See below for an alphabetical list of the School’s tenure-track, instructional, adjunct, and emeritus faculty. Descriptions of areas of interest of research-active faculty can be found here by interdisciplinary research themes and here by traditional sub disciplines.
Michael Evans
Senior Academic Professional, Director of First-year Chemistry
Specifications grading in organic chemistry; applications of technology in the organic chemistry classroom; mechanistic reasoning in introductory organic chemistry courses.
Mioy Huynh
Academic Professional (Fall 2023)
Inclusive, student-centered learning environment in introductory chemistry courses; creation of digital content and applications of technology to support in-class learning
Christy O'Mahony
Senior Academic Professional
Analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, integration of chemical safety education with lab curriculum, guided inquiry learning.
Mary E. Peek
Principal Academic Professional
Biochemistry, biochemical education, spectroscopy, biophysical chemistry, laboratory simulations, team-based projects, problem-based learning, project-based learning, and active learning strategies that promote critical thinking and the development of chemical intuition
Pamela Pollet
Senior Research Scientist
Organic chemistry, synthetic methodologies, flow chemistry, green chemistry & sustainability, undergraduate research & chemical education.
Anthony Rojas
Academic Professional (Fall 2023)
Developing inclusive pedagogical practices for chemistry instruction. Designing educational activities that promote active learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through guided inquiry. Organometallic chemistry, bioconjugation, and synthetic research.
Deborah Santos
Academic Professional
Chemical and science education, organic chemistry. Scientific practice development and engagement in the general chemistry laboratory and their relationship to beliefs on science identity, nature of science, and chemistry mindset.
Carrie Shepler
Principal Academic Professional and Assistant Dean for Teaching Effectiveness
Chemical education
Cameron Tyson
Principal Academic Professional and Assistant Dean for Academic Programs, College of Sciences
Organic chemistry; Semester abroad programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Hui Zhu
Senior Academic Professional
Biochemistry, organic chemistry, problem-based learning, project-based learning.