Dr. Julio de Paula is a Professor of Chemistry at Lewis and Clark College. A native of Brazil, Professor de Paula received a B.A. degree in chemistry from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and a Ph.D. in biophysical chemistry from Yale University. His research activities encompass the areas of biophysical chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, and nanoscience. He has taught courses in biophysical chemistry, general chemistry, physical chemistry, instrumental analysis and writing.