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If you have any questions on the chemistry program, please feel free to contact us.
Telephone: (773) 442-5670

Office Location: We are located on the Main Campus, Brommel Hall, Room 214H

Department office hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mailing address:
91Porn
Department of Chemistry, BBH 214H
5500 North Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625

(773) 442-5670

https://www.facebook.com/NEIUChemistry/

Chemistry

Sargon

Albazi

Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus

Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

s-albazi@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

CHEM 451, CHEM 455, CHEM 456

Research Interests

Professor Albazi’s research interests are in the areas of analytical and bio-analytical chemistry. Current research focused on the development and validation of HPLC methods to test for pharmaceutical products as well as dietary supplements. Several Test Methods have often been developed and applied in collaboration with pharmaceutical industries. At 91Porn, Dr. Albazi has initiated the Separation Science option in the Master’s Degree program in Chemistry and has developed and taught the following graduate courses in this field: Gas Chromatography Liquid Chromatograph Advanced Chromatographic Methods (High Performance Capillary Electrophoresis and Chiral Separation) Method Development and Validation in Liquid Chromatography Separation Methods Advanced Analytical Chemistry Separation Science

Education

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 1983-1987.

Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry

University of Manitoba, Canada, 1977-1982.

Selected Publications

D. Sircar, S.J. Albazi, Y. Atallah and W. Pizzi. Validation and Application of a HPLC Method for Determination of Di(e-ethylhexyl) phthalate and Mono (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate in Liver Samples. J. Chromatographic Science, 46(7), 627-631 (2008).

P. Factor, G.Mutlu, L. Chen, J. Mohamed, A.Akhmedov, E. Lewis, M. Johnson, D. Kass, J. Martino, A. Xu, A. Bellmeyer, J. Albazi, C. Emala, H.T. Lee, L. G. Dobbs, and S. Matalon. “Adenosine Regulation of Alveolar Fluid Clearance” Proceedings of the National Academy of Science of the United States of America, 104 (10), 4083-4088 (2007).

D. Sircar, S.J. Albazi, Y. Atallah and W. Pizzi. Unified Reversed-phase Method for the Determination of Di(e-ethylhexyl) phthalate and its Major Metabolite, Mono (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate in Biological Samples. J. Liq. Chrom. Relat. Tech. 29, 2931-2942 (2006).

Eva Chugh and John Albazi “Method Development for determination of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and its Metabolite Mono(2-Ethylhexyl)Phthalate by Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Science, 98, 2005, 131-138.

Selected Exhibitions

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
Mohammed A. Shaik and John Albazi, “Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography Analysis of Fenofirbric Acid and its Degradants in Finished Product,” NEIU 21st Annual Student Research and Creative Activities Symposium, April 2013

Darya Urupina and John Albazi, “Stability-Indicating Method Development and Validation for The Assay of Hydrochlorothizide and Determination of Impurities/Degradants in Raw Material Using Reverse-Phase Liquid Chromatography,” NEIU 21st Annual Student Research and Creative Activities Symposium, April 2013

John Albazi and Radonstina Miladinov “Simultaneous Determination of P-Phenylenediamine, Phenyl-N-Phenylenediamine and their Degradation Products Using Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography”, 58th Annual Pittcon Conference, Chicago (March 2007).

John Albazi and Nadia Ivanova, “Method Development and Validation for Simultaneous Determination of Famotidine and Aspartic acid in Pepcid after Derivitization with 9-Fluorenylmethyl Chlorofformate Using Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatgoraphy” 58th Annual Pittcon Conference, Chicago (March 2007).

John Albazi and Niroshi Kankanamge “Method Development and Validation for Simultaneous Determination of Beclomethasone Dipropionate, Benzalkonium Chloride, and Phenylethyl Alchohol in Biconase Nasal Spray Using Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography”, 57h Annual Pittcon Conference, Florida (March 2006).

Additional Information

MS Thesis Advisor
Neval Akbas “Method Development and Validation for Determination of Adenosine in Biological Samples using Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography” Defended (August 2007).

Yongjing Wang “Stability Indicating High Performance Liquid Chromatography Method for Determination of Levofloxacin in Raw Material and Drug Product.” Defended (May 2007).

Radostina Miladinov “Investigation of Hair Color Dyeing Process Using Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography”.” Defended (May 2007).

Jivka S. Ivanova “Method Development and Validation for the Determination of Leuprolide Acetate in an Injectable Formulation Using Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography.” Defended (December 2006).

Richard Tyler “Method Development and Validation for the Separation and Determination of R-Isomer in Levaquin (Levofloxacin Injection).” Defended (May 2006).

Neyazi Haddadin “Challenges in Method Development when Separating a Complex Basic Sample Using Liquid Chromatography” Defended (May 2006).

Nadia D. Ivanova “Method Development and Validation for Simultaneous Determination of Famotidine and Aspartic Acid in Pepcide Pharmaceutical Product Using Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography.” Defended (December 2006).

Niroshi Kankanamge “Method Development and Validation for Simultaneous Determination of Beclomethasone Dipropionate, Benzalkonium Chloride, and Phenylethyl Alchohol in Biconase Nasal Spray Using Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography.” Defended (December 2005).

Patricia M. Finegan “Development of A Reversed-phase HPLC Method For Screening Dietary Supplements for Isoflavone Content.” Defended (December 2005).

Debajit Sircar “Method Development and validation for Determination of Di(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate and its Metabolite Mono(2-Ethylhexyl)Phthalate in Biological Samples using Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography.” Defended (December 2005).

Dipesh Shah “Method Development and Validation for the Determination of 1-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) in the Pharmaceutical Suspension D10010 Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography” Defended (March 2005).

Moawya Masry “Method Development and Validation for the Determination of Dehydronefedipine in Drinking Water Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography” Defended (April 2005).

Mario Flores “Method Development and Validation for the Determination of Menthyl and Anthranilinate and Padimate O using Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography” Defended (April 2004).

Jennifer Acurio “Acetylation Studies by Asprin on Amine Containing Controlled Substances Using GC/MS,” Defended (October 2003).

Yosuke Sato “Method Development and Validation for Determination of Aluminum by Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography,” Defended (February 2003).

Michael J. Hermanek “High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Method for Determination of APP-102 and its Impurities,” Defended (April 2002).

Karen Sent George “Method Development and Validation for the Determination of Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) Probe Substrate Metabolites in Biological Samples by LC-MS-MS.” Defended (March 2001).

Brent Kuckkan and John Albazi “Evaluation of Reversed-Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy For The Determination of Residual Lidocaine on Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Surfaces”. Defended (April 2001).

Heidi Anderson and John Albazi "High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic Method for Determination of the Residue of Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion on Pharmaceutical Surfaces", Successfully Defended (September 2001).

s-albazi@neiu.edu

91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Office Hours

By appointment

Main Campus

Ana

Fraiman

Ph.D.

Emerita, Audrey L. Reynolds Distinguished Teaching Professor

Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-5682

a-fraiman@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

CHEM 103, CHEM 231, CHEM 232, CHEM 347, CHEM 348

Research Interests

Professor Fraiman’s research interest is in green chemistry and chemical education with emphasis in developing new models for laboratories as well as collaboration with students using social networking.

Education

Postdoctorate, University of Chicago
Ph.D. Chemistry, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology
B.Sc. Chemistry, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology

Selected Publications

Organic Chemistry 1 (Peer-Led Team Learning Workbook), Emily Fioramonti, Paras Mehta, Alexandra Gokee, Brenna Dooley. Editor in Chief: Ana Fraiman, Publisher PLTLIS, ISBN 978-1-944996-00-0 (2017).

PEER-LED TEAM LEARNING: AN ACTIVE LEARNING METHOD FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. , A.E. Dreyfuss, A. Fraiman ICERI2015 Proceedings

A. Fraiman: “Transition time? Moving toward student center labs”. Proceedings International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Edulearn 14, ISBN: 978-84-617-0557-3, p 5956-5960.

N. Tran, T. Nguyen, Ana Fraiman. “ Mastery and Wikis”: Proceedings of International conference in Education Research and Innovations. ICERI 2013, ISBN: 978-84-616-3847-5. ISSN: 2340-1095, page 5174-5179.

