My interests are organic and polymer chemistry. Occasionally, I also teach Organic Chemistry Lecture, General Chemistry Laboratory and General Chemistry Lecture. I have developed several unique laboratory experiments to challenge and educate my students. Polymer chemistry is my area of research and undergraduate students participate in these endeavors.
Human life is dependent on polymers such as DNA and proteins.
Everyday, we use polymers, for example, natural polymers such as cotton, wool, paper and leather. Polymers usually do not mix, and my research involves the discovery and properties of new compatible polymer blends. While doing this research, we have also discovered some new polymer complexes and are exploring the properties of these unusual materials. Hopefully, these discoveries lead to new and interesting materials for everyday use. My students have presented the results of their research at the New York Chemistry Students Annual Research Symposium.