teach a range of undergraduate chemistry courses including organic chemistry and biochemistry. The selected candidate will advise undergraduates, especially pre-medical students. The selected candidate will pursue a research program appropriate to an undergraduate liberal arts campus of the University of Minnesota that could involve undergraduates. The selected candidate will share in the governance and development of the chemistry program as well as the campus at large. Candidates must expect to receive a Ph.D. in organic chemistry or biochemistry by August 16, 1999. Two years experience teaching at the undergraduate level is required. (Graduate TA experience is acceptable.) Applications must include a letter of application, resume, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, three letters of reference, and two statements: (1) a teaching statement in which approaches to teaching are described and past teaching experiences are evaluated, and (2) a research statement in which the applicant proposes a research program that is viable and accessible to advanced students at a small liberal arts college. Send applications to: Chemistry Search Committee Chair, Division of Science and Mathematics, University of Minnesota, Morris, Morris, MN 56267-2128.

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University of Missouri-Rolla. Applications for a new tenure-track, Assistant/Associate Professor position in area of polymers, coatings, and/or materials synthesis to start September 1,1999. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Postdoctoral experience is desirable. Responsibilities to include teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in organic chemistry, developing a strong, independently-funded research program, directing graduate and undergraduate research, and effectively interacting with faculty, staff and students. Expertise required in polymers, coatings, and/or materials synthesis (first priority to areas related to polymers and coatings). Opportunity to participate in UMR's interdisciplinary Graduate Center for Materials Research. The committee will begin review of applications on November 1, 1998, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled or January 31, 1999, whichever is sooner. Send applications, comprising of a complete vitae, a statement of research and teaching plans, and three letters of reference to: Human Resource Services, Reference Number R52797, University of Missouri-Rolla, 1201 North Bishop, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409-1050 for logging and acknowledgment prior to being forwarded to the department.

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University of Missouri-Rolla, Donald L. Castleman/FCR MO Endowed Professorship of Discovery in Chemistry. Applicants are sought for new endowed position. Duties will include responsibility to attract and inspire superior graduate, undergraduate and post-doctorate students, to teach innovative problem solving, to maintain external support for a vigorous research program, to maintain state-of-the-art curriculum, to collaborate with faculty and students in other departments and research centers at UMR, and to serve as a standard of excellence for faculty members in UMR's Department of Chemistry. Ph.D. Degree required or substantial experiences that substitute for the Ph.D., must be an inspiring scientist/educator, a demonstrated leader, with a high level of achievement, significant recognition and potential for membership in the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and/or Nobel Laureate potential. Send letter of application, complete resume and three letters of reference to: Human Resource Services, Reference Number R52769, University of Missouri-Rolla, 1202 N. Bishop, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409-1050. The committee will begin review of applications on December 1, 1998, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled or August 1, 1999, whichever is sooner.

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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for Two tenured or tenure-track faculty positions, one each in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, beginning August 1999. Appointments at all levels will be considered. The Department is particularly interested in programs that interface Chemistry and Biology, hence applicants with interests in the biologically and medicinally related areas of inorganic or organic chemistry are especially encouraged. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree, be highly committed to teach inorganic or organic chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and must be strongly motivated to maintain a vigorous and externally funded research program. Applicants should submit a vita/resume, a description of research plans, and the names of three references to either: Professor George Richter-Addo, Chair of Inorganic Search Committee or Professor Kenneth Nicholas, Chair of Organic Search Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, 620 Parrington Oval, Room 208, Norman, OK 73019. Applicants at the Assistant Professor level should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the Chair of the appropriate search committee. Review of the applications will begin on November 23, but the positions will remain open until they are filled.

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University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking candidates for a new opening in their department in analytical chemistry at the junior level. While we anticipate hiring a starting assistant professor, a more established young researcher of outstanding caliber can be considered for a more advanced position. Our areas of interest are quite broad, as we are just in the initial stages of building a faculty group in analytical chemistry. Thus it is important to us that the candidate identify himself/herself as an analytical chemist and be eager to teach in that area. We hope to continue to add to our analytical staff and to have faculty now formally in other areas cooperate in the development of an expanded graduate program in analytical chemistry. Send all information to: University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Chemistry (MC 111), Science and Engineering South, 845 West Taylor Street, Room 4500, Chicago, Illinois 60607-7061.

