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Ty Redd is a Professor of Chemistry at Southern Utah University (SUU) with 28 years of service as of 2017, renowned for his rigorous organic chemistry curriculum and leadership of the SUU Water Lab which provides critical water analysis services to rural Utah communities.
His educational background:
- Associate's degree in Engineering, Utah State University Eastern Utah
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry with Mathematics minor, Southern Utah University
- Doctorate in Chemistry, Brigham Young University
Redd's research spans medicinal compound synthesis, molecular separation techniques, macromolecular host-guest relationships, and environmental water analysis. His work emphasizes undergraduate involvement, with students participating in all research phases from compound characterization to real-world water testing applications. This integrated approach has produced over 20 publications while preparing students for advanced scientific careers.
As director of the SUU Water Lab alongside Dr. Kim Weaver, Redd provides vital laboratory experience through courses like CHEM 2990 and CHEM 3990. His teaching portfolio includes Organic Chemistry I/II, Undergraduate Research, and Dental Practicum, with student reviews consistently highlighting how his demanding courses serve as foundational preparation for medical and graduate programs.
