Chemistry Department Staff

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	Brenner, Stacey Assistant Professor Ph.D., Stanford University, 2005 sbrenner@brooklyn.cuny.edu	Organic: Synthesis and new reaction methodology; development of new transition metal-free catalysts for organic reactions; development of new organic reactions using these catalysts; synthesis of small bioactive molecules using new catalysts and/or new reactions.
	Ciszkowska, Malgorzata Professor Ph.D., University of Warsaw, 1992 malgcisz@brooklyn.cuny.edu	Analytical: Electrochemistry; conformational transitions of polymeric "smart" gels; biopolymeric gels as selective sorbents; electroanalysis of organic and inorganic compounds; trace analysis.
	Contel, Maria Assistant Professor Ph.D.,Public University of Navarra (Spain), 1996 mariacontel.brooklyn.cuny.edu	Inorganic-Organometallic Chemistry: Homogeneous Catalysis, Bioinorganic, Green Chemistry; Design of new recoverable and recyclable metal transition catalysts for reactions with potential industrial applications. Use of organogold compounds as novel catalysts for several reactions and as anticancer agents.
	Davenport, Lesley Professor Ph.D., University of Salford (UK), 1981 ldvnport@drooklyn.cuny.edu	Biochemistry/Biophysics: Use of fluorescence methods for studying lipid bilayer dynamics, protein and DNA conformation and dynamics, and macromolecular interactions.
	Dowd, Terry L. Associate Professor Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1986 tdowd@brooklyn.cuny.edu	Analytical and Biochemistry: Structural and in-vivo functional studies of the effect of lead on the bone protein osteocalcin.
	Brian Gibney Associate Professor Ph.D. University of Michigan, 1994 temporary email	Biochemistry: Our laboratory is interested in understanding how proteins fold, incorporate metal ions and perform catalysis. Our research approach uses detailed thermodynamic analysis of metal-peptide and metal-protein interactions to understand fundamental metalloprotein structure-function relationships.  Currently, we are studying the role of Zn(II) in protein folding and the role of porphyrin structure on heme biochemistry
	Greer, Alexander Professor Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 1996 agreer@brooklyn.cuny.edu	Organic: Mechanistic organic chemistry using preparative, physical organic, theoretical, bioorganic and photochemical methods; factors which influence the reactivity of oxygen and sulfur containing compounds, and extending this knowledge to biological mechanisms.
	Howell, James M. - Head of the Department Professor Ph.D., Cornell University, 1971 jhowell@brooklyn.cuny.edu	Physical: Evaluation of molecular energies, dipole moments and excitation energies using quantum chemistry.
	Jarzecki, Andrzej A. Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1997 jarzecki@brooklyn.cuny.edu	Theoretical: Prediction of molecular and spectroscopic properties (UV, Infrared, Raman and resonance Raman) of molecules with a special focus on transition and heavy metal compounds. Various applications of electronic structure calculations to enhance understanding of the structure and function of native metals in proteins and the toxicity of heavy metals. Research interests and computational applications span areas of modern chemistry, biochemistry, geochemistry and environmental science.
	Juszczak, Laura J. Assistant Professor Ph.D., New York University, 1992 ljuzak@brooklyn.cuny.edu	Biophysical: Protein aggregation processes and methods of dissolution; vibrational spectrosopy, including UV resonance Raman and FTIR, isused to probe factors effecting protein oligomerization and aggregation.
	Kobrak, Mark Associate Professor Ph.D., Chicago University 1997 mkobrak@brooklyn.cuny.edu	Theoretical: Quantum and classical dynamics studies of condensed matter processes. Current interest focuses on the properties of room-temperature ionic liquids, with the goal of elucidating structure-property relationships relevant to solvation in ionic liquids. The methodology includes both computer simulation and analytic theory.
	Magliozzo, Richard Professor Ph.D., City University of New York, 1981 rmaglioz@brooklyn.cuny.edu	Biochemistry: Spectroscopic investigations of the structure and function of two bacterial enzymes: catalase-peroxidase from Mycobacteria tuberculosis and E. coli pyruvate formate-lyase.
	Levine, Ira Professor Ph.D., Harvard University, 1963 inlevine@brooklyn.cuny.edu
	Sanchez-Delgado, Roberto Professor Ph.D., University of London, Imperial College of Science and Technology, 1976 rsdelgado@brooklyn.cuny.edu	Inorganic, Organometallic: Development of new catalysts derived from transition metal complexes or nanoparticles for reactions related to the production of cleaner fossil fuels; discovery of novel potential metal-based drugs against parasitic diseases and cancer.

 

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Emeritus

Aronson, Seymour

Cohen, Irwin A.

Goldberg, David E.

Gortler, Leon

Haberfield, Paul

Labianca, Dominick A.

Moriber, George

Rosen, Milton J.

Zieger, Herman E.