Mark Perks

Mark Perks serves as a Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), specializing in undergraduate chemistry education and theoretical research. His faculty appointment is current and full-time, with office location in the Meyerhoff Chemistry/Biochemistry Building (Room 549-C).

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, The Johns Hopkins University (1980)
• M.S. in Chemistry, The Johns Hopkins University (1977)
• B.S. in Chemistry, Bucknell University (1970)

Professor Perks focuses on structural chemistry, quantum mechanics, and chemical education, particularly through his “Paradigms and Paradoxes” publication series. His research clarifies foundational concepts like degeneracy, quantum numbers, and oxidation states for pedagogical applications, bridging theoretical chemistry with classroom instruction.

His 2001-2003 publications in Structural Chemistry demonstrate consistent exploration of quantum mechanical principles and periodic trends, emphasizing educational accessibility of complex topics. The work centers on molecular symmetry, electronic structure, and redox chemistry within theoretical frameworks.

Teaching responsibilities include CHEM 102 (Principles of Chemistry II), CHEM 351/352 (Organic Chemistry I/II), and associated laboratory courses. No research awards, student advisement records, or laboratory affiliations are documented in available materials.