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Kenneth Brown is the John H. and Jeanne M. Jacobson Professor of Chemistry at Hope College, where he has worked since 1999. His research bridges electroanalytical chemistry and ethnobotanical studies, with a focus on chemically modified electrodes and plant-derived medicinal compounds.
- Ph.D., Chemistry, Oklahoma State University (1999)
- B.S., Chemistry, Oral Roberts University (1993)
Dr. Brown's electroanalytical work involves electropolymerization of conducting polymers like fluorinated EDOT and Ru(II)-tris(5-amino-1,10-phenanthroline) for sensing applications in metals and biologically important molecules. His ethnobotanical research examines chemical profiles of Apios species for food and medicinal uses, particularly genistein content via HPLC and LC-MS.
Current research trends in the Brown Group emphasize polymer film characterization, charge transfer mechanisms, and analytical techniques for studying plant chemistry. Collaborative work with Professor Elizabeth Sanford expands applications in sensor development.
Scientific awards include multiple NSF grants for undergraduate research (2004–2016), Howard Hughes Medical Institute grants, and institutional teaching accolades. His lab employs electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and ion beam techniques.
Dr. Brown actively mentors students and maintains a living repository of Apios species for genomic and chemical analysis. He has held positions as assistant and associate professor of chemistry at Hope College.
