Seth Barrett

Seth Barrett serves as Associate Professor of Chemistry and Department Chair at Muskingum University, based in the Boyd Science Center. His academic leadership spans teaching, research, and student mentorship within the Chemistry department.

His educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• B.S. in Chemistry from Muskingum University

Dr. Barrett's research integrates physical and inorganic chemistry through photochemical catalysis, focusing on light-driven transition metal complexes for chemical fuel production in alternative energy systems. His work emphasizes catalyst synthesis, mechanistic characterization, and energy applications while actively incorporating research innovations into undergraduate teaching laboratories. This dual commitment bridges fundamental science with educational outreach to advance sustainable energy solutions.

He provides academic guidance as faculty advisor for the American Chemical Society Student Affiliate Club and Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, while collaborating with the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program on community science outreach initiatives.

His laboratory operations center on physical inorganic chemistry methodologies, utilizing light-activated transition metal compounds to explore renewable energy pathways through experimental and pedagogical frameworks.