Graduate-Level Chemistry Degrees Awarded

Listed below are all Chemistry graduate degrees awarded at MTU since Fall 1999 sorted by term.

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Bai, Xin, PHD, Spring 2009 Ab Initio Studies for Solvated Electrons in Hydrogen Fluoride, Water and Ammonia, The Dipole-Electron Interaction and Hydrogen Bonding Advisor: Brown, Richard E

Mailloux, Lawrence J, MS, Spring 2009 A 1,2,4-Triazole to Thiazole Transformation Advisor: Bates, Dallas K

Thimmaiah, Muralidhara, PHD, Spring 2008 Benzoferrocenyl Phosphine Ligands: Synthesis andApplications in Catalysis Advisor: Fang, Shiyue

Wu, Yan, PHD, Spring 2008 Retention Mechanisms Study in Packed ColumnSupercritical Fluid Chromatography Advisor: Chesney, David J

Frost, John A, MS, Fall 2007 N-[2-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-carboxamides,and the Effect of Mono-substitution within a Urea ContainingSystem on Intramolecular Sulfoxide Electrophilic Advisor: Bates, Dallas K

Palaniappan, Kumaranand, PHD, Fall 2007 Water-Soluble, Cyclodextrin-Modified SemiconductorQuantum Dots - a Novel Class of Chemical and BiologicalSensors Advisor: Green, Sarah A

Cai, Feifei, MS, Summer 2007 Fluorescent Responses of Highly Water-Soluble BoronicAcid-Bearing Polythiophene and Polyfluorene to BiologicalSpecies Advisor: Liu, Haiying

Wu, Shuai, MS, Summer 2007 The Development of Glycosyl Alkynyl Ketones as Precursors for C-Nucleosides Synthesis Advisor: Logue, Marshall W

Ekkati, Anil R, PHD, Fall 2006 Part A. Acid-Catalyzed Reactions of FusedN-Acyl-2-Pyrrolecarbinoles and Part B. A ConvenientSynthesis of N-Acylpyrroles from Primary Aromatic Amides Advisor: Bates, Dallas K

Kongprakaiwoot, Natcharee, PHD, Fall 2006 Binucleating Ligands Based on 1,2,4,5-TetrasubstitutedBenzenes and their Bimetallic Complexes,Syntheses and Structural Characterizations Advisor: Urnezius, Eugenijus

Mhadgut, Shilpa C, PHD, Fall 2006 New Approaches in Design and Development of SustainableCatalytic Systems for the Transformation of C=X (X=C,O,N)Bond Containing Compounds Advisor: Urnezius, Eugenijus

Tang, Yu, PHD, Fall 2006 Reactions of Peroxyl Radicals with Nitroxides andDevelopment of a Nitroxide-based Fluorescent Probefor Peroxyl Radicals Advisor: Green, Sarah A

Hemme, Susan R, MS, Summer 2006 Metallothionein in Zooplankton as a Biomarker of CopperStress on an Ecosystem Advisor: MS

Jimtaisong, Ampa, PHD, Summer 2006 Syntheses and Catalytic Activities of Dioxo-, Oxoperoxo-and Oxodiperoxo Molybdenum (VI) and Tungsten (VI) CompoundsBearing Monodentate or Bidentate Phosphine Oxide Ligands Advisor: Luck, Rudy L

Smith, Kelley M, MS, Spring 2006 Determination of the Main Ionic Species in Concentrated,Two-Component, Multi-Valent Electrolyte Solutions Advisor: Leifer, Leslie

Boreddy, Geetha, MS, Fall 2005 InCl3.4H2O Catalyzed Formation of Azafulvenium Ion andTrapping By Furan Advisor: Bates, Dallas K

Jog, Sonali P, PHD, Fall 2005 Biochemical Characterization and Recombinant Expressionof Alkaline Phytase from Lilium longiflorum Advisor: Murthy, Pushpalatha P

Garchow, Barry G, PHD, Fall 2005 Purification and Characterization of an Alkaline Phytasefrom Lilium Longiflorum Advisor: Murthy, Pushpalatha P

Yang, Ping, PHD, Fall 2005 Intramolecular Hydrogen Bonding Network inMYO-Inositol Phosphates Advisor: Brown, Richard E

Dhagat, Bakul, PHD, Summer 2005 Unique Alkaline Phytase from Lily Pollen: Cloning, Characterization and Differential Expression Advisor: Murthy, Pushpalatha P

Savolainen, Markku, MS, Summer 2005 Novel Synthesis of Trifluoromethylated Imines Using Solid Acid and Solid Superacid Catalysts Advisor: Torok, Bela

Jog, Parag V, PHD, Spring 2005 Sulfoxides as an Intramolecular Sulfenylating Agent for Indoles and Diverse Applications of the Sulfide-Sulfoxide Redox Cycle in Organic Chemistry Advisor: Bates, Dallas K

Ravipaty, Shobha, PHD, Fall 2004 Supercritical Fluid CO2: Reagent Solubility,Phase Behavior, and Purification Studies Advisor: Chesney, David J

Satuluri, Kalyani, MS, Fall 2004 Enantioselective Hydrogenation Using CinchonaModified Polymer Supported Pt Catalyst Advisor: Torok, Bela

Seguin, Matt J, MS, Fall 2004 A Pedagogical Study of the Effectiveness of Introducing a Novel Experiment to Identify the Equivalent Mass and pKa of Selected Acids and Titrimetric Methods: Pedagogical Improvements Advisor: Chesney, David J

Li, Fuping, PHD, Fall 2003 A Study of the Interphase in Aluminum/EpoxyBonded Joints Advisor: Williams, John G

