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Zachary J. Donhauser is a Professor of Chemistry at Vassar College, where he has been affiliated since 2004. He holds a BS in Chemistry from Providence College and a PhD in Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University (2003). His postdoctoral research focused on Bioengineering at Penn State before joining Vassar. His research integrates chemistry, biology, and physics to investigate materials at the nanometer scale, with a core expertise in atomic force microscopy (AFM) and complementary techniques like optical spectroscopy and computational modeling.
- Education:
- BS in Chemistry, Providence College
- PhD in Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University (2003)
Research in the Donhauser Group emphasizes molecular-scale biophysics, nanoscale material characterization, and the development of AFM techniques for molecular interrogation. The lab’s projects bridge interdisciplinary areas, leveraging AFM alongside optical microscopy and computational tools.
Vassar College secured a $156,000 Beckman Scholars Award (2021) to support student-led research under faculty mentorship, reflecting Dr. Donhauser’s commitment to undergraduate research training. He maintains an active laboratory in the Bridge for Laboratory Sciences and collaborates across disciplines to advance nanotechnology applications.
