Faculty

Biography

Dr. Bassam Ayoub obtained his Ph.D. & Masters degrees in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Analysis & Bio-analysis) from Cairo University, Egypt. Dr. Ayoub’s research interests involve the analysis and bio-analysis applications of LC-MS/MS, HPLC, UPLC, UHPLC, Spectroscopy (UV, IR, NMR, MASS), Spectrophotometry, Spectrofluorimetry, Extraction techniques, BBB crossing studies, Factorial design, Drug repositioning, Small molecule analytical chemistry, Calibration, Isotope dilution, Validation, Statistical analysis, Green chemical analysis & Stability studies that involve the characterization of major degradation products. He teaches Organic Chemistry & General Chemistry classes with passion. He enjoys working with students in their classes based on the "interactive learning" strategy using the Organic Chemistry model & novel brainstorming techniques.

Education

• Ph.D., Cairo University, Egypt, 2014.

Visiting Professor of Chemistry & Physics

Education

• University of Washington, Seattle, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Chair - Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics and Engineering

Dr. Lindsay Kane-Barnese (Ph.D.) graduated from Concordia University Irvine with B.A. in Biology and a B.A. in Chemistry. She obtained her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Kane-Barnese’s doctoral work and current research interests involve a protein involved in some cases of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. She teaches a variety of classes, ranging from introductory to advanced biology and chemistry courses. Dr. Kane-Barnese also advises students in research pertaining to ALS or other biochemistry or molecular biology related research. She enjoys working with students to learn complex biological and chemical topics in their classes and research and helping them explore the intersection of faith and science in their chosen field.

Education

Ph.D. - University of California, Los Angeles, 2010

Professor of Chemical Physics

Biography

Dr. Kenney is an award winning teacher and scholar noted for his contributions to both chemical education and to chemistry / chemical physics research. He is known for his passionate, enthusiastic, energetic, and innovative hands-on teaching style, for the depth and rigor of his classes, for his involvement of students in high-level scientific research, and for his ability to transform the lives of his students and inspire them to achieve their professional and personal goals. “There’s nothing more spectacular than getting a privileged view of God’s creative genius, either at the microscopic scale or the cosmological scale,” states Kenney.

Education

• University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Ph.D. 1979