Profiles in "Organic Chemistry" Expertise Area

  • Sidney Hecht is a professor of chemistry and director of the Center for BioEnergetics at the Biodesign Institute at ASU. His research interests include carbohydrates that selectively target cancer cells, among others.
  • A creative and approachable educator and research scientist in the School of Molecular Sciences at ASU.
  • Jun-Ping Xu's research focuses on discovery and development of new drug leads from natural sources and study of biologically important compounds for cancer suppression and other human diseases.
  • Pettit was a Regents Professor at ASU. His research interests include the chemistry of natural products, cancer chemotherapy, and total synthesis of natural products.
  • Regents Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Sustainability Scientist, Devens Gust has research and teaching interests in aspects of organic chemistry including artificial photosynthetic solar energy conversion and others.
  • Moore is Regents Professor whose research has contributed to development of the field of artificial photosynthesis.
  • Ghirlanda is a professor of chemistry at ASU. Her research interests are in chemical biology, protein chemistry, and protein engineering, focusing on the design of functional proteins.
  • Gould is a professor of chemistry and biochemistry, with research interests in hydrothermal organic chemistry, geomimicry and chemical education.
  • Dr. Wachter is Emerita Professor in the School of Molecular Sciences. Her research/teaching interests include protein biochemistry, macromolecular X-ray crystallography, physical biochemistry, and biological chemistry.
  • Dr. Ara Austin is the Director of Online Engagement & Strategic Initiatives at The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She focuses on efforts that increase experiential learning opportunities for online students.