Partha Ray

Dr. Partha Ray is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of West Georgia, affiliated with the Perry College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences and the School of Field Investigations and Experimental Sciences. He specializes in synthetic chemistry methodologies targeting anti-cancer and anti-microbial drug development, focusing on folate enzyme inhibition. His teaching portfolio includes Organic Chemistry I/II, Advanced Organic Chemistry, and laboratory courses.

Dr. Ray has taught extensively since Fall 2020, covering courses such as CHEM-2130 (Sophomore Chemistry Seminar), CHEM-2411 (Organic Chemistry I), and CHEM-4913L (Advanced Synthesis Lab). His research group focuses on developing synthetic pathways for drugs inhibiting folate-dependent enzymes, with applications in cancer and microbial resistance.

Office hours are held across multiple days, including Wednesday 12:30–1:30 PM and 5–6 PM, Thursday 3:30–4:30 PM and 5:30–6:00 PM, and Friday 1–6 PM in TLC Room 2123.