Ryan J. Yoder

Ryan J. Yoder is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University, Marion Campus. His research focuses on molecular modeling to address global health challenges, particularly combating toxic organophosphorus nerve agents and developing cancer therapeutics. He emphasizes undergraduate research experiences, guiding students to present at national forums and pursue advanced education in medicine, pharmacy, and science. Yoder also explores chemical education research, investigating student-centered teaching methods and integrating computational tools into laboratory curricula.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Organic/Computational Chemistry, The Ohio State University (2013)
• B.A. in Chemistry with a Psychology minor, Ohio Wesleyan University (2008)

His research integrates computational approaches to design drug therapies and study enzyme reactivation mechanisms. Recent work highlights in vitro resurrection of acetylcholinesterase inhibited by nerve agents. Publications span medicinal chemistry, toxicology, and educational pedagogy. Yoder’s efforts in chemical education include novel laboratory activities to enhance student engagement. His work bridges practical research with pedagogical innovation, fostering undergraduate participation in high-impact scientific projects.