Organic Research

The American Chemical Society defines and describes organic chemistry as the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds, which include not only hydrocarbons but also compounds with any number of other elements, including hydrogen (most compounds contain at least one carbon–hydrogen bond), nitrogen, oxygen, halogens, phosphorus, silicon, and sulfur. This branch of chemistry was originally limited to compounds produced by living organisms but has been broadened to include human-made substances such as plastics. The range of application of organic compounds is enormous and also includes, but is not limited to, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, food, explosives, paints, and cosmetics.

Dr. Paul T. Buonora
Professor (2000)
RISE Program Director
Organic Synthesis & Catalysis
Prof. Buonora's Profile

Dr. Marco A. Lopez
Professor Emeritus (1987)
Organic & Fe(II) Porphyrin Chemistry
Prof. Lopez's Profile

Dr. Eric R. Marinez
Associate Professor (2003)
HSI-STEM Program Director
Molecular Recognition & Catalysis
Prof. Marinez's Profile

Dr. Kensaku Nakayama
Professor Emeritus (1987)
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Prof. Nakayama's Profile

Dr. Michael P. Schramm
Professor (2007)
Supramolecular Chemistry & Molecular Recognition
Prof. Schramm's Website

Dr. Jason Schwans
Associate Professor (2012)
Enzymology
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Dr. Young-Seok Shon
Professor (2006)
Macromolecular, Materials, & Nanoscience
Prof. Shon's Website

Dr. Julie Wahlman
Assistant Professor (2022)
Asymmetric Catalysis and Organic
Prof. Wahlman's Website