Brian Leskiw

Dr. Brian Leskiw serves as a Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Sciences at Youngstown State University, with office location in Ward Beecher Hall 5023. He has held the position of Committee Chair for the Ohio Board of Regents - TAG - General Chemistry continuously since 2010, demonstrating active institutional engagement in statewide curriculum development.

His academic foundation includes:

• B.S. in Chemistry from Niagara University (1998)
• Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from The Pennsylvania State University (2003)
• Post-doctoral research at Brookhaven National Laboratory (2003-2004) and Wayne State University (2004-2005)

Dr. Leskiw's professional focus centers on Physical Chemistry, with significant contributions to Chemical Education evidenced by his leadership in Ohio's General Chemistry standardization efforts. His work bridges theoretical chemical principles with practical pedagogical frameworks for undergraduate instruction.

Scientific recognition:

• No awards or honors documented in source materials

Regarding academic mentorship and research funding, the available documentation does not specify student advisees or grant acquisitions. Similarly, no affiliations with specialized laboratories or research teams are indicated in the provided institutional profile.