Dr. Prushan received his Ph.D. with Anthony Addison at Drexel University in Inorganic Chemistry in 2001. After teaching at Rowan University for one year as a sabbatical replacement, Dr. Prushan returned to his alma mater, La Salle, as an Assistant Professor in 2002. In 2009 he was named the first Frank P. Palopoli Endowed Professorship, in recognition of his work with undergraduate research.