Lani (Tori) Hidalgo

Associate Professor of Practice
Photo Tori Hidalgo

Henry Koffler Building, Room 201C

Degrees and Appointments:

  • Associate Professor of Practice, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 2023 to present
  • Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 2015 to 2023
  • Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 2009 to 2015
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Specialty: Physical Inorganic Chemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 2005-2009
  • B.S., Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 1996-2000

Specialties: Chemistry Education, Teaching in a Large Classroom, Inorganic Chemistry, Educational Training

Field of Study: Chemical Education

Scholarly Activities

Teaching Activities

I currently teach general chemistry CHEM 151/152. In my class, I emphasize the concepts of fundamental chemistry, different methods of learning, and self-development. I use a learning team to create a community of learners and work on creating a dynamic and interactive classroom environment.