Preston J. MacDougall

Dr. Preston J. MacDougall is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). He participates in the Molecular Biosciences and Computational Sciences Ph.D. programs. His research focuses on theoretical chemistry, quantum chemistry-based design tools for pharmacology and molecular electronics, and the development of models for molecular geometry, chemical reactivity, and molecular modeling in chemical education.

Education:

• Ph.D., McMaster University (1989)
• B.S., McMaster University (1983)

Research interests include molecular electronics, pharmacology design tools, and the integration of computational methods into education. Recent work includes studies on molecular wires/diodes and reactive site identification using interactive tools.

He has presented at the 2020 American Chemical Society National Meeting and Expo and internationally, including in Italy, Germany, China, and Australia.

Scientific awards: None explicitly listed, though his invited speaker engagements reflect professional recognition.

No specific advising or grant details provided. Active in interdisciplinary research collaborations within MTSU's computational and molecular biosciences programs.