Riley Weatherholt
Ph.D. Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University (2025) B.S. Chemistry, Kent State University (2019) B.S. Environmental and Conservation Biology, Kent State University (2019)
David J. Kirby
Degrees Ph.D. Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa. (2015) B.S. Chemistry, Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pa. (2009)
Mostafa Abdelaziz
Degrees B.S., College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt M.S., University of Akron Ph.D., University of Akron
Annastassia Gallo
Degrees B.A., Arcadia University, 2013, Chemistry, (mathematics-minor) Arcadia University, Glenside, PA Ph.D. Temple University, Chemistry with Ann M. Valentine Dissertation: Homeostasis and trafficking of […]
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).
Brett Baker
Brett Baker is the General Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator who manages the chemicals and equipment for Chemistry 112, General Chemistry II, Laboratory. He also organizes […]
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 […]