William H Steel

William H Steel is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Chemistry Department at the Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology, York College. He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Maryland and a B.A. in Physics from Gettysburg College.

Education:

• Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, University of Maryland
• B.A., Physics, Gettysburg College

Dr. Steel’s research focuses on solute partitioning in aqueous-organic liquid-liquid systems and innovations in general chemistry curriculum development. His work explores interfacial chemistry, solvation dynamics, and spectroscopic techniques, particularly SHG spectroscopy for measuring interfacial widths.

His publications span interdisciplinary topics in Physical Chemistry and Chemical Education, with recent trends emphasizing molecular rulers, solvation modeling, and environmental chemistry applications. Awards include the Faculty Development Committee Summer Research Fellowship and multiple departmental fellowships.

Scientific Awards:

• Faculty Development Committee Summer Research Fellowship
• Block Grant Fellowship
• G. Forrest Woods Fellowship
• Honors with Distinction, Graduate Research Interaction Day