The Department of Chemistry
@ Eastern Michigan University
The People of Chemistry at EMU
Ruth Ann Armitage 734.487.0290
My research interests involve the analysis of archaeological materials. Current research projects include: Characterization of organic binder material in rock paintings; Characterization of 17th century brick and pottery; Radiocarbon dating of rock paintings; Surface analysis of rock painting samples.
My research interests involve the analysis of archaeological materials. Current research projects include: Characterization of organic binder material in rock paintings; Characterization of 17th century brick and pottery; Radiocarbon dating of rock paintings; Surface analysis of rock painting samples.
Timothy Brewer 734.487.9613
My chief interest is in laser spectroscopy using the cavity ring-down technique and laser induced fluorescence to study the potential energy surfaces and the dynamics of molecules.
My chief interest is in laser spectroscopy using the cavity ring-down technique and laser induced fluorescence to study the potential energy surfaces and the dynamics of molecules.
Gavin Edwards 734.487.0297
My research encompasses the broad issues of atmospheric chemistry, composition and dynamics. My work is focused specifically on understanding the role the biosphere has in atmospheric chemistry, particularly how biogenic emissions affect the chemistry of ozone.
My research encompasses the broad issues of atmospheric chemistry, composition and dynamics. My work is focused specifically on understanding the role the biosphere has in atmospheric chemistry, particularly how biogenic emissions affect the chemistry of ozone.
Cory Emal 734.487.0305
My research interests are being comlpiled at this time.
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Hedeel Evans 734.487.1425
I am interested in the signal transduction pathways involved in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation in normal and neoplastic cells. The MAP kinase cascade, a coupled series of regulatory proteins, transmits signals induced by the binding of growth factors to receptors on the surface of cells.
I am interested in the signal transduction pathways involved in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation in normal and neoplastic cells. The MAP kinase cascade, a coupled series of regulatory proteins, transmits signals induced by the binding of growth factors to receptors on the surface of cells.
Timothy Friebe 734.487.1423
My research interests include organic methodology and synthesis, microwave assisted organic synthesis and the application of organometallics to the synthesis of small molecules and natural products. Current projects include: the application of microwave heating to standard organic reactions and the synthetic studies of macrocyclic chelating ligands cyclen and cyclen derivatives.
My research interests include organic methodology and synthesis, microwave assisted organic synthesis and the application of organometallics to the synthesis of small molecules and natural products. Current projects include: the application of microwave heating to standard organic reactions and the synthetic studies of macrocyclic chelating ligands cyclen and cyclen derivatives.
Deborah Heyl-Clegg 734.487.2057
Our group investigates peptides and structure-activity relationships. As chemical messengers of biological information, peptides present one of the most promising classes of compounds in the preliminary stages of pharmaceutical development. The goal of the peptide biochemist is to determine which portions of the peptide molecule are responsible for interacting with binding sites (receptors) to bring about a biological response.
Our group investigates peptides and structure-activity relationships. As chemical messengers of biological information, peptides present one of the most promising classes of compounds in the preliminary stages of pharmaceutical development. The goal of the peptide biochemist is to determine which portions of the peptide molecule are responsible for interacting with binding sites (receptors) to bring about a biological response.
Heather Holmes 734.487.2027
My research interests involve the development of instrumentation and methods to monitor biological processes in tissue cultures in real-time. The instrument incorporates a cell incubation device with a cryofocusing inlet suitable for use with high-speed gas chromatography (GC). High-speed GC is capable of separating complex mixtures in one-tenth the time of conventional GC, on the order of seconds rather than minutes.
My research interests involve the development of instrumentation and methods to monitor biological processes in tissue cultures in real-time. The instrument incorporates a cell incubation device with a cryofocusing inlet suitable for use with high-speed gas chromatography (GC). High-speed GC is capable of separating complex mixtures in one-tenth the time of conventional GC, on the order of seconds rather than minutes.
Arthur Howard 734.487.3038
My research interests involve the synthesis of complex, nitrogen containing, heterocyclic systems.
My research interests involve the synthesis of complex, nitrogen containing, heterocyclic systems.
Amy Johnson 734.487.0426
My research interests involve knowledge transfer and how students are able to take what they know and apply it to help them understand novel situations or problems. Current research projects include: investigating the connections students make (and the ones they don't!) between general chemistry and introductory earth science topics.
Vance Kennedy 734.487.0018
My research interests are in the field of synthetic inorganic chemistry. I am currently collaborating with researchers at Case Western Reserve University on making new phthalocyanines to be used in photodynamic tumor therapy (PDT). My current research target is the synthesis of new macrocyclic phthalocyanin compounds.
My research interests are in the field of synthetic inorganic chemistry. I am currently collaborating with researchers at Case Western Reserve University on making new phthalocyanines to be used in photodynamic tumor therapy (PDT). My current research target is the synthesis of new macrocyclic phthalocyanin compounds.
Larry Kolopajlo 734.487.0100
Inorganic Chemistry - My research explores the kinetics and mechanisms of solution reactions involving these fields of coordination chemistry: (1) ligand exchange (2) metal exchange and (3) complex formation.
