Laura DeGroot
DeGroot is an assistant visiting professor of physics.
Niklas Manz
A researcher of pattern formation and nonlinear phenomena, Manz works with students who research the Belousov-Zhabotinsky Reaction and contributes to algebra and calculus physics.
Manon Grugel-Watson
Grugel-Watson serves as a visiting instructor and laboratory coordinator in the physics department, teaching the foundations of physics labs.
Cody Leary
A widely published author in the field of quantum optics and its intersection with quantum mechanics and general relativity, Leary works with students on topics such as thermal and particle physics.
Sarah J. Sobeck (Schmidtke)
With research on the photochemistry of organic UV-absorbers and dyes, Sobeck primarily teaches introductory and physical chemistry courses.
Mark J. Snider
The recipient of many grants to aid the study of topics within organic chemistry and biochemistry, Snider researches how aerobic nicotinic acid (Vitamin B3) is broken down, works to determine the genes and mechanisms of degradation of antidepressants by bacteria in the environment, and studies the structure and functional characterization of novel phosphagen kinases.
Sara E. S. Martin
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
Kristin Feierabend became the stockroom manager for the department in December 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Furman University. Kristin […]
Karl J. Feierabend
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.
Jennifer A. Faust
Faust works with students to research a combination of environmental, analytical, and physical chemistry to characterize the composition and reactivity of atmospheric systems.
Paul L. Edmiston
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 Cornelius
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 […]
Paul A. Bonvallet
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).
James West
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.
Timothy Siegenthaler
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 […]
Jhony Mera
Jhony Mera is the Electronics and Instrument Technician primarily serving the Departments of Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Jhony began working at the College, August […]
Susan Y. Lehman
A researcher of experimental condensed matter physics, Lehman enjoys teaching advanced lab courses and works with physics students to create demonstrations for local elementary school students.