Professor and Chair
Office: Hemenway 436G
Phone Number: 508-626-4782
Email: scok@framingham.edu
Education
PhD University of Chicago
BS Michigan State University
Research Interests
Dr. Cok's research is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms for regulating gene expression.
Courses Taught
CHEM 300 Principles of Biochemistry
CHEM 301 Biochemistry I
CHEM 332 Biochemistry II
Associate Professor
Office: Hemenway 436B
Phone Number: 508-626-4777
Email: eapostolidis@framingham.edu
Education
PhD, MS, BS University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Research Interests
Dr. Apostolidis's research is focused on the determination of the in vitro biochemical mechanisms of action of plant, seaweed, and fish by-product derived metabolites for type 2 diabetes and related hypertension and oxidation management.
Courses Taught
FDSC 151 Principles of Food Science
FDSC 161 Introduction to Food Science and Technology
FDSC 405 Food Analysis
FDSC 413 Food Safety and Microbiology
CHEM 300 Principles of Biochemistry laboratory
CHEM 301 Biochemistry I laboratory
CHEM 480 Chemical Research I
Associate Professor
Office: Hemenway 436E
Phone Number: 508-626-4748
Email: dbell3@framingham.edu
Education
PhD University of Texas at Austin
BS California Polytechnic State University
Courses Taught
CHEM 107 Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 108 Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 207 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 208 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 390 Special Topics: Atmospheric Chemistry, Climate Change, and Energy
Professor
Office: Hemenway 436
Phone Number: 508-626-4778
Email: cdignam@framingham.edu
Education
PhD State University of New York at Stony Brook
AB Smith College
Research Interests
Dr. Dignam's research involves the design and synthesis of novel chiral metal complexes for use in asymmetric catalysis.
Courses Taught
CHEM 107 Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 108 Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 401 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 481 Chemical Research II
Assistant Professor
Office: Hemenway 436D
Phone Number: 508-626-4779
Email: cfrazier2@framingham.edu
Education
PhD (2022) Biochemistry, Florida International University
BS (2016) Forensic Science (Chemistry), Savannah State University
Dr. Frazier is the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in Biochemistry from Florida International University.
Research Interests
Dr. Frazier's research has focused on the application of human scent forensics in subject identification.
Courses Taught
CHEM 107 Principles of Chemistry
Dr. Frazier has been awarded a Mary Miles Bibb Teaching Fellowship for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years. The Bibb Fellowship is named after Mary Miles Bibb, FSU Class of 1843, the University’s first African-American graduate and the first African-American teacher’s college graduate in the United States. Bibb Fellows are selected for their sustained and passionate commitment to diversity and inclusion In teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
Associate Professor
Office: Hemenway 436F
Phone Number: 508-620-1220, x4229
Email: vmannam@framingham.edu
Education
PhD, MS Food Science and Technology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
BS Agricultural Engineering, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, India
Research Interests
Dr. Mannam's research interests are related to food engineering - specifically, grain and beverage processing - and food security.
Courses Taught
FDSC 151 Principles of Food Science
FDSC 161 Introduction to Food Science and Technology
FDSC 351 Food Engineering and Processing
FDSC 408 Food Chemistry
CHEM 107 Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 108 Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis laboratory
Associate Professor
Office: Hemenway 440
Phone Number: 508-626-4795
Email: imillshenry@framingham.edu
Education
PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MS, BS Clark Atlanta University
Research Interests
Dr. Mills-Henry's research focuses on the stability and aggregation of the eye lens crystallin proteins as it relates to cataract formation. She is also interested in the development of photoreceptors in zebrafish.
Courses Taught
CHEM 101 The Chemistry of Life
CHEM 108 Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 300 Principles of Biochemistry
CHEM 301 Biochemistry I
CHEM 390 Special Topics: Protein Structure, Folding, and Disease
Professor
Office: Hemenway 436A
Phone Number: 508-626-4780
Email: spilkenton@framingham.edu
Education
PhD Purdue University
BS The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Research Interests
Dr. Pilkenton's research interests are in the application of analytical chemistry and modern chemical instrumentation to environmental and food science.
Courses Taught
CHEM 108 Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 321 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 390 Special Topics: Forensic Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 481 Chemical Research II
Assistant Professor
Office: Hemenway 434
Phone Number: 508-626-4786
Email: lsavini@framingham.edu
Education
MS Framingham State University
BS University of Hartford
Interests
Professor Savini has a special interest in food science and cooking.
Courses Taught
CHEM 103 Introductory Chemistry
CHEM 107 Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 108 Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 201 Introductory Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
CHEM 207 Organic Chemistry I laboratory
CHEM 300 Principles of Biochemistry laboratory
Assistant Professor
Office: Hemenway 436I
Phone Number: 508-626-1220, x4222
Email: astamatopoulou@framingham.edu
Education
PhD Purdue University
BS University of Massachusetts-Boston
Research Interests
Dr. Stamatopoulou's research is focused on understanding the energetics of protein-protein interactions and studying the effect of solvation on conformational equilibrium.
Dr. Stamatopoulou is also the chemistry teacher certification advisor for the Department.
Courses Taught
CHEM 107 Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 108 Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 207 Organic Chemistry I laboratory
CHEM 303 Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 304 Physical Chemistry II
Associate Professor
Office: Hemenway 436C
Phone Number: 508-626-4784
Email: swaetzig@framingham.edu
Education
PhD University of Kansas
BS Creighton University
Research Interests
Dr. Waetzig's research focuses on the design of small molecule synthesis using new methodologies.
Courses Taught
CHEM 207 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 208 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 390 Special Topics: Structural Determination of Organic Compounds
CHEM 390 Special Topics: Advanced Organic Chemistry - A Deeper Look into Mechanisms of Organic Reactions
CHEM 390 Special Topics: Biomedical Problems
CHEM 480 Chemical Research I