Brian Rasley

Brian Rasley is a Researcher at the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Alaska Fairbanks. His work bridges synthetic organometallic chemistry and analytical chemistry, focusing on coatings with antimicrobial properties and catalytic decomposition of organic compounds, alongside collaborative biomedical and environmental research.

• Education: B.S. in Chemistry from Arizona State University, M.A. in Chemistry from University of Alaska Fairbanks, Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Georgetown University.

His research explores metabolic suppression in arctic ground squirrels as a model for neuro- and cardio-protection in tissue trauma, combined with chemical synthesis projects for functional materials. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in neuroscience, biochemistry, and polymer science, with analytical and synthetic methodologies.

Key trends in his publications include biomedical applications of chemical analysis in hibernation studies (Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism, 2008; Journal of Neurochemistry, 2007) and antimicrobial material synthesis (Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2007). These span neuroprotection, metabolic adaptation, and environmental chemistry.

Contact: btrasley@alaska.edu