Bahram Moasser

Bahram Moasser is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame, where he has been a faculty member since 2015, first as an Adjunct Professor and then promoted to Associate Teaching Professor in 2016, and to Teaching Professor in 2025. He is based in Jordan Hall of Science and plays a significant role in undergraduate chemistry education.

Educational Background:

• A.B. in Chemistry, Cornell University (1987)
• M.S. in Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1990)
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (1995)

His research and academic interests center on chemistry and biochemistry education, with a strong emphasis on undergraduate teaching excellence and scientific mentoring. His work bridges foundational chemistry principles and pedagogical innovation in science education.

Bahram Moasser has received multiple awards recognizing his dedication to teaching and mentorship. These include the prestigious 2023 Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C., Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Distinguished Membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and multiple Georgetown College Honors between 2010 and 2014. His earlier career at GE was recognized with the Citizenship Award for Mentoring and the Whitney Technical Achievement Award.

He has advised numerous students informally, though no formal list of graduate advisees is provided. There is no mention of externally funded grants or research projects in the available text. His professional journey reflects a strong commitment to education, transitioning from industrial research to full-time academic teaching.