Veronica Curtis-Palmer and Ana Fraiman; Biodiesel: A CASPiE Module. https://stemedhub.org/tags/caspie. May 2012

Ana Fraiman: “Collaborative Reflections with Web 2.0”. Proceedings of International Conference in Education Research and Innovations. ICERI 2011, ISBN: 978-84-615-3324-4, p 571.

Ana Fraiman: “The impact of Using Chem-Wiki (Web 2.0 technology) on student learning”. Proceedings of International Conference in Education Research and Innovations. ICERI 2010, ISBN: 978-84-614-2439-2 , page 4007

John Dao, Mary Caffero and Ana Fraiman*: “Chem-Wiki: Increasing Collaboration through Online Lab Reporting using Web 2.0 technology” Proceedings of International Conference in Education Research and Innovations. ICERI 2009, ISBN: 978-84-613-2955-7, page 4544-4549.

“Edward Elliot and Ana Fraiman”: “Increase collaboration through Online Lab Reporting”: J. Chem. Educ., 2010, 87 (1), pp 54-56,12/2009.

Selected Exhibitions

Presentations at International Meetings

Developing and Intradisciplinary STEAM Minor. Ana Fraiman and Mark McKernin. American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)Transforming STEM Higher education Atlanta 8-10, 2018, Atlanta, Georgia

Holistic Learning through a Science and Visual and performing Art Minor. Ana Fraiman and Mark McKernin. AACU Transforming STEM Higher education Chicago 7-19, 2019, Chicago, Illinois

PEER-LED TEAM LEARNING: AN ACTIVE LEARNING METHOD FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. presented at the 8th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Spain, November 2015

Chaired the session: Pedagogical Methods and Experiences

Peer-led Team Learning: An active learning method for the 21st Century. Ana Fraiman and AE Dreyfuss, ICERI 2015 (International Conference in Education Research and Innovations) November 2015, Seville, Spain.

Student Learning greatly enhanced through the implementation of Mastery Laboratories: Key Gains in Critical Thinking, Mastery of Material, Team Work and Communication. Ana Fraiman EduLearn 15, (International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies), July 2015, Barcelona, Spain. Virtual Presenter

Transition time? Moving toward student center labs: Ana Fraiman EduLearn 14, (International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies), July 2014, Barcelona, Spain.

Mastery and Wikis: Ana Fraiman ICERI 2013 (International Conference in Education Research and Innovations) November 2013, Seville, Spain.

Collaborative Reflections with Web 2.0: Ana Fraiman ICERI2011(International Conference in Education Research and Innovations) November 2011, Madrid, Spain.

The impact of Using Chem-Wiki (Web 2.0 technology) on student learning. Ana Fraiman. ICERI2010 (International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation) November 2010 Madrid, Spain.

Chair Session

Session Chair: Collaborative and Problem Based Learning, EduLearn14, Barcelona, Spain.

Session Chair: Technological Innovations in Teaching and Learning: ICERI 2013, Seville, Spain.

Session chair: Technology in Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 and Social Networking ICERI2011, Madrid, Spain

Session Chair: Assessment of student learning. ICERI2010, Madrid, Spain

Session chair: Technologies and Methodologies applied to Education and Research ICERI2009, Madrid, Spain

Chem-Wiki Increase collaboration through online lab reporting using web 2:0 technology. J. Dao, M. Caffero, A. Fraiman ICERI2009.

Invited Conferences
PLTLIS (peer lead Team Learning International Society) Transforming Education: Research
and Best Practices with Peer-Led Team. May31st-June 2nd 2018, Dallas, Texas.

2017 PKAL STEM Leadership Institute July11-July16,2017, Maryland

Selected Presentations at National Meetings

A. Fraiman 1 , , AE Dreyfuss 2 .M. Nakamura 3 , A. Turchaninova 3 , Peer Leader Certification, Standards,
Practice, and Training. PLTLIS (peer lead Team Learning International Society) Transforming
Education: Research and Best Practices with Peer-Led Team, May 2018.

Fraiman 1 , , AE Dreyfuss 2 .J.Becvar 3 . -Sustaining PLTL Program by Publishing Course Workbooks
PLTLIS (peer lead Team Learning International Society) Transforming Education: Research
and Best Practices with Peer-Led Team, May 2018.

T. Bosie 1, A. Fraiman 2, T.Simeon . – Culturally Relevant Peer-Led Team Learning in General
Chemistry: Implementation and Evaluation. A Research Study at a Liberal Asts Historically Black
College and University (HBCU). PLTLIS (peer lead Team Learning International Society)
Transforming Education: Research and Best Practices with Peer-Led Team, May 2018.

Peer-Led Team Learning in Organic Chemistry. Chemistry Symposium for Undergraduate Women Students. Courtney Moran, Sandra Neri, Ana Fraiman (NEIU). Lewis University Romeoville, Ill. March 15, 2014

A case study in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Laboratory using Mastery Learning Model. N. Tran, T. Nguyen, A. Fraiman. BCCE 2012 (Biennial Conferences on Chemical Education at Pennsylvania State University) July 29 -Aug. 2, 2012

Building a Bridge Between an HSI and a Land Grant Institution.
Ricardo Diaz, Ana Fraiman, Pamela Geddes, and Maria Villamil.
Workshop at Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). October 30, 2011, San Antonio, Texas

“Microwave-assisted Diels-Alder reactions in water medium catalyzed by zinc (II) chloride, a water-compatible Lewis acid.” Malgorzata Gawedzka and Ana Fraiman, Denkewalter Lecture in Chemistry and Medicine, Poster Session, Loyola University, October, 2010

Assessing collaboration through online reporting using Wikispaces. Sarah Vorpahl, Ana Fraiman, Mary Caffero, Illona Goykhman. 21st BCCE, August 2010, Denton, Texas

Selected Presentations at NEIU, and NEIU Annual Student Research and Creative Activities Symposium

Through Hardships to Mastering Organic Chemistry: Interactive Learning and Student Centered Lab with Mastery Lab and Chem-Wiki. A student’s perspective. Brenna K. Dooley, Alexandra A. Gokee and Ana Fraiman. NEIU 23nd Annual Student Research and Creative Activities Symposium, April 2015.

Mastery and Wikis, Transition Time? Moving Toward Student Center Labs, Sandra Neri, Ngan Tran, Thach Nguyen, Courtney Moran and Ana Fraiman. NEIU 5th Faculty Annual Research and Creative Activities Symposium, November 2014.

Organic Chemistry Peer Mentor Experience. Michael Covington, Courtney Moran (University Honors Program) and Sandra Neri, NEIU 22nd Annual Student Research and Creative Activities Symposium, April 2014.

A Novel Method for the preparation of Acyloins via Photodissociation of A-Nitrosooxyketones. Thach T. Nguyen, Ana Fraiman and Veronica Curtis-Palmer. NEIU 21st Annual Student Research and Creative Activities Symposium. April 2013.

Implementation of Mastery Learning Model into the Undergraduate Organic Laboratory. Ngan Tran and Ana Fraiman. NEIU 21th Annual Student Research and Creative Activities Symposium. April 2013.

A Fresh Approach to Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory Using Mastery Learning Model. Ngan Tran, Thach Nguyen, and Ana Fraiman. NEIU 20th Annual Student Research and Creative Activities Symposium. April 2012.

Moodlerooms: Collaborative and Educational Gains. John Dao and Ana Fraiman, April 2011.

