John Carroll
University - Department of Chemistry John Carroll
University - Department of Chemistry
Mark J. Waner
Assistant Professor, Physical Chemistry
Office: SC269
Phone: (216) 397-4791
E-mail: mwaner@jcu.edu
| EDUCATION: B.S. John Carroll University M.S. & Ph.D. Michigan State University |
After completion of the Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Dr. Waner spent a year teaching at Spring Hill College before coming back to JCU in August 1999. His research interests range from the study of surface chemistry and thin films to protein structure. Research in his laboratory uses Fluorescence spectroscopy, the differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), the atomic force microscope (AFM), as well as other techniques such as gel electrophoresis. A primary area of study is the measurement of protein molecular structure and orientation upon adsorption to a solid surface. A related project is aimed at gaining a better understanding of the structural stability and heterogeneity of streptavidin, which is an important tool in many biochemical assays and techniques. Another of his research interests involves the synthesis and characterization of alumina thin film via sol-gel chemistry; the goal being films with tailor-made properties. Dr. Waner has taught courses in General and Physical Chemistry, as well as interdisciplinary science for education majors. Another of his interests is science education outreach and promotion of K-12 science education though various service projects. |
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