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Dr. Herbert J. Sipe Jr. serves as Spalding Professor of Chemistry at Hampden-Sydney College, teaching general, physical, and analytical chemistry alongside specialized courses in medicinal chemistry, toxicology, and Western culture. His office resides in Pauley Hall, Room 307.
Academic credentials include:
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison (1969)
- B.S., Juniata College (1962)
He maintained recurring visiting scientist roles at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (1987-2010) and served as Visiting Professor at the University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa (1980-81).
Research centers on electron spin resonance spectroscopy to investigate free radicals in antioxidant systems, xenobiotic metabolism, and pharmaceutical compounds. Current projects examine BPA, curcumin, amodiaquine, parabens, and flavanols through experimental ESR techniques and computational spectral analysis, emphasizing undergraduate collaboration in physical biochemistry.
Publication trends (1997-2014) reveal consistent focus on radical mechanisms across toxicology and pharmacology, with recurring exploration of tryptophan, tyrosine, and drug metabolites. Studies frequently connect spectral data to biological implications like oxidative stress pathways and detoxification mechanisms.
No scientific awards are documented in source materials.
Undergraduate mentoring occurs through hands-on ESR laboratory research, with National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences collaborations indicating external research support. Teaching spans advanced courses like Toxicology (Chem 331) and introductory Chemistry for non-majors (Chem 105).
Laboratory operations feature fast-flow EPR instrumentation for radical detection, sustained through long-term partnership with Ronald P. Mason's NIH research group.