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The College of Science and Mathematics at Wright State University, a comprehensive metropolitan university, invites nominations and applications for Chair of the Department of Chemistry. The department has a strong M.S. program, and has been involved in collaborative programs within the college, with the School of Medicine, the Colleges of Engineering and Education, and with local industries and Wright-Patterson Air Force research laboratories. We are seeking an individual with strong leadership skills, an outstanding research record, a profound appreciation of the academic mission, and the ability to build the excellence of the department at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. in chemistry, or closely related field with research emphasis in chemistry, and a record of scientific accomplishments warranting appointment as a Full Professor are required. The ability to attract outside funding is important. The individual should have sensitivity to students, good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external constituencies. Send complete vita, a brief statement of academic leadership philosophy, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of five references to: Chemistry Search Committee Chair, Office of the Dean, College of Science and Mathematics, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45431-0001. Review will begin on December 15, 1998.

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Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the area of Organic Chemistry, beginning Fall 1999. Candidates with a Ph.D. and/or postdoctoral experience in oligosaccharide/carbohydrate chemistry, and with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, will be considered. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of present and future research interests, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Chairman, Organic Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7078.

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The Department of Chemistry at Wright State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Organic Chemistry at the assistant professor level with appointment to begin September 1999. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous research program capable of attracting extramural funding and demonstrate a commitment to teaching and conducting research with Undergraduate and Masters students. Although all area's of organic chemistry will be considered, applicants with research interests in materials (polymer) or environmental areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Teaching duties will include undergraduate and graduate organic chemistry courses with their requisite laboratories as well as general (freshman) chemistry. Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry is required. Must possess good written and verbal skills. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, detailed summary of research plans, including specialized equipment needs and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. William Feld, Department of Chemistry, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435. For first consideration applications should be received by October 15, 1998.

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The Chemistry Department of the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full time, tenure track position in Chemical Education. This appointment will be effective in August 1999. The position will be at a junior academic rank. A doctorate awarded through a department of Chemistry is required. The successful candidate will have the skills to impact undergraduate curriculum design, address specific course content, and enthusiastically take part in the educational mission of the Department. Desirable qualifications include: post-doctoral experience, distinction in the forwarding of chemical education, a willingness to pursue research topics and funding in pedagogical areas and an interest in participating in a collegial community of scholars. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of educational philosophy and goals, and names of at least three persons from whom letters have been requested. Address all correspondence to: Professor Mark Ondrias, Chair, Chemistry Education Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131. Correspondence may also be addressed to the following e-mail address: facserch@unm.edu . All application materials must be received by January 15, 1999. Internet: http://www.unm.edu/~graduate/chemhmpg .

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Indiana University. The Department of Biology is seeking to hire two Structural Biologists, one at the Assistant Professor level and one at the Full Professor level. The latter will be appointed Gill Chair of Biology and will enjoy the benefits of a large endowment income. The successful candidates will join a strong and growing group of biochemists with structural interests - a group that includes members of both the Biology and Chemistry Departments. We welcome applications from candidates who apply physical methods to the study of any significant biochemical problem; we especially encourage applications from those who employ crystallographic or spectroscopic methods to determine macromolecular structures. Generous and competitive start-up packages will be provided to the successful candidates. These positions are intended to form the core of a new group of structural biologists with in the Department of Biology and, on the Bloomington campus, of an expanding group of biologists and chemists working at the interface between their disciplines. Thus, the Department of Chemistry will be hiring a macromolecular crystallographer this year, an additional, modern research building will soon be available, and the newly-created Gill Center for Instrumentation Science is taking shape in association with the Department of Chemistry. Junior candidates should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research (past, present, and planned), and representative publications, and arrange to have four letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. Peter Cherbas, Chair, Structural Biology Search Committee, Department of Biology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, FAX: 812-855-6705, email: cherbas@indiana.edu . Senior candidates should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the same address. Review of applications will begin December 1.

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AND/OR JOBS

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Assistant Professor Anne-Frances of John Hopkins University has two funded postdoctoral positions available beginning Jan 1 to study fundamental elements of redox catalysis using spectroscopic, biochemical and molecular biological methods. She is looking for one postdoc to apply magnetic resonance, electrochemical titrations and biochemical studies to superoxide dismutase to elucidate the mechanisms by which the protein determines the metal ion's redox activity. A second postdoctoral project is available to study protein-flavin interactions responsible for the activity and specificity of the novel TNT reducing enzyme nitroreductase, by NMR and biochemical means. Desirable skills include experience working with air-sensitive states of redox active enzymes, a variety of spectroscopic methods and/or modern NMR methods of protein resonance assignment and characterization. Experience with molecular biology or synthesis would also be assets. Please send a C.V. including list of publications, citizenship/visa status, and the names, addresses, E-mail addresses and telephone numbers of two references to: Anne-Frances Miller, afm@intrepid.chm.jhu.edu or: Chemistry Department, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD, 21218, tel (410) 516-4951, fax (410) 516-8420.

