Greg M. Swain

Dr. Greg M. Swain is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Michigan State University (MSU), specializing in electroanalytical chemistry and advanced electrode materials. His research intersects physical electrochemistry, material science, and chemical analysis, with a focus on boron-doped diamond and tetrahedral amorphous carbon electrodes for sensing and environmental applications.

Educational Background:

• B.A. in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Dallas (1985)
• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Kansas (1991)

Dr. Swain's lab develops transparent, conductive diamond electrodes with exceptional properties for electrochemical technologies, emphasizing their material characteristics and applications in biosensing, pollutant remediation, and neurotransmitter monitoring. Recent work includes enzyme-based biosensors for cholinergic signaling and platinum-nanoparticle modifications for nitric oxide detection in gastrointestinal tissues.

Scientific Trends:

• 2019-2023 publications highlight diamond electrode synthesis and biosensor innovation.
• 2016 studies explore serotonin dynamics in obesity and charge-induced ordering in ionic liquids.
• Pre-2011 work includes foundational electrode material research and clinical case reporting (1954).