Michelle Boucher

Michelle A. Boucher is a Professor of Chemistry at Utica University's School of Arts & Sciences, where she has been teaching since 2005. Her expertise spans organic chemistry and societal applications of chemical sciences, with research focusing on organosilicon chemistry and materials engineering.

• Education: B.A. and B.S. from Case Western University; Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University

Dr. Boucher's research explores organosilicon compounds and their applications in modifying natural sheet silicates for industrial reinforcement purposes. Her work bridges fundamental chemical science with practical materials engineering.

Awarded the Dr. Virgil Crisafulli Distinguished Teaching Award in 2014, she maintains an active role in chemistry education and curriculum development.