Anderson Sunda-Meya was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
11 Facts About Anderson Sunda-Meya
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Anderson Sunda-Meya studied at Le College Bonsomi, where he majored in maths and physics.
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Anderson Sunda-Meya earned a laurea in theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University.
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Anderson Sunda-Meya eventually moved to the United States, where he decided that he wanted to pursue a career in science.
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Anderson Sunda-Meya first studied physics at North Carolina State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in 2001 and a doctorate in 2007.
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Alongside his research on nanomaterials and their application in electronic devices, Anderson Sunda-Meya looks to inspire and mentor physics students.
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Anderson Sunda-Meya has been honoured with numerous awards for teaching, including the Norman C Francis Faculty Excellence Awards for Service and Teaching.
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Beyond his roles at Xavier University of Louisiana, Anderson Sunda-Meya directs the Dual Degree Engineering Program and of the Louisiana Engineering Advancement Program.
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In 2020 Anderson Sunda-Meya was elected Associate Dean at Xavier University of Louisiana.
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Anderson Sunda-Meya was awarded the 2021 American Physical Society Excellence in Physics Education Award.
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Together with his wife, Doryne Anderson Sunda-Meya, Anderson Sunda-Meya looks to support communities in Luila Village in the Congo.