Chem-wiki at NEIU: Increasing collaboration through online Lab reporting. Mary T. Caffero (Master Program in Chemistry), Dr. Ana Fraiman, April 2010

Assessing the effectiveness of Ionic Liquids in Organic Chemistry Synthesis,
Malgorzata Gawedzka (Chemistry), Dr. Ana Fraiman, April 2010

Latinos in Science Panel. Ana Fraiman and Vladimiro Mujica. March 2009

Background

Professional Experience
2009-Present: Professor of Chemistry, 91Porn
1994-Present: Chemistry Computer Lab Founder & Director, 91Porn
2006-2008: Coordinator of the Chemistry Department, 91Porn
1996-2008: Associate Professor of Chemistry, 91Porn
1991-1996: Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 91Porn
1989-1991: Adjunct Professor of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago
1987-1989: Adjunct Professor of Chemistry, Loyola University at Chicago

Educational Background
1984-1987: Post Doctorate, University of Chicago
1979-1984: Ph.D. Chemistry, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology
1974-1978: B.Sc. Chemistry, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology

Additional Information

Languages

English, Spanish and Hebrew

Recent Grants

Collaboration and Retention in Environmental and Agricultural Research (CREAR)

Nancy Wrinkle, Department of Math, Ana Fraiman, Department of Chemistry, Jean Hemzacek, Department of Earth Science, Laura Sanders, Department of Earth Science, Pamela Geddes, Department of Biology. Awarded 2010

HSI Initiative “Peer-Led Team Learning Seminars for the STEM Disciplines” Nancy Wrinkle, Department of Math, and Ana Fraiman, Department of Chemistry. Awarded 2009.

Reviewer

The Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
The Journal of Chemical Education
Tetrahedron
American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)

Additional Information

Pkal STEM leadership Institute July 2017
COACh workshop “COACh-the-COAChes" August 2016
International Advisory Board at the International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies; Barcelona, Spain
1996 & 2009: Excellence Award: Recipient

Memberships

ACS American Chemical Society
ICUC The international center for first-year undergraduate chemical education.
AAAS American Association for the Advancement of Science
PLTLIS Peer Lead Team Learning International Society
Peer Lead Team Learning International Society. Board member July 2018

a-fraiman@neiu.edu

BBH 214E
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5682

Fax

(773) 442-5710

Office Hours

T R: 1:40-3 p.m.
W: 8:30-10 a.m.

Main Campus

Stefan

Tsonchev

Ph.D.

Undergraduate Advisor

Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-5573

s-tsonchev@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

CHEM 103, CHEM 311, CHEM 312

Research Interests

Professor Tsonchev’s current research is focused on self-assembly of biologically-active macromolecules such as peptide amphiphiles which assemble to form scaffolds intended for tissue regeneration. He is developing new mathematical models and algorithms to study the stability of such systems and to make possible their design based on certain desired characteristics of the final structures that they form. This work is done in collaboration with colleagues from Northwestern University and Loyola University. Another project on which he is working on involves imaging Bacteriophytochromes (Bphs) using scanning probe microscopy techniques. This project is done in collaboration with Ken Nicholson (Chemistry) and Emina Stojkovic (Biology) from NEIU. Their goal is to study the conformational changes between the light-adapted and dark-adapted states of the Bphs, which are used, for example, as light switches controlling the metabolism of bacteria. Professor Tsonchev has also done work on the statistical mechanics of polyelectrolytes and on polymer translocation through narrow pores. He has studied the dynamics of quantum dissipation and the quantum theory of confined systems.

Education

Columbia University | Ph.D. - Chemistry

Selected Publications

F. G. Tobias, A. Gawedzka, M. S. Goldmeier, A. C. Sakols, E. A. Stojkovic, S. Tsonchev, and K.T. Nicholson, “Scanning Probe Microscopy of Bacterial Red-Light Photoreceptors”, MRS Online Proceedings Library, 2012, 1465, mrss12-1465-ss07. (doi:10.1557/opl.2012.1006)

J.W. Ciszek, L. Huang, S. Tsonchev, Y. Wang, K.R. Shull, G.C. Schatz, M.A. Ratner, and C. Mirkin, “Assembly of Nanorods into Designer Superstructures: the Role of Templating, Capillary Forces, Adhesion, and Polymer Hydration,” ACS Nano, 4, 259 (2010).

S. Tsonchev, K.L. Niece, G.C. Schatz, M.A. Ratner, and S.I. Stupp, “Phase Diagram for Assembly of Biologically-Active Peptide Amphiphiles,” J. Phys. Chem. B, 112, 441 (2008).

S. Tsonchev, R.D. Coalson, A. Liu, and T.L. Beck, “Flexible Polyelectrolyte Simulations at the Poisson Boltzmann Level: A Comparison of the Kink-Jump and the Configurational Bias Monte Carlo Methods,” J. Chem. Phys. 120, 9817 (2004).

S. Tsonchev, A. Troisi, G.C. Schatz, and M.A. Ratner, “All-Atom Numerical Studies of Zwitterionic Peptide Amphiphiles, J. Phys. Chem. B 108, 15278 (2004).

S. Tsonchev, G.C. Schatz, and M.A. Ratner, “Electrostatically-Directed Self-Assembly of Cylindrical Peptide Amphiphile Nanostructures,” J. Phys. Chem. B 108, 8817 (2004).

S. Tsonchev, A. Troisi, G.C. Schatzz, and M.A. Ratner, “On the Structure and Stability of Self-Assembled Zwitterionic Peptide Amphiphiles: A Theoretical Study,” Nano Lett 4, 427 (2004).

S. Tsonchev, G.C. Schatz, and M.A. Ratner, “Screened Multipole Electrostatic Interactions at the Debye-Hueckel Level,” Chem. Phys. Lett. 400, 221 (2004).

Selected Exhibitions

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

Fernando G. Tobias, Anna Gawedzka, Max S. Goldmeier, Alexandra C. Sakols, Sarah M. Vorpahl, Emina A. Stojkovic, Kenneth T. Nicholson, and Stefan Tsonchev, “Scanning Probe Microscopy of Bacterial Red-Light Photoreceptors”, NEIU 3nd Annual Faculty Research & Creative Activities Symposium, November 2012

“Assembly of Nanorods into Designer Superstructures: the Role of Templating, Capillary Forces, Adhesion, and Polymer Hydration,” 2011 Central Regional Meeting of the ACS, Indianapolis, IN, June 2011

"Theory and Modeling of Supramolecular Self-Assembly," seminar at Illinois State University, Normal, IL, April, 2011

"Biochemical and Environmental Applications of Scanning Probe Microscopy," NEIU First Faculty Research Symposium, NEIU, November 2010

"Micro and Nanoscale Self-Assembly: Theory and Modeling," 41st Midwest Theoretical Chemistry Conference in Carbondale, Illinois, May 2009

"Theory and Modeling of Supramolecular Self-Assembly", 39th Midwest Theoretical Chemistry Conference, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, June 2007

Students from the group have presented at multiple venues, such as the SACNAS National and Regional Conferences, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Conference in Chicago Heights, IL, February 2010, SCSE Summer Research Symposia at NEIU, Twentieth Annual Illinois Student Research Conference in Chicago, April 2009, ISP Undergraduate Symposium for Women Students at DePaul University in March, 2010, the Annual NEIU Student Research Symposia, and others.

s-tsonchev@neiu.edu

BBH 218E
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5573

Office Hours

FALL SABBATICAL

Main Campus

Ken

Nicholson

Ph.D.

Associate Professor; Department Chair

Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-5691

k-nicholson@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

CHEM 319

CHEM 331

Research Interests

Environmental Chemistry & Surface Analytical Chemistry; My research interests lie in using scanning probe microscopy to investigate the environmental response characteristics of a class of red-light photoreceptors, specifically bacteriophytochromes. The SPM will be used to determine if there is a connection between the molecular structure of the photoreceptor and the magnitude of its fluorescence emission quantum yield. Both wild-type and engineered fluorescent mutants will be examined. I am also interested in identifying and quantifying petroleum based pollutants and additives in natural water systems, the transport of these pollutants from their source(s), and potential methods of remediation. This project involves field work, on-site analysis, and laboratory experiments, particularly chromatography.

Education

University of Michigan| PhD-Chemistry

Selected Publications

Sorenson, BA; Westcott, DJ; Sakols AC; Thomas, JS; Anderson, P; Stojkovic EA; Tsonchev, S; Nicholson, KT, “Domain Structure of a Unique Bacterial Red Light Photoreceptor as Revealed by Atomic Force Microscopy”, MRS Proceedings, Vol. 1652, 2014, DOI: 10.1557/opl.2014.259.

