Chemistry department faculty maintain active research programs involving both undergraduate and graduate researchers in both laboratory and computational aspects of chemical research. We strongly encourage all undergraduates to participate in research and also maintain an active M.S. research program. Our faculty conduct research in diverse areas such as nanotechnology, natural product synthesis, atmospheric chemistry, catalysis, and computational chemistry. All students work closely alongside their faculty mentor, gaining valuable experience that extends far beyond typical classroom learning.
The list below summarizes the research areas of each faculty member and includes a link to their website where further information about their current research programs can be found.
- Dr. Temer Ahmadi - Physical Chemistry
Nanomaterials and Thin-Films
- Dr. Joseph Bausch - Organic Chemistry
Carboranes and Computational Chemistry
- Dr. Eduard Casillas - Organic Chemistry
Natural Product Synthesis and Bio-organic Chemistry
- Dr. Timothy Dudley - Physical Chemistry
Metal Complexes and Computational Chemistry
- Dr. Robert Giuliano - Organic Chemistry
Organic Synthesis, Graphite Nanofibers
- Dr. Amanda Grannas - Analytical Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry and Photochemistry
- Dr. Scott Kassel - Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis and Chemical Crystallography
- Dr. Daniel Kraut - Biochemistry
Enzymology, Protein Degradation and Proteasom
- Dr. Anthony Lagalante - Analytical Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry and Art Conservation
- Dr. Kevin Minbiole – Organic Chemistry
Organic, Natural Products, and Medicinal Chemistry
- Dr. Brian Ohta - Organic Chemistry
Mechanistic and Structural Organic Chemistry
- Dr. Jennifer Palenchar - Biochemistry
Transcriptional Complexes and Metabolic Enzymes of Trypanosomes
- Dr. Jared Paul - Inorganic Chemistry
Artificial Photosynthesis and Photochemistry
- Dr. Barry Selinsky - Biochemistry
Membrane Biophysics and Biochemistry
- Dr. Deanna Zubris - Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis, Organometallics, and Polymer Chemistry
