The faculty of the Department of Chemistry are committed to the intellectual, chemical and social growth of all student chemist who attend ÐßÐßÂþ»­.


Dr. Bob Quandt

Dr. Bob Quandt, Chemistry professor at ÐßÐßÂþ»­

Chair, Professor

Specialty: Physical Chemistry

Interesting facts:

  • Actually likes math!
  • Saw Star Wars on its opening night (in 1977).
  • Speaks some Klingon.
  • Cubs Fan.
  • Research interests include using computational chemistry to map potential energy profiles of reactions that are important in both atmospheric and combustion chemistry.

Location: Sattgast Hall 377D

Phone: (218) 755-2792

Box #: 27

Email: bob.quandt@bemidjistate.edu


Dr. Keith Marek

Dr. Keith Marek, Chemistry professor at ÐßÐßÂþ»­

Professor

Specialty: Inorganic Chemistry

Interesting facts:

  • Trivia winner with Team name “Chemically Enhanced.”
  • Has the periodic table memorized.
  • High School graduating class with 34 members.

Location: Sattgast Hall 377B

Phone: (218) 755-2788

Email: keith.marek@bemidjistate.edu


Dr. Julie Larson

Dr. Julie Larson, Chemistry professor at ÐßÐßÂþ»­

Professor

Specialty: Organic Chemistry

Interesting facts:

  • Can draw a perfect hexagon, chair too!
  • Mother of seven.

Location: Sattgast Hall 377A

Phone: (218) 755-2791

Email: julie.larson@bemidjistate.edu


Dr. Katie Peterson

Dr. Katie Peterson, Chemistry professor at ÐßÐßÂþ»­

Professor

Specialty: Medicinal Chemistry

Interesting facts:

  • Hometown of less than 500 people.
  • Research interests include fluorescent probes for hydrogen sulfide and the capture of bicarbonate from water.
  • Likes to fish!

Location: Sattgast Hall 377C

Phone: (218) 755-3880

Email: katie.peterson@bemidjistate.edu


Dr. Zach Geeraerts

Dr. Zach Geeraerts

College Lab Specialist and Biochemistry Instructor

Interesting facts:

    • Coffee aficionado.
    • First generation American.
    • Heme enzymes are the center of his research interests.

Location: Sattgast Hall 377E

Phone: (218) 755-2784

Email: zachary.geeraerts@bemidjistate.edu