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Alice Deckert is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Allegheny College, where she conducts research in chemical kinetics with a focus on both solution-phase and interfacial systems. Her work combines experimental techniques with biochemical applications, particularly in nucleic acid dynamics and sensor development.
Research Interests: Dr. Deckert's research centers on understanding reaction mechanisms in organized media. She investigates solution-phase kinetics of RNA and DNA duplexing and denaturation using stopped-flow UV-vis absorption spectroscopy. These studies are conducted in collaboration with Dr. Martin Serra. Her interfacial kinetics research explores reactions at self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) formed from omega-organo thiols on gold surfaces. Using techniques such as ATR-FTIR and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), she examines how molecules from solution interact with immobilized reactants—a key process in biosensor design.
The absence of listed publications prevents a detailed trend analysis, but her research themes consistently align with physical chemistry, biophysical chemistry, and analytical method development. Her work bridges fundamental kinetic theory with practical applications in biotechnology and sensing devices.
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Dr. Deckert actively mentors undergraduate students through senior research projects, guiding investigations into topics such as myoglobin oxygen binding, glucose oxidase immobilization, and DNA kinetics on SAMs using surface plasmon resonance. While no grants are explicitly listed, her sustained research program suggests external or institutional support. She maintains regular office hours: Monday (1:30–3:00 PM), Tuesday (9:00–10:30 AM), Wednesday (11:00 AM–12:00 PM), Thursday (1:30–3:00 PM), and Friday (2:30–3:30 PM).
Her laboratory focuses on experimental physical chemistry, particularly kinetic studies at interfaces. The research team utilizes specialized instrumentation including stopped-flow spectrometers, ATR-FTIR, SERS, and surface plasmon resonance systems to probe molecular interactions in constrained environments.
