Donald Krogstad

Donald Krogstad serves as a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Concordia University, St. Paul, where he has held a faculty position since 2002. His academic responsibilities include teaching undergraduate chemistry courses and conducting research in metal-based pharmaceutical development.

His educational background comprises:

• B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1992)
• Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Minnesota (1996)

Research Interests:
Professor Krogstad specializes in synthesizing and characterizing platinum and ruthenium-based compounds designed to selectively target cancer cells. His work bridges inorganic chemistry and oncology, focusing on developing pharmaceuticals that minimize collateral damage to healthy tissues while effectively combating malignancies. This research contributes to advancements in targeted chemotherapy and metallodrug design.

Teaching Portfolio:

• General Chemistry I and II (CHEM 127, 128)
• Spectroscopy (CHEM 344)
• Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 462)

Personal Interests:
Outside academia, Dr. Krogstad enjoys ice fishing, watching televised sports, and family activities.