Brent Feske

Brent Feske serves as Associate Dean and Professor of Biochemistry in the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics at Georgia Southern University's College of Science and Mathematics. His office is located in Armstrong Science Center, Room 1505F, with contact phone (912) 344-3210.

His educational qualifications include:

• B.S. in Chemistry from Southeastern Louisiana University (2000)
• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Florida (2005)

Professor Feske's research specializes in Biocatalysis—employing enzymes for catalytic processes—and Asymmetric Synthesis for developing pharmaceutical compounds and precursors. His work integrates organic chemistry and biochemistry principles to advance sustainable drug manufacturing methodologies, with particular emphasis on enzyme-mediated catalysis and stereoselective synthesis techniques applicable to medicinal chemistry.

He instructs diverse courses spanning foundational to advanced levels, including Organic Chemistry I/II with laboratories, Biochemistry I/II, Chemistry Seminar, and specialized topics in Biofuels and Biocatalysis.