Professor Reese was Head in August 2008.

Under the leadership of Prof. Reese the Department continued to:
•    Conduct rigorous research
•    Produce high quality graduates
•    Impact the teaching of chemistry in high schools through support of initiatives such as the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Spectroscopy Workshop
•    Support industry through the establishment of an M.Sc. programme in Food and Agro-Processing Technology  and short courses such as Thermal Processing in the Food Industry/Better Process Control School for certification by the USDA
•    Improve interactions with alumni through the Chem SAF, the Association of Alumni and Friends of the Chemistry Department
•    Improve the curriculum and support student retention through programmes such as Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL)
•    Improve infrastructure