Joseph Lanzafame

Joseph Lanzafame serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemistry and Materials Science within the College of Science at Rochester Institute of Technology. His teaching portfolio includes General & Analytical Chemistry I and II, Experimental Physical Chemistry I, and mentorship through independent study courses.

His educational background:

• BS, St. John Fisher College
• Ph.D., University of Rochester

Dr. Lanzafame specializes in chemistry education with emphasis on foundational concepts across general, analytical, and physical chemistry. His expertise extends to public science communication, notably demonstrated in his July 2019 contribution to The Conversation's "Curious Kids" series explaining fire extinguisher mechanics.

No scientific awards are documented in available sources. He actively supervises undergraduate teaching assistants (CHEM-301) and advises advanced students through independent research (CHEM-498), though specific advisee names and grant details remain unlisted.