B. Frank Gupton, Ph.D.
Floyd D. Gottwald, Jr. Chair in Pharmaceutical Engineering; Chair, Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Gupton's research is focused on the development of new technologies that will streamline organic synthesis
Cross-Coupling Catalysis Flow Chemistry / Continual Chemical Processing Organic Synthesis in Pharmaceutical Applications
Greg Boyce, Ph.D.
Expert in organic chemistry · Florida Gulf Coast University
Greg Boyce has a passion for organic synthesis and total synthesis of natural products.
Total Synthesis Organic / Inorganic Synthesis Chemicals in Household Settings Organic Chemistry Medicine and Drugs
Wei-Ning Wang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Aerosol-enabled technologies towards addressing critical challenges in the sectors of energy, the environment, and human health.
Environmental Science and Technology Heterogeneous Catalysis Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Aerosol science and technology Materials Science and Engineering
Ram B. Gupta, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Faculty Research Development | Professor of Chemical & Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Research interest: batteries, electrochemistry, sustainable energy, biofuel, biomaterials, supercritical extraction, and nanomedicine.
Batteries Electrochemical engineering Bio-carbon Supercritical carbon dioxide technology Nanotechnology
Tyler McQuade, Ph.D.
Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Improving the World one reaction at a time.
Robert J. Linhardt
Ann and John H. Broadbent, Jr. ’59 Senior Constellation Professor of Biocatalysis and Metabolic Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Professor Linhardt focuses on glycobiology, glycochemistry and glycoengineering
drug synthesis Organic, Medicinal and Drug Discovery Biochemistry and Chemical Biology Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry Metabolic Engineering and Biocatalysis
Mary Simoni
Dean, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Works as a leading composer, author, teacher, pianist, and arts administrator
Sound Synthesis Interactive Electronics Music Education Music Theory Music Composition
Kathleen Becker
Clinical Associate Professor Dept. of Nursing at the School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Nursing expert, focusing on community-public health
Social Determinants of Health Nurse Practitioner Education Collaborative Nursing Practice Health Equity Health and Wellness
Saeed Ahmad, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Ahmad specializes in the development of using small molecules, peptides and proteins
Research and development using small molecules peptides and proteins Process development of new and existing active pharmaceutical ingredients Development of efficient and cost effective processes using continuous synthesis and flow chemistry.
Brent Feske
Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University
Professor Feske specializes in biocatalysis (catalysis using enzymes) and asymmetric synthesis towards pharmaceuticals
Biochemistry Asymmetric Synthesis Chemistry Catalysis/Biocatalysis Organic Chemistry
Jeremy McCallum
Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Chemistry Oxidation Organic Chemistry Science NMR
Arsalan Mirjafari, Ph.D.
Expert in materials chemistry · Florida Gulf Coast University
Arsalan Mirjafari develops materials to solve major societal challenges, such as resources, health and energy.
Material Characterization Materials Chemistry Organic Chemistry Ionic Liquids
Yong (Tiger) Zhang, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences · USC School of Pharmacy
Yong (Tiger) Zhang is an expert in chemical biology, drug design and discovery, protein engineering, and immunotherapy.
Nanomedicine Protein Biosynthesis Immunotherapy Drug Design and Discovery Chemical Biology
Mo Jiang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · Virginia Commonwealth University
Advance material manufacturing for health and energy applications
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Multiphase Flow Process crystallization (Bio)Pharmaceuticals Battery materials
Charles Yarish, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management and commercial uses for seaweed for food, cosmetics and biofuels.
Marine Biology Aquaculture “Captain Seaweed” Marine Algae Commercial uses of seaweed
Jessica Rouge, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry · University of Connecticut
Professor Rouge is an expert in enzyme-mediated assembly of nanomaterials and delivery of DNA and RNA into cells.
SELEX Therapeutic Oligonucleotides Gene Regulation Nanocharacterization
Carlos Castano, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Castano specializes in tailoring surface properties of materials for applications in energy, transportation, and manufacturing.
Advanced Materials Characterization Corrosion Engineering Lightweight Alloys Plasma Physics Thin film deposition and characterization
Thanh Nguyen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Nguyen focuses on biointegrated materials and devices at nano- and micro-scales for applications in biomedicine
Vaccinations Drug Delivery Nano
Cheryl Tatano Beck, D.N.Sc.
Distinguished Professor · University of Connecticut
Cheryl Tatano Beck is a distinguished professor in School of Nursing whose research focuses on postpartum depression and traumatic birth
Birth Trauma Ptsd Postpartum Depression Traumatic Childbirth Qualitative Research
Paul Gordon, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair of the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation · Baylor University
Expert on physical activity, and lifestyle-based research related to obesity and its co-morbidities across the lifespan
Health Human Performance Recreation Physical Activity & Health Obesity