Andy Franz

Andy Franz is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of the Pacific's College of the Pacific. His research focuses on carbohydrate chemistry, utilizing NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry to study solution conformations and biochemical functions.

• University: University of the Pacific
• School: College of the Pacific
• Department: Chemistry
• Academic Rank: Professor

Research interests include:

• Structural analysis of carbohydrates
• Hydrogen bonding in oligosaccharides
• Development of oligosaccharide tagging methods
• Instrumental techniques: NMR (600 MHz, 300 MHz), MALDI-TOF-MS

Teaching philosophy emphasizes conceptual understanding over memorization, with courses in Organic Chemistry (I & II) and Advanced NMR Spectroscopy. Students are actively involved in research projects, including graduate and undergraduate researchers.

Key facilities include NSF-funded NMR (2008) and MALDI-TOF-MS (2025) instruments. Collaborations with Dr. George Pantouris and Skylar Carlson are highlighted.