Melissa Garrett

Dr. Melissa Garrett is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Fresno. She holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship as a Camille and Henry Dreyfus Fellow at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Her research focuses on sulfur-containing transition metal complexes and bioinorganic chemistry, particularly nickel compounds and catalytic systems. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in inorganic and organometallic chemistry.

Education:

• Ph.D., Chemistry, Texas A&M University (2004)
• Postdoctoral Research: University of North Carolina Charlotte (Teaching/Research)

Research Interests: Dr. Garrett employs advanced techniques such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Crystallography, and Electrochemistry to study bioinorganic systems and industrial catalysts. Her work bridges inorganic chemistry with biological and industrial applications, emphasizing sulfur-metal interactions.

Awards:

• Camille and Henry Dreyfus Postdoctoral Fellowship

Teaching & Advising: Directs student research projects and teaches courses like CHEM 1A, 123, 220, and 290. No specific grants or lab affiliations are detailed in the provided text.