Loraine Tan

Loraine Tan serves as Associate Professor of Chemistry at Ramapo College of New Jersey's School of Theoretical and Applied Science since joining the institution in 2013. She holds a B.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from University at Buffalo.

Dr. Tan's research program centers on the characterization of novel fluorescent probe molecules and measurement of micelle formation kinetics, bridging analytical chemistry with materials science applications. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on polymer-based biomaterials and chemical sensing technologies.

Her publication record reveals a progression from fundamental studies of probe behavior in polymer matrices to more applied research in environmental science and sensor development. The research spans environmental chemistry, polymer science, and analytical methodology development.

Dr. Tan teaches foundational and advanced chemistry courses including Fundamentals of Chemistry I and II, Analytical Chemistry, and Instrumental Analysis, providing students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and extensive laboratory experience.