Marie E. Kroeger, Blaire A. Sorenson, J. Santoro Thomas, Emina A. Stojkovic, Stefan Tsonchev, and Kenneth T. Nicholson, “Atomic Force Microscopy of Red-Light Photoreceptors Using Peak-Force Quantitative Nanomechanical Property Mapping,” J. Vis. Exp., in press.

Ken Nicholson is the corresponding author and was invited to submit this publication by the editor at the Materials Research Society Fall National Meeting.

F. G. Tobias, A. Gawedzka, M. S. Goldmeier, A. C. Sakols, E. A. Stojkovic, S. Tsonchev, and K.T. Nicholson, “Scanning Probe Microscopy of Bacterial Red-Light Photoreceptors”, Online Proceedings of the Materials Research Society, 2012, Vol. 1465, DOI: 10.1557/opl.2012.1006.

White, M. L., Reggie, S., Naguib, N., Nicholson, K., Gilliland, J., Walters, A., “The Preparation of World-Class Single Crystal Silicon Carbide Wafers Using High Rate Chemical Mechanical Planarization Slurries”, Materials Research Science Forum Vols., 2009, 600-603, 839-842.

Nicholson, K. T., Minton, T. K., Sibener, S. J., “Spatially Anisotropic Etching of Graphite by Hyperthermal Atomic Oxygen ” J. Phys. Chem. B., 2005, 109, 8476. (https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/jp045960c)

Selected Exhibitions

Recent Presentations:

Ken Nicholson, “Domain Structure of a Unique Red-Light Photoreceptor as Revealed by Atomic Force Microscopy” NEIU Faculty Research and Creative Activities Symposium (November 2013)

Ken Nicholson, “Domain Structure of a Unique Red-Light Photoreceptor as Revealed by Atomic Force Microscopy” Materials Research Society Fall National Meeting (Boston, MA, December 2013)

Ken Nicholson, “Domain Structure of a Unique Red-Light Photoreceptor as Revealed by Atomic Force Microscopy” NEIU Faculty Research and Creative Activities Symposium (November 2013)

“Blaire A. Sorenson, Daniel J. Westcott, Sarah A. Vorpahl, Alexandra C. Sakols, Emina A. Stojkovic, Stefan Tsonchev, and Ken T. Nicholson, “Structural Conformations of a Red-Light Photoreceptor Using Atomic Force Microscopy”, NEIU 3nd Annual Faculty Research & Creative Activities Symposium, November 2012

Ken Nicholson, “Domain Structure of a Unique Red-Light Photoreceptor as Revealed by Atomic Force Microscopy” Materials Research Society Fall National Meeting (Boston, MA, December 2013)

"Scanning Probe Microscopy of Bacterial Red-Light Photoreceptors" presented by K.T. Nicholson at the Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, 2012, San Francisco, CA.

"Structural Conformations of a Red-Light Photoreceptor Using Scanning Probe Microscopy", presented by K. T. Nicholson at the NEIU Faculty Research and Creative Activities Symposium, 2012, Chicago, IL.

k-nicholson@neiu.edu

BBH 218G
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5691

Office Hours

By appointment

Main Campus

Samantha

Brown-Xu

Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Undergraduate Advisor

Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-5679

s-brownxu@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

CHEM 212

CHEM 231

CHEM 232

CHEM 333

Research Interests

My current research focuses on studying how plastic materials degrade when exposed to sunlight. This will help to understand how harmful microplastic particles are formed when plastic waste is dumped in natural water systems, as well as to develop ways of remediating the plastic waste. Inorganic photocatalytic materials are being investigated as possible targets to speed up the breakdown of plastic waste and allow it to be recycled more efficiently before it causes environmental harm. Computational modeling programs are also being used predict the pathways of plastic degradation and calculate the energetics of the process under different conditions. In the future, I plan to have a joint research project with Biology studying microbes that are able to "eat" plastic waste as another means of recycling it.

Education

Postdoctoral Research

Northwestern University (2014 - 2017)

Graduate Studies

Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry, The Ohio State University (2009 - 2014)

Undergraduate Studies

B.A. Chemistry and Integrated Science, Northwestern University (2005 - 2009)

Selected Publications

N. P. Weingartz, M. W. Mara, S. Roy, J. Hong, A. Chakraborty, S. E. Brown-Xu, B. T. Phelan, F. N. Castellano, L. X. Chen, Excited-State Bond Contraction and Charge Migration in a Platinum Dimer Complex Characterized by X-ray and Optical Transient Absorption Spectroscopy, J. Phys. Chem. A, 2021, 125, 8891-8898.

S. E. Brown-Xu, M, Fumanal, C. Gourlaouen, L. Gimeno, A. Quatela, C. Thobie-Gautier, E. Blart, A. Planchat, F. Riobe, C. Monnereau, L. X. Chen, C. Daniel, and Y. Pellegrin, Intriguing Effects of Halogen Substitution on the Photophysical Properties of 2,9-(Bis)halo-Substituted Phenanthroline Copper(I) Complexes, Inorg. Chem., 2019, 58, 7730-7745.

R. A. Ando, S. E. Brown-Xu, L. N. Q. Nguyen, T. L. Gustafson, Probing the Solvation Structure and Dynamics in Ionic Liquids by Time-Resolved Infrared Spectroscopy of 4-(N,N-Dimethylamino)Benzonitrile, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 2017, 19, 25151-25157.

S. E. Brown-Xu, M. S. J. Kelley, K. A. Fransted, A. Chakraborty, G. C. Schatz, F. N. Castellano, L. X. Chen, Tunable Excited-State Properties and Dynamics as a Function of Pt-Pt Distance in Pyrazolate-Bridged Pt(II) Dimers, J. Phys. Chem. A, 2016, 120, 543-550.

B. Pandit, N. E. Jackson, T. Zheng, T. J. Fauvell, E. F. Manley, M. Orr, S. E. Brown-Xu, L. Yu, L. X. Chen, Molecular Structure Controlled Transitions between Free-Charge Generation and Trap Formation in a Conjugated Copolymer Series, J. Phys. Chem. C, 2016, 120, 4189-4198.

N. D. Bernadino, S. E. Brown-Xu, T. L. Gustafson, D. L. A. De Faria, Time-Resolved Spectroscopy of Indigo and of a Maya Blue Simulant, J. Phys. Chem. C, 2016, 120, 21905-21914.

S. E. Brown-Xu, M. H. Chisholm, T. F. Spilker, Photophysical Studies of Metal to Ligand Charge Transfer Involving Quadruply Bonded Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten, Acc. Chem. Res., 2015, 48, 877-885.

S. H. Porter, Z. Huang, S. Dou, S. E. Brown-Xu, A. T. Sarwar, R. C. Myers, P. M. Woodward, Electronic Structure and Photocatalytic Water Oxidation Activity of RTiNO2 (R = Ce, Pr, and Nd) Perovskite Nitride Oxides, Chem. Mater., 2015, 27, 2414-2420.

S. E. Brown-Xu, M. H. Chisholm, C. B. Durr, T. L. Gustafson, T. F. Spilker, Photophysical Properties of cis-Mo2 Quadruply Bonded Complexes and Observation of Photoinduced Electron Transfer to Titanium Dioxide, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2014, 136, 11428-11435.

Selected Exhibitions

Selected Presentations:

S. E. Brown-Xu*, Breaking Down Plastic Waste One Photon at a Time, Metropolitan State University of Denver invited presentation (remote), Sept. 2021.

D. Slezberg* and S. E. Brown-Xu, Computational Chemistry’s Pathway to Flexible Recycling, SCSE Symposium in Chicago, IL, Oct. 2020.

S. E. Brown-Xu*, J. Carlson, G. Brunger, Monitoring the Breakdown of Plastic Materials Under Ultraviolet and Visible Light, NEIU Faculty Research and Creative Activities Symposium in Chicago, IL, Nov. 2019.

S. E. Brown-Xu, M. H. Chisholm, T. L. Gustafson, Studies on Electron Transfer from Dimolybdenum Photosensitizers Through Time-Resolved Spectroscopy, Inter-American Photochemistry Society Conference (Sarasota, FL, January 2014).