Wang, Xin, MS, Fall 2003 An AB initio study of the validity of E2C mechanism Advisor: Brown, Richard E

Zhu, Lei, MS, Fall 2003 Use of Reactive Nanoparticles to Prepare Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials Advisor: Heiden, Patricia A

Carlborn, Karana M, MS, Fall 2002 Urea-Formaldehyde Adhesives with Increased Moisture Resistance and Toughness Advisor: Heiden, Patricia A

Li, Kexue, PHD, Fall 2002 Diverse Heterocyclic Chemistry: Sulfoxides as oxidants, sulfoxides as sulfenylating agents and novel N,S-heterocycles from an arene Advisor: Bates, Dallas K

Carver, Peter I, PHD, Summer 2002 Synthesis and Characterization of Dendrimer Rods Advisor: Williams, John G

Volkmann, Carla J, MS, Summer 2002 NMR Investigations of Inositol Phosphates Advisor: Murthy, Pushpalatha P

Liwporncharoenvong, Teerayuth, PHD, Spring 2002 Quadruply Bonded Dimolybdenum: Dendrimers and Phthalocyanines Advisor: Luck, Rudy L

Pishko, Adrian L, PHD, Spring 2002 A Chemiluminescent Cu(I) Method: Development and Application to Cu(I) Photoproduction in Aqueous Solutions Advisor: Green, Sarah A

Wang, Ge, PHD, Spring 2002 Syntheses and Reactivity Studies on the MoCl2(O)x(O2)2-x(OPR3)2 Series of Compounds: Uses as isomerization catalysts and stoichiometric Advisor: Luck, Rudy L

Yang, Kunyong, MS, Spring 2002 Synthesis of Glycosyl Alkynyl Ketones: C-glycoside Precursors for c-Nucleosides Advisor: Logue, Marshall W

Chateauneuf, Ginger M, PHD, Fall 2001 Molecular Modeling Studies of Compounds of Biological Interest: (i) Inositol Phosphates, (ii) Old Yellow Enzyme, and (iii) 1-(Isopropylideneaminomethyl)Pyrene Advisor: Brown, Richard E

Fox, Douglas M, PHD, Fall 2001 Thermodynamic Studies of Ternary Systems: The effects of various univalent cations in aqueous tetrabutylammonium chloride mixtures and the importance of experimental Advisor: Leifer, Leslie

Li, Xiaofen, MS, Fall 2001 Application of Ring Closing Metathesis to Synthesis of Sulfoxide Electrophilic Sulfenylation Substrates and Other Novel N,S-Heterocycles Advisor: Bates, Dallas K

Bauman, Andrew T, MS, Spring 2001 Inositol Phosphates - Structural and Conformational Investigations Advisor: Murthy, Pushpalatha P

Han, Yurong, PHD, Spring 2001 Synthesis of Polyimidesiloxanes and Hyperbranched Polycarbosilanes in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Advisor: Heiden, Patricia A

Qiu, Ruiqing, MS, Spring 2001 Comparison of Chemical Actinometers and Actinometric Measurements of Integrated Photon Flux in Snow Advisor: Green, Sarah A

Ma, Xiaodong, PHD, Fall 2000 Structure, Fractionation and Spectral Properties of Humic Substances and Photodegradation Processes in Lake Superior and Related River Waters Advisor: Green, Sarah A

Das, Sudipto, MS, Summer 2000 Urea-Formaldehyde Wood Composites with Improved Toughness and Moisture Resistance Advisor: Heiden, Patricia A

Li, Dun, MS, Summer 2000 Polymeric Organic/Inorganic Hybrids for Electro-Responsive Applications Advisor: Heiden, Patricia A

Zhen, Peng, MS, Summer 2000 A Study of the Effect of Copper Additives Used for Catalyzing the Oxidation of Soot Generated by Diesel Engines Advisor: Leddy, David G

Flicker, Thomas M, PHD, Spring 2000 Detection of Carbon-Centered Free Radicals from Post-Combustion Gasses Advisor: Green, Sarah A

Shao, Xia, PHD, Spring 2000 Study of Geometric and Electronic Effects on Sulfoxide Electrophilic Sulfenylation (SES) Advisor: Bates, Dallas K

Xu, Zhiyong, PHD, Spring 2000 XAS and XRD Structural Study of Nickel Electrode Materials (Part I) and FTIR Quantitative Analysis of Mineral Mixtures (Part II) Advisor: Cornilsen, Bahne C

Raghavan, Ramani R, MS, Winter 2000 Investigation of Claisen Rearrangement on Thio-Substituted Triazoles: Novel Synthesis of Two Amino Thiazoles Advisor: Bates, Dallas K

Verhey, Steven A, MS, Winter 2000 Chemical Analysis of Curing Epoxy Resin Advisor: Williams, John G

O'Neill, Ryan S, MS, Winter 2000 The Nature of the Stretched Dihydrogen Ligand Advisor: Luck, Rudy L

Liu, Yong, PHD, Fall 1999 Use of Polymer Nanoparticles as Carriers for the Controlled Release of Biocides in Solid Wood Advisor: Heiden, Patricia A

Maupin, Christine, PHD, Fall 1999 Wavelength-Selective and Polarization-Selective Luminescence Spectroscopy of Lanthanide (III) Complexes Advisor: Riehl, James P

Wang, Xingfang, MS, Fall 1999 Cu(II) Speciation in Stamp-Sand Ponds Advisor: Green, Sarah A

Rachtanapun, Pornchai, MS, Summer 1999 A New Approach to Thermoplastic Toughening of Urea-Formaldehyde Wood Composites Advisor: Heiden, Patricia A

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