Steven Fiedler

Steven Fiedler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and Chemistry at Fitchburg State University's School of Health and Natural Sciences, teaching undergraduate courses including General Chemistry I/II, Physical Chemistry I, and General Physics I.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine
• B.S. in Chemistry from Michigan Technological University

Research Interests: Dr. Fiedler's work centers on computational chemistry with focus areas in cell membrane simulation (studying oxidation links to neurodegenerative diseases), nonadiabatic dynamics (quantum effects in photochemical reactions), and water simulation (addressing computational challenges for drug design). His research develops theoretical frameworks to understand membrane permeation, UV radiation dissipation in DNA, and polarizable aqueous environments.

Publication Trends: His 15 most recent publications (2004-2016) span physical chemistry, atomic physics, and biophysics, featuring consistent themes in solvated electronic structure, nonadiabatic processes, and nanoparticle-membrane interactions. The work demonstrates strong integration of quantum-classical methods with experimental validation across helium systems, lipid membranes, and rare gas matrices.

Professional Activities: As an active faculty member, Dr. Fiedler maintains regular office hours (Fall 2025 schedule published), teaches core chemistry/physics courses, and sustains research collaborations evident in co-authored publications across computational chemistry and biophysics journals.