Research
Interests:
I. Synthesis of organic molecules with interesting or unusual properties,
typically of theoretical or practical significance
II. Green chemistry: benign reagents and processes; biphasic catalysis; application
of enzymes to organic synthesis; greener oxidations, reductions, and solvents
III. Polymer chemistry: naturally-occurring polymers; polymers used in cosmetic,
dermatological, and personal care applications.
IV. Chemistry of natural products, particularly terpenes and essential oils, perfumery and fragrance, vitamins and coenzymes, and natural antioxidants
V. Chemical pedagogy; innovations in the teaching of organic chemistry
VI. History of organic chemistry
Research Students:
- Richard S. Clary, Christopher D. Lee,
and William G. Monroe IV (Summer 1998)
- Daniel L. Cooke (Summer 1998, Fall 1998,
and Spring 1999)
- Jack William Erter III (Spring, 1999)
- Ragy T. Ragheb and David A. Vaughn
(Summer 1999)
- Richard S. Clary, D. Mark Cody, and
Matthew W. B. Pfeiffer (Spring, 2000)
- D. Mark Cody (Fall, 2000)
- Heidi Hester (Spring, 2001)
- Isaac A. Miller(Spring, 2002)
- Charles R. Lea, Isaac A. Miller, and
Jamie C. Causey (Summer, 2002)
- Michael Jenks (Spring, 2004)
- Jack Varon (Summer, 2005)
- Brett Jones (Fall, 2006)
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