معرفی
Professor Alec Brown is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Carthage College, joining in 2024. His academic journey includes a B.S. from Juniata College under Professor David Reingold, focusing on small molecule research, and a Ph.D. from Boston College under Professor Shih-Yuan Liu, specializing in boron-nitrogen heterocycles at the organic-inorganic chemistry interface.
Education:
- B.S., Chemistry, Juniata College
- Ph.D., Chemistry, Boston College
Research Interests: Prof. Brown’s work centers on designing and synthesizing novel molecular ligands for catalysis, optoelectronics, and molecular sensing. Students engage in modern synthetic techniques, spectroscopic analysis, and instrument-driven characterization, with presentations at ACS conferences. His research emphasizes hands-on student participation in exploring molecular properties and applications.
Teaching: He teaches organic and general chemistry, prioritizing student-focused pedagogy to foster problem-solving and engagement. Prior roles include visiting positions at Franklin and Marshall College and Juniata College, plus six years at St. Ambrose University.
Awards/Grants: Not explicitly listed in available information.