Chemical Education - My interests revolve around the secondary curriculum and include: outreach activities, crime scene investigation, cosmetic chemistry, animations and videos and writing in the chemistry classroom.
Inorganic Chemistry - My research explores the kinetics and mechanisms of solution reactions involving these fields of coordination chemistry: (1) ligand exchange (2) metal exchange and (3) complex formation.
Chemical Education - My interests revolve around the secondary curriculum and include: outreach activities, crime scene investigation, cosmetic chemistry, animations and videos and writing in the chemistry classroom.
Harriet Lindsay 734.487.2124
My research interests revolve around the development of new synthetic methodologies and synthesis of natural products. Current research projects include: development of microwave assisted reactions and the application of these reactions to the synthesis of natural products that mimic the biological activities of sugars.
My research interests revolve around the development of new synthetic methodologies and synthesis of natural products. Current research projects include: development of microwave assisted reactions and the application of these reactions to the synthesis of natural products that mimic the biological activities of sugars.
Maria Milletti 734.487.1183
My general area of research is the study of electronic structure and reactivity of molecules through molecular orbital calculations. Calculations are carried out using ab initio methods such as Hartree-Fock-Roothaan theory or Density Functional Theory. My research group usually includes several undergraduate students and the occasional graduate student. Most of the undergraduate students start their independent projects in their sophomore year. Follow the 'My Research' link above for more information.
My general area of research is the study of electronic structure and reactivity of molecules through molecular orbital calculations. Calculations are carried out using ab initio methods such as Hartree-Fock-Roothaan theory or Density Functional Theory. My research group usually includes several undergraduate students and the occasional graduate student. Most of the undergraduate students start their independent projects in their sophomore year. Follow the 'My Research' link above for more information.
Ross Nord 734.487.0106
My primary interest is in studying the statistics of lattice-filling processes. In any process a site can be specified as "empty" or "filled" depending upon whether an event (reaction, adsorption,...) has occured there. Consequently, the majority of the work involves deriving kinetic equations and applying previously-developed solution techniques to obtain numerical solutions.
My primary interest is in studying the statistics of lattice-filling processes. In any process a site can be specified as "empty" or "filled" depending upon whether an event (reaction, adsorption,...) has occured there. Consequently, the majority of the work involves deriving kinetic equations and applying previously-developed solution techniques to obtain numerical solutions.
Steven Pernecky 734.487.0383
Dr. Pernecky's research uses the molecular genetic techniques of site-directed mutagenisis and deletion cloning to determine the contribution of structural features and conserved amino acids to the biochemical and biophysical properties of the xenobiotic-metabolizing P450 cytochromes.
Dr. Pernecky's research uses the molecular genetic techniques of site-directed mutagenisis and deletion cloning to determine the contribution of structural features and conserved amino acids to the biochemical and biophysical properties of the xenobiotic-metabolizing P450 cytochromes.
Kris Rengan 734.487.0086
Chelex 100 (purified form of Dowex A1), a chelating resin, is used frequently in radiochemical separations and for pre-concentrations of trace elements prior to analysis. Unfortunately, the properties of the resin are not well characterized. Our laboratory has initiated a program to characterize the resin. Distribution coefficients have been measured between aqueous solutions of several elements and the resin. The measurements are performed either with radioactive tracer or using atomic absorption spectroscopy.
Chelex 100 (purified form of Dowex A1), a chelating resin, is used frequently in radiochemical separations and for pre-concentrations of trace elements prior to analysis. Unfortunately, the properties of the resin are not well characterized. Our laboratory has initiated a program to characterize the resin. Distribution coefficients have been measured between aqueous solutions of several elements and the resin. The measurements are performed either with radioactive tracer or using atomic absorption spectroscopy.
Donald Snyder 734.487.1429
The enzyme-catalyzed curing of Oriental lacquer is a complex oxidative polymerization of urushiol, a naturally occuring 3-substituted catechol. Details of the mechanism for this process will be elucidated by synthesis of modified urushiol derivatives in which the number, position and stereochemistry of the double bonds will be varied and the effects of these changes on the cure characteristics and mechanical properities of the polymer studied.
The enzyme-catalyzed curing of Oriental lacquer is a complex oxidative polymerization of urushiol, a naturally occuring 3-substituted catechol. Details of the mechanism for this process will be elucidated by synthesis of modified urushiol derivatives in which the number, position and stereochemistry of the double bonds will be varied and the effects of these changes on the cure characteristics and mechanical properities of the polymer studied.
Jose Vites 734.487.0129
Most of my projects will involve the manipulation of air-sensitive compounds using Schlenk-ware and vacuum lines, cannula and syringe techniques, a variety of chromatographic techniques (gas, plate, column, flash), and the use of infrared and 1H, 13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies. They will also involve the synthesis of organic and inorganic ligands when necessary.
Most of my projects will involve the manipulation of air-sensitive compounds using Schlenk-ware and vacuum lines, cannula and syringe techniques, a variety of chromatographic techniques (gas, plate, column, flash), and the use of infrared and 1H, 13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies. They will also involve the synthesis of organic and inorganic ligands when necessary.
Gregg Wilmes 734.487.0164
My research interests are being comlpiled at this time.
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My research interests are being comlpiled at this time.
They will be entered very shortly
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