Deon T Miles

Deon Terrell Miles is an American chemist who is professor of chemistry at the Sewanee: The University of the South. His research considers the development of functionalised nanoparticles and chemistry education.

Early life and education Miles was born in Gary, Indiana. He studied chemistry at Wabash College and graduated in 1997. He won several awards for chemistry and was manager of the basketball team. He delivered the commencement address. At Sewanee, Miles delivered a course on the science of food and chemistry of cooking.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Miles developed homemade kits that could be used to teach students about spectroscopy and chromatography from home.

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Personal life Miles is married with two children. He is an ordained deacon at the Silverdale Baptist Church.