Deborah Lieberman

Deborah Lieberman serves as the Academic Director and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati. She oversees undergraduate Organic Chemistry labs and teaches evening Organic Chemistry lecture and lab sections. Her professional roles include involvement with the Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC), leadership in the Organic portion of the UC MCAT Review program, and membership on the Connections and Cincinnatus selection committees.

Education: PhD in Chemistry from Brandeis University (1978).

Research focuses on undergraduate research experiences through her NSF-funded grant (CHE-0532250) as Principal Investigator for the Ohio Consortium for Undergraduate Research (2005-2011). Her work emphasizes enhancing student engagement in laboratory settings and supporting pre-professional student pathways.

Key contributions include curriculum development for organic chemistry education and mentorship through the PPAC advising initiatives. She maintains active involvement in academic selection processes and student success initiatives in STEM education.