Working with students and leveraging techniques at the interface of chemistry and biology to better understand the enzymes that help to build bacterial cell walls, Martin works to solve the problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics, which has become a global health crisis that may one day lead to a “post antibiotic era” where existing antibiotics may not be capable of halting even minor infections.
Kristin Feierabend became the stockroom manager for the department in December 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Furman University. Kristin […]
A chemist with a research interests in photooxidation of multi-functional organic compounds relevant to atmospheric aerosols, he works with students in environmental and physical chemistry.
Faust works with students to research a combination of environmental, analytical, and physical chemistry to characterize the composition and reactivity of atmospheric systems.
Known for his patented organosilica materials for water treatment, environmental remediation, and personal care, Edmiston researches advanced materials for water purification and the development of chemical sensors based on molecularly imprinted materials.
Mary began her service with the department of chemistry December 1, 2008, as the part-time secretary. She assumed the role of administrative coordinator, January […]
A professor of inorganic and organic chemistry, Bonvallet studies Supramolecular (many-molecular) chemistry and photochemistry (light chemistry), light-emitting organic compounds, and the formulation, response, and applications of swellable organically modified silica (SOMS).
Brett Baker is the General Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator who manages the chemicals and equipment for Chemistry 112, General Chemistry II, Laboratory. He also organizes […]
Interested in conservational biology, Williams studies evolutionary adaptation and physiological acclimation at the population level in Brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus) fish inhabiting polluted and clean regions and uses field expertise and molecular techniques to identify population level differences between clean and polluted site fish.
Studying DNA damage and its link to cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and cardiovascular disease, West’s research utilizes baker’s yeast and mammalian cells to define more clearly how organisms sense and respond to protein-damaging molecules.
Focusing on H. capsulatum, a species of fungus, Strand studies the identification of proteins involved in signal transduction pathways required for H. capsulatum to sense and respond to changes in environmental conditions and the characterization of the distribution of H. capsulatum in the soil of the Ohio-Mississippi River Valley.
Tim Siegenthaler is the Instrument Technician/Machinist primarily serving the Departments of Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Geology. Tim began working at the College on August […]
Interested in biological systems, Regan works to uncover the principles of coordination between cellular phenotypes at multiple scales of organization and build predictive models of this coordination in health and disease with the ultimate goal of studying aging, cancer progression, and stem cell differentiation and reprogramming.
Julie is the Animal Caretaker in the Biology/Neuroscience department.
As a biology research technician, Minkeu assists with independent studies in biology and intermediate French courses. He also specializes in mosquito-borne viruses and virology.
Using genomic and bioinformatics approaches, Morgan and his research students investigate how plant pathogens infect host plants at the molecular level; and, as a member of the NIBLSE leadership team, he is helping to establish a network of educators seeking to integrate bioinformatics into life science education.
Jhony Mera is the Electronics and Instrument Technician primarily serving the Departments of Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Jhony began working at the College, August […]
Working with students, Ison explores interests in ecology, conservation biology, and ecological genetics by studying how anthropogenic (i.e., human-induced) alterations to natural areas are impacting native plant populations.
Focusing on population genetics, Edgington studies the evolution of traits in natural populations and phylogenetics, the evolutionary relationships between species.
Working with students using both band-winged grasshoppers and human subjects, Brandley seeks to better understand the link between sensory physiology and behavior, primarily studying vision, to examine how differences in sensory physiology limit behaviors and ultimately evolutionary outcomes.