Chemistry Experts

Anton Toutov, Ph.D

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Toutov develops new chemical strategies for organic synthesis, catalysis, and medicinal chemistry.

Hydroesulfurization of FuelsPET Radiotracer DevelopmentOrganic SynthesisCatalysis Medicinal Chemistry

Zvi Schwartz, D.M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Biomedical EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Doctor of dental medicine and periodontal expert; skilled program developer

Bone Cartilage and mineralization and their relation to Vitamin D sex hormones and local factors.Implant and bone substitute mechanism of action and clinical useSteroid hormonePeriodontal diseases etiology and treatmentThe Effect of Vitamin D on Cartilage Cells in Vitro

Varun Makhija

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington

Varun Makhija's research focuses on the interaction of light with matter, and the ensuing motion of molecular atoms and electrons.

Chemical PhysicsMolecular and Optical PhysicsChemistry and PhysicsAtomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

Dr Jonathan A. G. Cox

Lecturer in MicrobiologyAston University

Dr Cox's research interests surround the discovery of new antibiotics & identifying the mechanisms by which those antibiotics kill bacteria.

Health SciencesBiochemistryAntibioticsAntimicrobial ResistanceMicro-Organisms

Rattan Lal

Associate Professor, Soil Science | Environment and Natural ResourcesThe Ohio State University

Rattan Lal is a Professor of Soil Physics in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University .

Soil ScienceEnvironmentNatural Resources

Tatiana Kuzmenko

Instructor of BiologyLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Medicinal PlantsEducational ResearchEvolutionary BiologyMolecular BiologyNeurobiology

Wei-Ning Wang, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Aerosol-enabled technologies towards addressing critical challenges in the sectors of energy, the environment, and human health.

Aerosol science and technologyChemistry and Chemical EngineeringEnvironmental Science and TechnologyHeterogeneous CatalysisMaterials Science and Engineering