Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

ACS-approved chemistry and biochemistry. Research from day one. Pathways into healthcare, industry, and graduate study.

About Chemistry & Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry prepares students to lead in scientific discovery, healthcare, and industry. Our American Chemical Society-approved program offers majors in chemistry and biochemistry, with extensive opportunities for faculty-mentored research starting as early as the first year. Modern instrumentation, small class sizes, and a strong record of placement into medical school, graduate programs, and STEM careers make our department a launchpad for students passionate about the molecular sciences.

Michael Nichols, Ph.D.

Chair of Chemistry & Biochemistry; Associate Professor

Michael A. Nichols researches organic reaction mechanisms and molecular rearrangements in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at John Carroll University. His work develops undergraduate experiments using GC-MS and NMR analysis to study rearrangement pathways in basic organic reactions.
Yuh-Cherng Chai, Ph.D.

Professor

Yuh-Cherng Chai researches the biochemical analysis of protein functions and structures altered by oxidant stress in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at John Carroll University.
Chrystal Bruce, Ph.D.

Professor

Chrystal Bruce is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at John Carroll University.
David Mascotti, Ph.D.

Professor

David Mascotti studies biochemical processes including protein-nucleic acid interactions, gene expression, and oxidative damage control in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at John Carroll University. His research examines the thermodynamic effects of small molecule redistribution during macromolecular binding events.
Mark Waner, Ph.D.

Professor

Mark Waner researches the structural changes in the proteins avidin and streptavidin upon heating and biotin binding in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at John Carroll University. He also conducts molecular modeling work and has interests in K-16 STEM education.