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Dr. Elizabeth Sanford is a Professor in the Chemistry Department at Hope College since 1994. She specializes in organic synthesis for sensor applications using electrochemical methods.
- Education: B.A. in Chemistry from Smith College (1987), Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from University of California (1992), Postdoctoral work in Organic/Polymer Chemistry at Cornell University (1994)
Her research focuses on preparing functionalized ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) monomers for electrochemically active sensors. Collaborating with Dr. Kenneth Brown, her group develops materials to detect hydrazine, glucose, heavy metals, pH, and polarity through electropolymerization techniques.
Recent projects highlight interdisciplinary collaboration between organic and analytical chemistry, emphasizing sensor development for environmental and medical applications. Key methodologies include nucleophilic acyl substitution, Claisen rearrangement, and industrial partnerships.
Grants include NSF REU funding for student research in sensing technology and internal Faculty Research Grants with collaborators like K.L. Brown and A. Ketchum.
