Ethan Clements

Ethan Clements is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He earned a Master's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2022. His research focuses on integrating inorganic spin-crossover metal complexes with bacterial proteins to develop sensors for substances like amino acids. He emphasizes interdisciplinary teaching, connecting seemingly disparate fields like inorganic and biological chemistry to highlight their synergistic potential.

• Education: M.S., Chemistry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2022)

Teaching interests include introductory inorganic chemistry, general chemistry, and associated laboratory courses. He teaches CHEM 101/102 (General Chemistry I/II), CHEM 103/104 (General Chemistry Labs), CHEM 115 (Chemical Science), CHEM 210 (Intro to Inorganic Chemistry), and UWP 101 (First Year Seminar in Natural/Health Sciences).

Research explores the intersection of inorganic chemistry and biochemistry, particularly sensor development using hybrid biomaterial systems. His pedagogical approach emphasizes cross-disciplinary connections to inspire student curiosity.