Mark A. Collins

Mark A. Collins is an Associate Teaching Professor of Chemistry at Quinnipiac University since 2011, after previous teaching experience at Western Connecticut State University (2010). His 25+ year career combines academic instruction with industrial expertise in pharmaceutical R&D, environmental analytical chemistry, and technical marketing for Fortune 500 companies.

Education

• BS, University of London
• MBA, Adelphi University
• PhD, University of London

Research & Teaching Focus spans general chemistry education, analytical instrumentation, and interdisciplinary nutrition science for non-science majors. His industry experience informs practical pedagogy in chemical technology applications.

Awards & Recognition

• Three patents awarded
• 15-year service award
• 20-year service award

Professor Collins contributes to university governance through the Institutional Research Committee (IRC) and has developed innovative online courses like CHE202 Chemistry of Macro- and Micro-Nutrients. He mentors senior chemistry research projects (CHE 475/476 and 490/491) and teaches foundational courses including Earth Science (SCI102).