The University of Dayton

Department of Chemistry

Undergraduate Research

Matthew Bachus, B.S. Chemistry
Research Thesis: "Interaction Between Lubricants Containing Phosphate Ester Additives and Stainless Steels"
Research Advisor: Dr. David Johnson

Senior Research Theses, 2007

Daniel P. Collins, B.S. Biochemistry
Research Thesis: "Synthesis and Luminescence Properties of Lanthanide Metal Complexes Containing b-diketone and 2,2'Bipyrimidine"
Research Advisor: Dr. Shawn Swavey

Deepika D'Cunha, B.S. Biochemistry
Research Thesis: "Synthesis and Structural Properties of Monometallic, Bimetallic and Polymeric Lanthanide Complexes"
Research Advisor: Dr. Shawn Swavey

Heidi Wheatcraft, B.S. Chemistry
Research Thesis: "Alkylation of Thymidine with 2-(Methylthio)ethyl- and 2-(Dimethylamino)-ethyl-N-Nitrosocarbamate"
Research Advisor: Dr. Kevin Church

Jessica Murray, B.S. Biochemistry
Research Thesis: "The Study of the Effects of Gemfibrozil on Rat Fatty Acid Binding Protein of Liver and Intestine"
Research Advisor: Dr. Sanford Singer

Senior Research Theses, 2006

Eric Shamo, B.S. Biochemistry
Research Thesis: “Preparation and Studies of Photolabile N-2-(methylthio)ethyl-N-Nitrosocarbamates”
Research Advisor:  Dr. Vladimir Benin

Deidre Zwilling, B.S. Chemistry
Research Thesis: “Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel 2-spirooxazolidine-based Nucleoside Analog”
Research Advisor:   Dr. Kevin Church

Helene Hedian, B.S. Biochemistry
Research Thesis: “Synthesis of Substituted benzyl-N-2-(dimethylamino)ethyl-N-nitroscarbomates”
Research Advisor:  Dr. Vladimir Benin

Helen E. Smith, B.S. Biochemistry
Research Thesis: “Development of a Biological Ink for Use with Inkjet Technology.”
Research Advisor:  Dr. Kevin Church

Senior Research Theses, 2005

Diane Marek, B.S. Biochemistry
Research Thesis: “Synthesis, Characterization and Electrode Adsorption Studies of a Porphyrin Coordinated to Ruthenium(II) Polypyridyl Complexes.”
Research Advisor:  Dr. Shawn Swavey

Vince M. Lombardo, B.A., Chemistry
Research Thesis: “Synthesis of Pterocarpan Neolignan Structures via Oxidative Cycloadditions”
Research Advisor: Dr. Gary Morrow

Tim Casper, B.S. Biochemistry
Research Thesis: “The Effects of Fenofibrate and Gemfibrozil on Liver and Intestinal Fatty Acid Binding Protein Levels in Male Rats”
Research Advisor: Dr. Sanford Singer