Analytical Chemistry

In the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Central Michigan University, you’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with advanced research in analytical chemistry. Our faculty lead innovative projects that apply state-of-the-art techniques to solve real-world problems in environmental science, biomedicine, and materials chemistry. You can collaborate alongside them, gaining valuable experience in both experimental design and data interpretation.

Dr. Dale LeCaptain

If you're interested in how chemistry helps us understand and protect the environment, consider joining research under Dr. Dale LeCaptain. His work focuses on applying spectroscopy, chromatographic separations, and sensor technologies to environmental and materials chemistry. These analytical tools are not only vital for supporting cutting-edge scientific research, but they also serve as a foundation for training you to become a capable and competitive scientist in the STEM fields.

Dr. Ajit Sharma

In Dr. Ajit Sharma’s lab, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the synthesis and characterization of dendrimers for biomedical applications. Collaborating with Dr. Swanson and other faculty across CMU, including the Departments of Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and the College of Medicine, as well as international partners in Europe, you’ll apply advanced techniques such as RP-HPLC, SEC-HPLC, mass spectrometry, isoelectric focusing, and PAGE. Together, you’ll explore the role of dendrimers in addressing oxidative stress, neurodegenerative diseases, and vaccine development.