Background

Professional Experience:

Associate Professor of Chemistry at 91Porn (2023-present)

Assistant Professor of Chemistry at 91Porn (2017-2023)

Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at Harold Washington Community College (2016)

Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University (2014-2017)

Additional Information

Awards:

NEIU Sabbatical Leave (2024)

NEIU Teaching Professional Excellence Award (2019)

NEIU Summer Research Stipend award (2018, 2021)

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2009)

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (2009)

s-brownxu@neiu.edu

Room BBH 218F
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5679

Office Hours

In-person or virtual office hours:
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Main Campus

Jan

Mataka

PhD

Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-5684

j-mataka@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

CHEM 103, CHEM 211, CHEM 212, CHEM 231, CHEM 232, CHEM 348, CHEM 350, CHEM 353

Research Interests

Medicinal chemistry; pharmacology of neurodegenerative diseases

Education

B. S., Biochemistry. Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

M. S., Plant Pathology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Ph. D., Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Selected Publications

Paul C. Trippier, Kristing Jansen Labby, Dustin D. Hawker, Jan Mataka, and Richard B. Silverman, “Target- and Mechanism-based Therapeutics for Neurodegenerative Diseases: Strength in Numbers", Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 2013, 56(8), 3121-3147

Additional Information

Memberships
American Chemical Society

j-mataka@neiu.edu

BBH-212G
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5684

Office Hours

W 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. T R 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Main Campus

Chandana

Meegoda

PhD

Instructor

Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-5678

m-meegoda@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

CHEM 103, CHEM 110, CHEM 211, CHEM 212, CHEM 260, CHEM 261, CHEM 213

Research Interests

Material Science, Spectroscopy and Chemical Instrumentation.

Education

PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

BSc, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Selected Publications

• C. Meegoda, M. Trenary, M. Mori, S. Otani, “Depth profile of iron in a CaB6 crystal”, Physical Review B 67 (17), 172410 – 172413 (2003).

• C. Meegoda, Y. Paderno, M. Trenary, “ The nature of surface oxides on magnesium diboride” Mat. Res. Soc. Symp., 689 (Materials for High Temperature Technologies), 151-156 (2002).

• S. Stefanos, C. Bonner, C. Meegoda, W, Rodriguez, G. Loutts, “Energy levels and optical properties of neodymium-doped barium fluorapatite” J. Appl. Phy. 88(4), 1935-1942 (2000).

• C. Meegoda, C. E. Bonner, G. Loutts, S. Stefanos, G. Miller, “Raman spectroscopic study of barium fluorapatite”, J. Lumi. 81(2), 101-109 (1999).

• C. Bonner, C. Chess, C. Meegoda, S. Stefanos, G. Loutts, G. Miller, “Raman spectroscopic study of barium fluorapatite”, Proceedings of SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering, 3610 (Laser Materials Crystal Growth and Nonlinear Materials and Devices), 204-214 (1999).

• N. Gunawardena, F. Ken, E. Jassen, C. Meegoda, D. Schafer, O. Vostrowsky, H. Bestmann, “Host attractants for red wevill, Rhynchophorus: Identification, electrophysiological activity and laboratory bioassay” J. Chem. Eco., 24(3), 425-437 (1998).

• G. Loutts, C. Bonner, C. Meegoda, H. Ries, M. A. Noginov, N. Noginov, M. Curley, P. Venkateswarlu, A. Rapaport, M. Bass, “Crystal Growth, spectroscopic characterization and laser performance of a new efficient laser material Nd: Ba5(PO4)3F”, Appl. Phy. Lett. 71(3), 303-305 (1997).

Selected Exhibitions

Shyam Dedaniya and Chandana Meegoda, “The Effect of Temperature on The Distribution of Chlorogenic Acid in Different Anatomical Parts of The Green Coffee Bean”, 71^st Annual Pittcon Conference, Chicago, IL (March 2020).

Shyam Dedaniya and Chandana Meegoda, “The Effect of Temperature on The Distribution of Chlorogenic Acid in Different Anatomical Parts of The Green Coffee Bean”, 4^th Annual ACS Undergraduate Research Conference, Champaign, IL (November 2019).

Giovani Monterroso and Chandana Meegoda, “Stability Study of Li-Ion Battery Cathode Materials”, NEIU Student Research and Creative Activities Symposium, 2016.

Giovani Monterroso and Chandana Meegoda, “Stability Study of Li-Ion Battery Cathode Materials”, SACNAS National Conference, 2015, Washington DC.

Additional Information

Recent Grants

SCSE Summer Research Grant "Deposition of LiFePO4 Thin Films as Cathode Materials" 2016.

SCSE Summer Research Grant"Spectroscopic Study of Li-Ion Battery Cathode Materials" 2015.

Memberships
American Chemical Society

m-meegoda@neiu.edu

BBH-212F
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5678

Office Hours

W 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. F 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Main Campus

Dilusha

Harischandra

PhD

Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-5773

d-harischandra@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

CHEM 103, CHEM 211, CHEM 212, CHEM 231, CHEM 232

Research Interests

Corrole and Porphyrin Chemistry- Model compounds for Cytochrome P450

Education

BSc, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

Selected Publications

Publications

“Production of a Putative Iron(V) Oxo Corrole Species by Photo-Disproportionation of a bis-Corrole Diiron(IV) m-Oxo Dimer; Implication for a Green Oxidation Catalyst” Dilusha Harischandra, Gerald Lowery, Rui Zhang, Martin Newcomb, Organic Letters, 2009, accepted for publication.

“Formation of Stable and Metastable Porphyrin- and Corrole-Iron(IV) Complexes and Isomerozations to Iron(III) Macrocyclic Radical Cation” Zhengzheng Pan, Dilusha N. Harischandra, Martin Newcomb, Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry. 2008, 103,174-181.

“Laser Flash Photolysis Production of Metal-Oxo Derivatives and Direct Kinetic Studies of Their Oxidation Reactions”, Martin Newcomb, Rui Zhang, Zhengzheng Pan, Dilusha N. Harischandra, R. Esala P. Chandrasena, John H. Horner, Enrique Martinez II, Catalysis Today. 2006, 117, 98-104.

“Photochemical Generation of a Highly Reactive Iron-Oxo Intermediate. A True Iron(V)-Oxo Species?”, Dilusha N. Harischandra, Rui Zhang, Martin Newcomb, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005, 127, 13776-13777.

“Laser Flash Photolysis Production of Compound I and Its Relatives”, M. Newcomb, R. Zhang, R. E. P. Chandrasena, J. H. Horner, E. Martinez II, D. N. Harischandra, Z. Pan, Proc. 14th Intl. Conf. Cytochrome P450, 2005, 41-47.

“Laser Flash Photolysis Generation and Kinetic Studies of Corrole-Manganese(V)-Oxo Intermediates”, Rui Zhang, Dilusha N. Harischandra, Martin Newcomb, Chem. Eur. J. 2005, 11, 5713-5720.

Selected Exhibitions

“Highly reactive macrocyclic ligand-iron(V)-oxo intermediates”
233rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago,IL March 2007.

d-harischandra@neiu.edu

BBH 212E
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5773

Office Hours

MTWR 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Main Campus

Denana

Miodragovic

Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-5773

d-miodragovic@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

CHEM 103, CHEM 108, CHEM 110, CHEM 211, CHEM 212, CHEM 391, CHEM 316, CHEM 406, CHEM 413

Research Interests

Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry and Bio-Inorganic Chemistry

Education

B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Chemistry (2003), University of Belgrade, Serbia
Doctoral thesis:
“Syntheses and Stereochemistry of Cobalt(III) Complexes with Aromatic Amino Acids”
Adviser: Professor Slobodan Milosavljevic

Postdoctoral studies – Northwestern University, Evanston, USA
Adviser: Professor Thomas Vincent O’Halloran
Project: Syntheses of inorganic anticancer agents based on the combination of platinum and arsenic drugs

Selected Publications

Miodragović DU, Merlino A, Swindell E, Marzo T., Bogachkov A., Ahn R., Abuhadba S, Ferraro G, Mazar AP, Messori L, and O’Halloran TV, Arsenoplatin-1 is A Dual Pharmacophore Anti-Cancer Agent, JACS, 141 (16) (2019) 6453-6457.

