Robert Fuller

Robert Fuller serves as a Part-time Lecturer in the Chemistry Department at Muhlenberg College, teaching foundational courses including CHM 103 (General Chemistry I) and CHM 104 (General Chemistry II lab/recitation), alongside specialized offerings such as CHM 182 (Consumer Product Chemistry) and CHM 485 (Chemistry of Fragrances).

His educational background:

• B.S. from Muhlenberg College
• Ph.D. from Princeton University

Dr. Fuller's research program centers on the physical chemistry of fragrances, applying quantitative methods to traditionally empirical practices. Key investigations include modeling fixatives as weak-bonding agents to control vapor pressure, analyzing fragrance evaporation from surfaces, developing slow-release systems via precursor degradation, examining partitioning in micellar environments, and implementing quantitative olfactive detection techniques. This interdisciplinary work bridges organic, physical, and analytical chemistry to establish rigorous scientific frameworks for fragrance science.