Daron E Janzen

Daron E Janzen is a Professor and Carondelet Scholar in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at St. Catherine University. His work integrates teaching and research, focusing on coordination and organometallic chemistry, X-ray crystallography, green chemistry, materials chemistry, and innovative laboratory curriculum development.

Education:

• PhD in Inorganic Chemistry

His research emphasizes collaborative undergraduate projects, often involving students at St. Kate’s and other Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs). Areas include coordination chemistry, green synthesis, and photoluminescent materials, with recent publications spanning antitubercular drug design, mechanochemical methods, and crystallographic studies.

He co-founded an X-ray crystallography consortium for PUIs, enabling advanced structural analysis in undergraduate settings. His scholarship highlights how high-quality research enhances student engagement in peer-reviewed, publishable projects.