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Postdoctoral Research Position, available immediately. Metal-dioxygen chemistry, kinetic-thermodynamic studies; models for Cu and heme-Cu enzymes. Joint shared position, with time spent in two laboratories: Univ. Basel, Switzerland (Prof. Andreas D. Zuberb�hler), Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, USA (Prof. Kenneth D. Karlin). A two-year appointment is envisioned. Interested applicants should send a C.V. and names of two or three references (including their e-mail and mailing addresses, plus phone numbers) to either of the sponsoring research directors (A.D.Z. or K.D.K.). Candidates are welcome to directly contact either sponsor. Experience with handling of air-sensitive inorganic complexes and/or stopped-flow kinetics and kinetic modeling is desirable, but the quality of the candidate is more important than the specific background. The shared position will involve design and preparation of ligands, copper and porphyrinate-iron/Cu complexes, and the study of their reactivity with dioxygen (in Baltimore), plus detailed mechanistic studies including stopped-flow kinetic studies (in Basel). The investigations are part of a sustained program in copper and heme-copper enzyme biomimetic chemistry, with emphasis on the formation and characterization of metal-dioxygen adducts, subsequent transformations or degradation reactions, including oxygenation/oxidation chemistry. Please submit all information to: Professor Kenneth D. Karlin, Dept. of Chemistry, Remsen Hal, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21218-2685, e-mail; karlin@jhu.edu , web; http://jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu/~karlin/ , Ph: 410-516-8027, Fax: 410-516-8420, or Professor Dr. Andreas D. Zuberb�hler, Institut fur Anorganische Chemiel, Universitat Basel, Spitalstrasse 51, 4056 BASEL SWITZERLAND, e-mail; zuberbuehle@ubaclu.unibas.ch , Ph: 41-61-2671009, Fax:41-61-2671020 (or 1005).

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Glenn J. McGarvey of the University of Virginia is writing to bring to your attention the current availability of several postdoctoral research positions in his laboratories. He's seeking bright, motivated individuals to be engaged in new research initiatives in the area of organic/bioorganic chemistry. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in the general area organic chemistry, having particular skills in organic synthesis. In addition, familiarity with modern methods of spectroscopy and chromatography is desirable. Research in his laboratories is currently focused on the chemistry of biological carbohydrates with emphasis on carbohydrate-mediated recognition events. In this context, much of our effort is directed toward the design and synthesis of novel carbohydrate structures which are subsequently examined for their selective binding with other biomolecules, including carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids. This requires the development of effective methods for the chemical synthesis of oligosaccharides and their corresponding glycoconjugates and neoglycoconjugates. As these studies progress, biochemical studies will be undertaken through collaborative arrangements with laboratories in our medical school to assess the biological recognition properties of the derived synthetic oligosaccharides. Please have interested candidates send a recent CV and names of three references who are familiar with their research qualifications and send them to: Glenn J. McGarvey, University of Virginia, Department of Chemistry, McCormick Road, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22901, phone: 804-924-3910, Fax: 804-924-3710, e-mail: gjm@virginia.edu .

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Dr. Paul F. Agris of North Carolina State University has a postdoctoral position available in 1999, as member of research team, investigating structure/ function relationships of RNA and the design of new nucleic acids. In particular, RNA interaction with protein will be studied using an NMR-manageable experimental system. Applicants should have macromolecular NMR experience. Our equipment includes: 500 MHz (3-channel, 3-axis gradients) NMR, access to higher fields, workstations, access to supercomputer, software for processing data and restrained molecular dynamics and molecular modeling. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Applicants should reply by mail with: detailed resume, date available, statement detailing experience/technical ability in NMR, and three letters of reference must be sent to: Dr. Paul F. Agris, Biochemistry Department, BOX 7622, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7622 USA.

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Ben Xue, of the University of Tennessee has an opening for a postdoctoral associate position in his research group at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, U.S.A. The opening is current. This postdoctoral associate will conduct research in inorganic/organometallic silyl chemistry and molecular approaches to metal silicides MSin. We are interested in the synthesis and characterization of new metal silyl compounds, reactions of silanes with M-C and M-N bonds, and the mechanistic pathways in the formation of metal silicides. Applicants should send a curriculum vita and three letters of recommendation to my attention (Department of Chemistry, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, U.S.A.). If anyone should want further information concerning our research, please have him/her contact me: phone: 423-974-3443; fax: 423-974- 3454; email: xue@utk.edu .

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