Miodragović D, Swindell E.P,Waxali Z.S., BogachkovA., and O’Halloran^a T.V., Beyond Cisplatin: Combination Therapy with Arsenic Trioxide, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 496 (2019) 119030.

Ðenana U. Miodragović, Jeremy A. Quentzel, Josh W. Kurutz, Charlotte L. Stern, Richard W. Ahn, and Thomas O’Halloran, Robust Structure and Activity of Aqueous Arsenous Acid-Platinum(II) Anticancer Complexes, Angew. Chem. In. Ed, 52 (2013) 10749-10752.

Swindell, Elden; Hankins, Patrick; Chen, Haimei; Miodragović, Đenana; O'Halloran, Thomas, Anticancer Activity of Small Molecule and Nanoparticulate Arsenic(III) Complexes", Inorg. Chem. (2013), 52, 12292-12 304.

Minić Dragica M., Sumar-Ristović Maja T., Miodragović Ðenana U., Andjelković Katarina K., Poleti Dejan, Kinetics and mechanism of degradation of Co(II)-N-benzyloxycarbonylglycinato complex, J. Therm. Anal. Calorim. 7 (2012) 1167-1176.

Miodragović Djenana U., Jovanović Dragoljub, Bogdanović Goran A., Mitić Dragana, Andjelković Katarina, Synthesis and crystal structures of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-9-aminoacridine tetrachlorozincate(II) monohydrate, J. Serb. Chem. Soc., 75 (2010) 1209-1218.

Sumar-Ristović Maja T., Minić Dragica M., Poleti Dejan, Miodragović Zoran, Miodragović Ðenana, Andjelkovic Katarina K., Thermal stability and degradation of Co(II), Cd(II), and Zn(II) complexes with N-benzyloxycarbonylglycinato ligand, J. Therm. Anal. Calorim. 102 (2010) 83-90.

Mitić D, Milenković M, Milosavljević S, Gođevac D, Miodragović Z, Anđelković K and Miodragović D., Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity of the Co(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) complexes with N-benzyloxycarbonyl-S-phenylalanine, Eur. J. Med. Chem. 44 (2009) 1537-1544.

Miodragović DU, Mitić DM, Miodragović ZM, Bogdanović GA, Vitnik ŽJ, Vitorović MD, Radulović MD, Nastasijević BJ, Juranić IO, Andjelković KK,"Syntheses, characterization and antimicrobial activity of the first complexes of Zn(II), Cd(II) and Co(II) with N-benzyloxycarbonylglycine. X-ray crystal structure of the polymeric Cd(II) complex", Inorg. Chim. Acta 361 (2008) 86-94.

Mitić M, Miodragović DU, Sladić DS, Vitnik ŽJ, Miodragović ZM, Andjelković KK, Radulović MD, Juranić NO, " Synthesis, NMR, DFT and antimicrobial studies of the Zn(II) complexes with N-benzyloxycarbonyl-S-alanine" J. Serb. Chem. Soc. 73(2008) 813-822.

Miodragović DU, Bogdanović GA, Miodragović ZM, Radulović MD, Novaković SB, Kaluđerović GN, Kozłowski H, "Interesting coordination abilities of antiulcer drug famotidine and antimicrobial activity of drug and its cobalt(III) complex", J. Inorg. Biochem. 100 (2006) 1568-1574.

Miodragović ZM, Bogdanović GA, Krajčinović BB, Drakulić BJ, Kusigerski VB, Miodragović DU, Spasojević VV, Hodžić IM, Juranić IO, "Synthesis, structure and magnetic properties of the first copper(II) complex with an (E)-4-aryl-4-oxo-2-butenoato ligand", Inorganic Chemistry Communications 9 (2006) 1173–1177.

Miodragović DU, Miodragović ZM, Skala D, Malinar MJ and Minić DM, "Mixed cobalt(III) complexes with aromatic amino acids and diamine. Part V. Thermal investigation of (1,2-diaminoethane)bis(S-tyrosinato)cobalt(III) complex diastereomers", Thermochimica Acta 436 (2005) 90-95.

Miodragović DU, Vitnik ŽJ, Milosavljević SM, Malinar MJ, and Juranić IO, "NH…π Interactions Stabilize the Most-Hindered Rotamer of the (S)-Tyrosinato Side Group in Bis[(S)-tyrosinato](diamine)cobalt(III) Complexes: An NMR Spectroscopic and DFT Study, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. (2005) 3172-3178.

Miodragović DU, Milosavljević SM, Malinar MJ, Ćelap MB, Todorović N, Juranić N, "Mixed Cobalt(III) complexes with Aromatic amino Acids and Diamine. Part IV. Influence of Noncovalent Intra- and Interligand Interactions on Rotamer Population of the S-phenylalaninato and S-tyrosinato side groups in (1,2-Diaminoethane)bis(S-aminocarboxylato)cobalt(III) Complexes", Enantiomer 7 (2002) 375-382.

Bogdanović GA, Miodragović DU, Malinar MJ, "Mixed cobalt(III) complexes with aromatic amino acids and diamines. III. Absolute structure of Δ-trans(O)-(1,2-diaminoethane-k2N,N)bis(S-tyrosinato)cobalt(III)chloride tetrahydrate", Acta Cryst. C 58 (2002) 338-340.

Miodragović DU, Malinar MJ, Milosavljević SM, Zarić SD, Vučelić D, Ćelap MB, "Synthesis and Absolute Configuration of Novel Mono- and Dinuclear Cobalt(III) Complexes containing S-phenylalanine", J. Coord. Chem. 55 (2002) 517-526.

Miodragović DU, Bogdanović GA, Milosavljević SM, Malinar MJ, Ćelap MB, Spasojević-de Bire A, Macura S, Juranić N, "Mixed Cobalt(III) Complexes with Aromatic Amino Acids and Diamine. Part II. Synthesis and Configuration of (1,2-diaminoethane)Bis(L-Tyrosinato)Cobalt(III) Complex Diastereomers. The Crystal Structure of Δ-C1-Cis(O)-Diastereomer", Enantiomer 6 (2001) 299-308.

Malinar MJ, Miodragović DU, Ćelap MB, Vuković D, Zakrzewska JS, Vučelić D, "Mixed Cobalt(III) complexes with S-tyrosine and 1,3-Diaminopropane", Enantiomer 3 (1998) 349-356.

Malinar MJ, Miodragović DU, Ćelap MB, Vuković D, Zakrzewska JS, Vučelić D, "Mono- and dinuclear cobalt(III) complexes with S-tyrosine", J. Coord. Chem. 42 (1997) 343-351.

Selected Exhibitions

PRESENTATIONS

Ninth Annual Student Center for Science Engagement Research Symposium, NEIU, November 16, 2018.

Seventh Annual Student Center for Science Engagement Research Symposium, NEIU, November 18, 2016.

Fifth Annual Research & Creative symposium, 91Porn, Chicago, November 14, 2014.

91Porn Fourth Annual Research & Creative Activity Symposium, Chicago, November, 25, 2013.

SMASH 2012, Providence, Rhode Island, September 9th-12th, 2012.

9th European Biological Inorganic Chemistry Conference, Wroclaw, Poland, September 2-6, 2008.

2nd European Conference on Chemistry for Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland, September 4-8, 2007.

2nd European Conference on Chemistry for Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland, September 4-8, 2007,

5th ICOSECS, Ohrid, September 10-14, 2006.

1st European Chemistry Congress, Budapest, Hungary, August 27-31, 2006.

X International Symposium on Bioinorganic Chemistry, Szklarska Poreba, Poland, September 20-25, 2005.

4th International Conference of the Chemical Societies of the South-East European Countries on Chemical Sciences in Changing Times: Visions, Challenges and Solutions, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro, July 18-21, 2004.

7th International Conference on Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Physical Chemistry, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, September 21-23, 2004.

Fourth Yugoslav Materials Research Society Conference ²YUCOMAT², Herceg Novi,Yugoslavia, September 10-14, 2001.

5th International Conference on Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Physical Chemistry, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, September 2000.

1st International Conference of the Chemical Societies of the South-East European Countries, Halkidiki, Greece, June 1-4, 1998.

6th International Conference on Circular Dichroism, Pisa, Italy, September 21-24,1997.

