Michael G. Hill

Michael G. Hill is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Occidental College, where he has been a faculty member since 1994. He holds a B.A. from Macalester College and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on the electrochemistry and photochemistry of transition-metal complexes, activation of small molecules via transition-metal catalysis, and bioinorganic chemistry.

His recent publications highlight applications of electrochemical methods in medical contexts, including

• Electrochemical lipolysis for adipose tissue modification
• Electrochemical corneal reshaping for vision correction
• Bioelectrochemical DNA sensing platforms

Scientific awards include the Fletcher Jones Foundation Professorship. His work often involves collaborations with biomedical researchers and engineers, spanning DNA charge transport mechanisms, protein electrochemistry, and clinical electrochemical therapies.