Sarah L. Goh

Sarah L. Goh is Professor of Chemistry at Williams College, where she has held a faculty position since 2004. Her research and teaching are centered in the Department of Chemistry within the institution.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Michigan (1996)
• M.S. in Polymer Science & Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1998)
• Ph.D. in Organic & Polymer Chemistry from the University of California-Berkeley (2004)

Professor Goh's research program investigates non-covalent biological assemblies through three interconnected approaches: developing self-assembled hydrogels using synthetic polymer-protein hybrids for tunable materials; advancing enzymatic polymerization via genetic engineering of active sites; and evaluating protein-polysaccharide platforms for precise nano-catalyst placement. Her work bridges polymer chemistry, organic synthesis, and biomaterials engineering, with significant contributions to nanotechnology and drug delivery systems.

Analysis of her 10 publications (2002-2014) reveals consistent focus on polymer-based biomaterials and self-assembly mechanisms. Key trends include peptide-polymer hybrids for hydrogel formation, PEG-enzyme conjugates for biocatalysis, and DNA-directed nanomaterial assembly. Her scholarship demonstrates strong integration of synthetic chemistry with biological applications, particularly in vaccine development and controlled release systems.

Professor Goh maintains an active undergraduate mentoring program with nine current research students and over thirty honors thesis advisees since 2004. She teaches advanced courses including CHEM 313 (Synthetic Applications) and CHEM 348 (Polymer Chemistry), alongside foundational organic chemistry sequences. Her departmental service includes membership on the Standing Grievance Panel for 2023-24.