Background

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor, 91Porn (2024-present)

Instructor, 91Porn (2013-2024)

Adjunct Faculty, 91Porn (2011-2012)

Visiting Scholar, Northwestern University (2012-present)

Adjunct Professor of Chemistry, Wilbur Wright College (2012-2013)

Research Associate, Northwestern University (2009-2011)

Sabbatical, Northwestern University (2008-2009)

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade (2003-2009)

Additional Information

AWARDS

Instructor Excellence Award 2020

Educational Leave Award 2019

Student Choice Award, NEIU, 2016

Research Award, Ministry of Science of the Republic of Serbia, 2004

PATENTS

Miodragovic DU and O’Halloran TV, US Patent No. 10118938, November 6, 2018

Miodragovic DU and O’Halloran TV, US Patent No. 9725475, August 8, 2017.

Miodragovic DU and O’Halloran TV, US Patent No. 9499574, November 22, 2016.

GRANTS (Co-researcher)

1UO1CA151461-01- "Tumor Targeted Nanobins for the Treatment of Metastatic Breast and Ovarian Cancer" (2009-2011).

W.M. Keck Foundation Grant, "The Inorganic Signature of Life: Signaling Pathways in the Mammalian Oocyte"(2008 - 2009).

Synthesis, characterization and activity of organic and coordination compounds, and their appliance in (bio)nanotechnology (2005-2010).

Synthesis and structure of potentially anti-cancer platinum(IV) complexes and simmilar coordination compounds (2002-2005).

Physico-chemical, structural and biological investigation of complex compounds (2002-2005).

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Reviewer for the Journal of Serbian Chemical Society (from 2019)

The representative of Serbia in European Association for Chemical and Molecular Science, Division of Chemistry in Life Sciences (2006-2010)

Peer reviewer for: Inorganica Chimica Acta, Spectrochimica Acta Part A, Bioinorganic Chemistry and Application, The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (2003-2008)

MEMBERSHIP

American Chemical Society 2010-present

Serbian Chemical Society 2003-2008

d-miodragovic@neiu.edu

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Main Campus

Debajit

Sircar

M.S.

Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-5889

dsircar1@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

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5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
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Office Hours

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Niroshi

Meegoda

M.S.

Laboratory Manager

Chemistry

(773) 442-5677

n-meegoda@neiu.edu

BBH 212F
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5677

Office Hours

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Lynn

Payer

Office Manager

Chemistry

(773) 442-5670

l-payer@neiu.edu

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Chemistry, Minor

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Chemistry, Minor

The minor in Chemistry sets the foundations of the chemistry discipline for students who wish to pair their major with a science component.

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Chemistry

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College of Arts and Sciences

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Main Campus

The diverse backgrounds and research interests of the Chemistry faculty in conjunction with the low student to instructor ratio translates into accessibility by chemistry majors to first person narrative by faculty members of career options available to them as well as guidance in realizing their career goals.

Affordable tuition, and commuter and residential options provide additional benefits to those seeking undergraduate study at Northeastern.

A chemistry background can open doors to jobs in:

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Chemistry

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Chemistry, M.S.

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Chemistry, M.S.

The master's degree in Chemistry at Northeastern provides graduate education for students planning careers in industry, business, teaching or planning additional graduate work or professional studies.

There are three options available in the program:

Separation Science Emphasis: Students in the program can follow the Separation Science Emphasis in order to prepare for careers in pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries as well as environmental laboratories.
General Program Emphasis: The General Program Emphasis prepares students to enter professional schools or to continue further graduate work in chemistry.
Chemical Education Emphasis: The Chemical Education Emphasis serves in-service middle and high school teachers who attained a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and hold a teaching certification/license to become highly qualified teachers trained in advanced chemistry and pedagogical content knowledge of teaching science in secondary schools. They will also be well prepared to conduct research in the area of Chemical Education or teach at 2-year colleges.

Credit hours required: 30

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The program admits students for the fall, spring and summer semesters.

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Department

Chemistry

Affiliation

College of Arts and Sciences

Type

Graduate Program

Location

Main Campus

Northeastern's Chemistry Department has an active research program. Students who are pursuing a master’s degree can elect to do their thesis research projects in method development and validation of pharmaceutical products, medicinal chemistry, environmental chemistry, material science and chemical education. The unique separation science program prepares students for employment in industry.

The Department houses modern chemical instrumentation such as HPLC, FTIR, AAS, UV Visible spectrometer, NMR, Fluorescence Spectrometer, GC-MS, AFM, and ICP.

Students completing the master's degree program are likely to find employment in the following fields:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Work in research and development, quality control, and regulatory affairs.
Environmental Chemistry: Analytical testing, product development, safety and regulatory issues.
Agriculture or Food Chemistry: Focus in food safety, quality control, nutrition, processing, and packaging.
Cosmetic Chemistry: Work in research and development, quality control, process engineering, and regulatory.
Education: Teaching in primary or secondary school and two year colleges.

For more detailed career information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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Majors, Minors, Graduate Programs & Certificates

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 14:54:19 +0000

Majors, Minors, Graduate Programs & Certificates

Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 02/03/2015 - 08:54

Department

Chemistry

Call for Submission of Abstracts

Anonymous — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:36:37 +0000

Call for Submission of Abstracts

Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 09/16/2014 - 13:36

NEIU Fifth Annual Faculty Research & Creative Activities Symposium

Call for Submission of Abstracts

Dear Colleague,

You are invited to submit abstracts for the NEIU Fifth Annual Faculty Research & Creative Activities Symposium, which will be held on Friday November 14, 2014. This stimulating event provides a unique opportunity to bring together colleagues from different disciplines to share their research work or creative activities conducted individually or through multidisciplinary and/or collaborative work. Such a symposium furthers the principle of good teaching informed by good research or creative activates. It provides an opportunity for us to become more aware of the research or creative activities conducted by the faculty, and an opportunity for lively and respectful dialog on themes presented. To further broaden this dialog, non-faculty administrators with scholarly research or creative activities findings appropriate for presentation are also welcome to participate.

Each oral presentation is limited to thirty minutes followed by a ten-minute discussion. Prospective authors should submit a brief abstract in a Microsoft Word file attachment and emailed to S-Albazi@neiu.edu with the subject line “Abstract Submitted”. Abstracts accepted for presentation will be published in the Symposium Program and will be available to all participants and distributed electronically prior to the symposium. Please check the Abstract Submission Criteria for more information. The abstracts submission deadline is Wednesday October 15, 2014.

For further information, you can contact the following college representatives on the Steering Committee:

John Albazi (S-Albazi@neiu.edu), College of Arts and Sciences
Saba Ayman-Nolley (S-Ayman-Nolley@neiu.edu), for the College of Graduate Studies and Research
Dragan Milovanovic (D-Milovanovic@neiu.edu), College of Arts and Sciences
Cynthia Moran (C-Moran1@neiu.edu), for the Creative Activities
Isaura Pulido (I-Pulido1@neiu.edu), College of Education
Rasoul Rezvanian (R-Rezvanian@neiu.edu), College of Business and Management

We look forward to your submission

Dr. John Albazi- Symposium Coordinator

Acceptance to graduate or professional schools

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:54:49 +0000

Acceptance to graduate or professional schools

Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 09/02/2014 - 12:54

Acceptance to graduate or professional schools

Blaire Sorenson has been admitted into a M.S. Program in Materials Science at Cornell University (Ithaca, NY). She plans to begin her graduate work in Fall 2014.
Darya Urupina has been admitted into a Ph.D. Program in Chemistry at Loyola University in Chicago. She plans to begin her graduate work in Fall 2014
Daniel Westcott admitted and enrolled in UC Berkeley
Marie Kroeger admitted to University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Jared Lang is accepted to the School of Pharmacy at University of Illinois at Chicago. He will start in the fall, 2014.
Max Goldmeier has left his job at Spherotech, Inc. He has enrolled into a Ph.D. program in Materials Science at Akron University (Akron, OH).
Peter Carrizales, has been admitted into the UIC School of Pharmacy. He will begin his study in Fall 2014
Svetlana Kovaleva has been admitted into the Kansas City University of Medicine and biosciences. She will begin her study on Fall 2014
Norberto Gonzalez has been admitted to the M. S. Program in Chemistry at NEIU. He will start in the fall, 2014

Undergraduate Advising

Timothy White — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:44:52 +0000

Undergraduate Advising

Timothy White Wed, 08/13/2014 - 11:44

Current or prospective Chemistry students can contact one of the Chemistry Department Undergraduate Advisors below for assistance with declaring a major or minor, registering for classes, applying for graduation, and any other questions that may come up.

