Anton Toutov, Ph.D
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Toutov develops new chemical strategies for organic synthesis, catalysis, and medicinal chemistry.
Hydroesulfurization of Fuels PET Radiotracer Development Organic Synthesis Catalysis Medicinal Chemistry
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
B. Frank Gupton, Ph.D.
Floyd D. Gottwald Junior 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
Rafael Quirino
Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University
Professor Quirino focuses on the use of triglycerides as starting materials for different chemistries.
Renewables and Environment Catalysis Carbon Organic Chemistry Catalysts
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
Miao Yu
Associate Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Focuses on advanced nanoporous structures for energy and environmental applications
Porous Structures Zeolite Composites Water Purification Ultrathin Microporous Inorganic Membranes
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
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, supercritical extraction, and nanomedicine.
Batteries Electrochemical engineering Bio-carbon Supercritical carbon dioxide technology Nanotechnology
Brad Easton, PhD
Professor, Chemistry, Faculty of Science · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Materials electrochemist explores fundamental ways to enhance fuel cell performance
Electrochemistry Electrochemical Systems Materials Chemistry Fuel Cells Electrocatalysis
Christina Tang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Sciences Engineering · VCU School of Engineering
Prof. Tang specializes in polymer nanomaterial synthesis/characterization with interest in hybrids with inorganic nanoparticles/biomolecules
Smart Polymer Materials Polymer Processing Hybrid Materials Catalysis/Biocatalysis Nanotechnology
Liliana Trevani, PhD
Associate Professor, Chemistry, Faculty of Science · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Award-winning, international physical chemistry researcher developing new techniques for high temperature electrochemistry
Electrochemistry Hydrothermal Chemistry Materials Chemistry Physical Chemistry Supercritical Fluids
Brandon Quillian
Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University
Professor Quillian specializes in organic chemistry and organometallic chemistry
Sasha Kabanov, Ph.D.
Mescal Swaim Ferguson Distinguished Professor, Eshelman School of Pharmacy · UNC at Chapel Hill
Kabanov has conducted pioneering research that has considerably influenced current ideas and approaches in drug delivery and nanomedicine.
Pharmacology Pharmaceutical Development Chemistry Science Biochemistry
Stephen Frye, Ph.D.
Fred Eshelman Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy & Director, Center for Integrative Biology and Drug Discovery · UNC-Chapel Hill
Stephen Frye is a professor and director of the Center for Integrative Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery.
Chromatin Chemical Biology Medicinal Chemistry Drug Discovery Oncology
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
Timo Thonhauser
Associate Professor of Physics · Wake Forest University
Thonhauser sees much potential for using hydrogen to power vehicles.
Condensed Matter Physics Carbon Capture Physics Quantum Physics Hydrogen Storage