Latonia M. Harris is an American chemical engineer.
Born in Selma, Alabama, and educated in Detroit Public Schools, Harris earned her bachelor's degree in chemical engineering at the University of Michigan. Harris furthered her studies in the same subject at Northwestern University, where she completed a master's of science in 1997 and a doctorate in 2001. During her Ph.D., Harris was advised by Eleftherios Terry Papoutsakis and Neil Welker.
Upon graduating, Harris worked as a scientist for Schering-Plough, then moved to Janssen Pharmaceuticals. In 2020, Harris was elected a member of the United States National Academy of Engineering.
References
- ^ Sandalow, Brian (13 June 2022). "Latonia Harris Encourages Master's, PhD Graduates to Honor Their Supporters". Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Latonia Harris". United States National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Alumna Latonia Harris Elected to National Academy of Engineering". Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- "Dr. Latonia M. Harris". United States National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- Living people
- 21st-century American engineers
- American chemical engineers
- Members of the United States National Academy of Engineering
- African-American women engineers
- 21st-century American women engineers
- African-American engineers
- Northwestern University alumni
- Engineers from Alabama
- People from Selma, Alabama
- Engineers from Michigan
- University of Michigan alumni
- Detroit Public Schools Community District alumni
- Janssen Pharmaceutica people
- Schering people