Jeb Kegerreis

Jeb Kegerreis is an Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry at Shippensburg University within the College of Arts & Sciences. His research integrates theoretical and computational chemistry with chemical education, emphasizing hands-on learning through programming and mathematical software.

• Collaboration with Dr. John Richardson on analytical/physical chemistry intersections
• Collaboration with Dr. Dan Predecki on imine kinetics

Research focuses on quantum dynamics and Monte Carlo integration for thermal energy calculations, alongside educational projects translating complex mathematics into physical chemistry curricula using Mathcad. Former students have pursued graduate work at institutions like the University of Illinois, Johns Hopkins, and Notre Dame.

His computational work includes Fourier transforms, quantum correlation functions, and gold/silica nanoparticle modeling. Collaborative kinetic studies of imines involve UV-Vis spectroscopy and data modeling.

• Current group member: Nick Bigham (solvation energies of heavy metal ions)
• Former students: Connor Daly (Chemical Physics, U. Illinois), Mike Denchy (Physical Chemistry, Johns Hopkins), Kelsey Mengle (Engineering, U. Michigan), and others

Dr. Kegerreis’ group combines theoretical chemistry, computational laboratory development, and interdisciplinary research between physical and analytical chemistry.