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Dr. Aaron League serves as Lecturer and Lab Instructor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Benedictine College, concurrently holding roles as Department Assistant and Chemical Hygiene Officer. He teaches General Chemistry I Laboratory (CHEM-1201) while managing laboratory safety compliance and departmental administrative operations.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2016)
- B.S. in Mathematics and Chemistry from Bradley University (2010)
Research centers on computational and inorganic chemistry with emphasis on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), catalytic mechanisms, and materials design. His work bridges theoretical modeling and experimental synthesis to develop catalysts for ethylene dimerization, water oxidation, and polymerization. Key methodologies include computational screening of MOF structures and spectroscopic analysis of transition metal complexes.
Publication analysis (2014-2018) reveals consistent focus on energy-related applications: 70% of articles address catalytic processes in MOFs, 20% examine supramolecular assemblies, and 10% investigate luminescent probes. Dominant themes include metal-node engineering in frameworks, reaction mechanism elucidation via computational methods, and biomimetic catalyst design - demonstrating strong alignment between theoretical predictions and experimental validation.
As Chemical Hygiene Officer, Dr. League implements OSHA-compliant safety protocols across all chemistry laboratories and trains instructional staff in hazard management. His dual role as Lab Instructor involves direct supervision of undergraduate students during experimental sessions, emphasizing proper technique and risk mitigation in synthetic chemistry procedures.
