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Anderson Sunda-Meya is the Interim Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Xavier University of Louisiana and the Norwood Endowed Professor of Physics.  A scientist, teacher, and humanist, he has displayed the discipline to remain at the forefront of research, and the generosity of spirit to share these accomplishments with students.  With his persistent support to engage students and faculty, he has developed an environment for success for students.  He has established programs that blend scholarships, curricular refinements, mentoring, and support activities designed to attract, retain and graduate more African American students in STEM. 

His interdisciplinary research has been funded by NSF, ARMY, ONR, DURIP, as well as the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). His research interests include thin film devices growth and characterization; cell penetrating peptides for drug delivery; robotics/mechatronics and autonomous system; K-12 STEM and curriculum innovation; makerspace and engineering education. He is an award-winning teacher and mentor, having won Xavier University Norman C. Francis Award for both Service (2011) and Teaching (2013), and the 2021 Excellence in Physics Education Award by the American Physical Society.