Dr. Samantha Brown-Xu	(773) 442-5679	s-brownxu@neiu.edu
Dr. Ken Nicholson	(773) 442-5691	k-nicholson@neiu.edu
Dr. Stefan Tsonchev	(773) 442-5573	s-tsonchev@neiu.edu

Declaring a Chemistry Major or minor

To declare a Chemistry major or minor, students must fill out the Undergraduate Major/Minor Declaration Form and return it to a Chemistry advisor. Students declaring the major should indicate on the form if they intend to complete the Chemistry concentration (UC15) or Biochemistry concentration (UC14). After declaring a major or minor, students should obtain approval for major or minor courses from the department advisor before beginning their study. Students should plan to meet with an advisor at least once each semester to make sure they are completing all required courses and are on track to graduate.

Transfer students majoring in Chemistry are expected to contact their department advisor immediately so that their transfer credits may be evaluated and an appropriate program of study developed. Transfer students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours in Chemistry, including three 300-level Chemistry courses at 91Porn. Transfer credit within the major will be given for grades of “C” or better.

REGISTering FOR CHEMISTrY COURSES

Students may register online for Chemistry courses for which they have met the prerequisites. If a prerequisite was taken elsewhere, the student may need to contact a Chemistry advisor for authorization before they can register. It is important that transfer students who have not had their courses evaluated by the Chemistry Department advisor do so prior to registering. Note that a student may advance register for a course while enrolled in the prerequisite course, but must complete the prerequisite with a “C” or better to remain registered.

Chemistry courses are designed to be taken in sequence. Students will not be permitted to register for courses if they do not have credit for the required prerequisites.

Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in research programs with faculty members and may take CHEM-305 Independent Study in Chemistry, 3 cr., and CHEM-399 Undergraduate Research, 3 cr. for that purpose. Internship with local chemical industries and laboratories are also encouraged through CHEM-365, Internship in Chemistry I, 6 cr. Please consult with a Chemistry advisor concerning registration for these courses.

Students should also be aware of the University requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Applying For Graduation

In order to file for graduation, you must:

Be an officially declared Chemistry major.
Fill out the Undergraduate Application for Graduation.
Obtain an Academic Course Record form for the major from the Chemistry Department office, and an Academic Course Record form for the minor from your minor department, if you have a minor.
Make an appointment with the Chemistry Department advisor. Bring the completed ACR form along with a copy of your transfer evaluation (if you are a transfer student).
If you have a minor, you must also complete the ACR form for your minor and have it approved by the advisor in your minor department.
Submit the Application for Graduation and Academic Course Record forms for the major (and minor, if applicable) electronically to gradeval@neiu.edu.

Filing deadlines for graduation are generally:

May	Previous August 1-September 15
August	Previous November 1-January 15
December	Previous April 1-May 15

For exact deadlines, please contact the Office of Enrollment Services.

Transfer Credit for Students with Foreign Credentials

Courses from foreign colleges and universities must have been completed at the appropriate level in order to be eligible for transfer credit consideration. An evaluation of transfer credits is prepared by the University’s Admissions Office for all transfer students admitted to Northeastern. This evaluation statement should be presented to the Chemistry advisor at the time the student declares their major.

Students should request a department-level evaluation as soon as possible after being admitted to the University. Courses accepted by the University do not necessarily meet specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. Coursework transferred for credit in the Chemistry major is subject to approval by the Chemistry advisors.

Students with foreign credentials must take a minimum of the following six courses in order to earn a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry:

CHEM 213	WIP: Quantitative Analysis	5 cr.
CHEM 232	Organic Chemistry II	4 cr.
CHEM 311	Physical Chemistry I	4 cr.
CHEM 312	Physical Chemistry II	4 cr.
CHEM 330	Instrumental Analysis: Spectroscopy	4 cr.
CHEM 331	Instrumental Analysis: Quantitative Methods	5 cr.

Additional coursework in Chemistry, Math, or Physics may be required.

Undergraduate

Timothy White — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:53:26 +0000

Undergraduate

Timothy White Wed, 08/13/2014 - 09:53

General Information

The Department of Chemistry offers an ACS-certified B.S. degree in Chemistry with two major concentrations to choose from. Each concentration requires core courses in Chemistry along with courses in Calculus and Physics. We also offer a minor in Chemistry to supplement other majors, as well as several courses for non-majors to fulfill the Natural Sciences General Education Requirement.

The Chemistry curriculum prepares students to succeed in graduate programs and professional schools, or to enter careers in chemical industry. Our majors have been accepted at many prestigious institutions for advanced degrees, or are quickly placed in the workforce after graduation. The Department of Chemistry is proud of the success of all of our graduates and strives to continue designing new coursework and programs to help NEIU students achieve their educational and career goals.

Biochemistry Concentration

The Biochemistry concentration requires courses in General Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry in addition to the core Chemistry courses. The biochemical training that students receive will prepare them to enter professional degree programs such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and other health fields. The Biochemistry concentration is also recommended for students who want to obtain graduate degrees in Biochemistry, or work in the biomedical industry.

Chemistry Concentration

The Chemistry concentration gives students a strong foundation in Organic, Analytical, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry. Hands-on laboratory and research skills are emphasized. This concentration is recommended for students who want to have careers in chemical industry and those who plan to enter a Chemistry master's or Ph.D. program.

Placement of Majors

The strength of the Chemistry Department is demonstrated by the placement of our majors into the workforce shortly after graduation as well as their acceptance into graduate and professional programs at highly regarded institutions across the country. Examples of recent graduates are provided below.

Annie Fritz (B.S., May 2020) and Vanessa DaSilva (B.S., May 2020) have been admitted to the Ph.D. program in Chemistry at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Brian Lampert (B.S. May, 2013) and Keith Arntson (B.S. May, 2013) have been admitted to a Ph.D. program in chemistry at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, Minn.), respectively.
Kristen Veldman (B.S. May 2013) is pursuing a master degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Butler University (Indianapolis, Ind.).
Max Goldmeier (B.S. December, 2012) is employed at Spherotech (Lake Forest, Ill.) synthesizing polymeric microparticles.
Taral Patel (M.S. December, 2012) is employed at SA Analytical, LLC (Mundelein, Ill.) quantifying active ingredient in pharmaceutical products.
Lubna Masu (M.S. December 2012) is currently employed as adjunct faculty at the Dupage Community College.
Sarah Vorpahl (B.S. December, 2011) is pursuing a Ph.D. program in Chemistry at the University of Washington (Seattle, Wash.). Sarah also received a prestigious Advanced Materials for Energy Fellowship upon admission to the program.
Umesh Chaudhary (B.S. May, 2011) and Fernando Tobias (B.S. May, 2011) are pursuing a Ph.D programs in chemistry at Iowa State University (Ames, Iowa) and the University of Illinois at Chicago, respectively.
Ariadna Martinez (B.S. May 2011) and Ian Karall (B.S. May, 2011) are pursuing Pharm. D programs at DePaul University (Chicago, Ill.) and Roosevelt University (Chicago, Ill.), respectively.
Linh Le (B.S. May, 2011) is pursuing a graduate degree in nursing at the University of Illinois (Champaign, Ill.).
Steven Jerome (B.S. May, 2010) is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Columbia University (New York, N.Y.). In May 2011, Steven received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Award.
Balamani Sittampalli (M.S. December 2010) is employed at Harvard University-Neurology Department (Cambridge, Mass.) developing and validating methods to determine chemicals in brain samples.
Mark Majewski (M.S. May 2010) is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at The University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame Indiana).
Huong Le (B.S. May 2010) is continuing a Doctor of Dentistry program at The Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio).