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Ryan T Hayes is a Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Andrews University, where he has taught since 2009. His academic journey includes a BS (ACS Honors) from Andrews University and PhD and MS degrees from Northwestern University. Prior to academia, he spent nearly a decade in the chemical industry, serving as Director of Business Development at Dendritic Nanotechnologies and as a research scientist at Lynntech, Inc.
Dr. Hayes' research focuses on dendrimer chemistry, nanotechnology applications, and analytical chemistry. His work spans medical applications of dendrimers, heavy metal analysis in environmental samples, and spectroscopic characterization of novel materials. He actively involves undergraduate students in research through the Andrews University Undergraduate Research Scholarship program and manages Andrews ChemServices, a university-affiliated company that manufactures and sells dendrimers globally.
His recent publications (including multiple 2025 conference presentations) demonstrate ongoing work in dendrimer applications for drug delivery, environmental remediation, and analytical chemistry. The research shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in medical applications and environmental health studies.
As an educator, Dr. Hayes teaches General Chemistry I & II and Instrumental Analysis. He is deeply committed to chemical education and public outreach, frequently conducting demonstrations and presentations for community groups to make chemistry accessible and engaging for people of all ages.
Dr. Hayes' lab utilizes advanced instrumentation including:
- Perkin Elmer 8000 ICP-OES
- Cary Eclipse fluorescence spectrometer
- Cary-5000 UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometer
- Agilent 1260 HPLC system
His research program benefits from university funding and collaborative grants, particularly with the Biology Department on fluorescent molecule characterization. Dr. Hayes maintains strong industry connections through his previous roles and through Andrews ChemServices, which provides practical research experience for students and supports ongoing dendrimer research.
