Meet Anthony Rojas
Meet Anthony Rojas
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Dr. Anthony J. Rojas is a chemist, educator, and science communicator passionate about making complex ideas accessible to everyone. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2018 and his B.S. in Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and Highest Honor.
Dr. Anthony J. Rojas is a chemist, educator, and science communicator passionate about making complex ideas accessible to everyone. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2018 and his B.S. in Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and Highest Honor.
Currently a Senior Academic Professional in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Tech, Dr. Rojas teaches and designs courses in inorganic and organic chemistry, laboratory synthesis, and professional skills. His innovative approaches to teaching—particularly through lightboard videos, flipped classrooms, and AI-assisted learning—have been featured in the Journal of Chemical Education and recognized by the Georgia Tech Center for Teaching and Learning’s Excellence in Teaching Honor Roll.
Currently a Senior Academic Professional in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Tech, Dr. Rojas teaches and designs courses in inorganic and organic chemistry, laboratory synthesis, and professional skills. His innovative approaches to teaching—particularly through lightboard videos, flipped classrooms, and AI-assisted learning—have been featured in the Journal of Chemical Education and recognized by the Georgia Tech Center for Teaching and Learning’s Excellence in Teaching Honor Roll.
Dr. Rojas has led or co-authored several nationally funded research projects, including an NIH R15 award for developing intelligent iron-based MRI contrast agents and an NSF MRI award for advancing chemical instrumentation. His scholarly work spans organometallic synthesis, peptide chemistry, and chemical education—resulting in publications in top journals such as Chemical Science, Organic Letters, and the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Dr. Rojas has led or co-authored several nationally funded research projects, including an NIH R15 award for developing intelligent iron-based MRI contrast agents and an NSF MRI award for advancing chemical instrumentation. His scholarly work spans organometallic synthesis, peptide chemistry, and chemical education—resulting in publications in top journals such as Chemical Science, Organic Letters, and the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Beyond the classroom and lab, Dr. Rojas is deeply committed to outreach, diversity, and mentorship in STEM. He has served as an NSF reviewer, a DEI committee member, and a mentor to dozens of undergraduate and high school researchers, many of whom have gone on to prestigious awards and graduate programs.
Beyond the classroom and lab, Dr. Rojas is deeply committed to outreach, diversity, and mentorship in STEM. He has served as an NSF reviewer, a DEI committee member, and a mentor to dozens of undergraduate and high school researchers, many of whom have gone on to prestigious awards and graduate programs.
Dr. Rojas is also the creator of a popular YouTube channel with over 10,000 subscribers, where he simplifies chemistry concepts for thousands of students worldwide through engaging, lightboard-based lessons and synthesis walkthroughs.
Dr. Rojas is also the creator of a popular YouTube channel with over 10,000 subscribers, where he simplifies chemistry concepts for thousands of students worldwide through engaging, lightboard-based lessons and synthesis walkthroughs.
In 2025, he was recognized among Georgia Tech’s “40 Under 40” alumni for his impact in education, innovation, and public science communication.
In 2025, he was recognized among Georgia Tech’s “40 Under 40” alumni for his impact in education, innovation, and public science communication.
Through his podcast, Unknown Variables, Dr. Rojas brings his curiosity and love of science to a new medium—interviewing world-renowned experts to uncover not only the discoveries that shape our world, but the stories that shaped them.
Through his podcast, Unknown Variables, Dr. Rojas brings his curiosity and love of science to a new medium—interviewing world-renowned experts to uncover not only the discoveries that shape our world, but the stories that shaped them.
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