Krishna Bhat

Krishna Bhat, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Widener University's College of Arts & Sciences. His teaching focuses on Organic Chemistry for science majors and interdisciplinary courses for nursing and tourism/hospitality students. He emphasizes practical applications and active learning in all courses.

Dr. Bhat holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology (1978). His research centers on developing greener synthetic methods for pharmaceutical molecules, particularly resveratrol and boronic acid derivatives, alongside studying their thermodynamic properties. Recent work includes collaborations on phenylboronic acid and trans-resveratrol in solution chemistry.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary studies on volumetric and acoustic properties of chemical compounds, published in the Journal of Solution Chemistry. He has received a Faculty Development Grant from Widener University (2014).

Dr. Bhat mentors students in research, including alumnae Alyssa Knox and Julianne Azarewicz, and participates in grants supporting high-impact practices like student-faculty research teams. His work has been featured in news articles discussing applications of resveratrol in Alzheimer's research and solution chemistry advancements.