James Mack

James Mack is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Fort Valley State University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he has taught since 1995. His academic career spans over four decades, including prior roles at Wayne State University (1971-1977), Johnson & Johnson (1982-1994), and a Faculty Fellowship at the Department of Army Headquarters (2001). He specializes in inorganic, physical, and biochemistry research, with expertise in transition metal complexes, materials science, and environmental chemistry.

• Ph.D. in Physical Inorganic Chemistry (Wayne State University, 1976)
• B.S. in Chemistry (Eastern Michigan University, 1967)

His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of metal complexes, magnetic properties, and environmental pollutant treatment. Publications highlight his work on vanadium chelates, metal coordination, and spectral analysis. He has also contributed to industrial applications in polymer chemistry and medical devices.

Key awards include a Faculty Fellowship at the Pentagon (2001) and membership in Phi Lambda Upsilon (National Chemical Honor Society). He served as FVSU Faculty Senate President (2014-2015) and led departmental assessments for SACS accreditation.

As a mentor, he advises chemistry majors through undergraduate research projects and teaches a range of courses from introductory chemistry to advanced physical chemistry. His administrative roles included managing the department's budget, scheduling, and educational functions from 1995-2009.