Theses/Dissertations from 2019
THERMODYNAMIC INVESTIGATION OF THE BINDING OF PLATINUM BASED COMPLEXES WITH 10 BASEPAIR DNA/RNA STRUCTURES, Humam Jaafar Al Rubaye
The Metrology of Two Photon Polymerization, Xiaofei Guo
Synthesis, Characterization, and Photophysical Properties of Cyclometalated Platinum(II) Complexes, Claudio Pio Mastrocinque
Hidden Toxins in Everyday Cosmetic, Sarah E. Morris
Synthesis of PEG-modified Guanine for Modulation of Transcription via xpt-pbuX Riboswitch, Leah Santana
Shining Light on Cyclobutane Synthesis: Ir Catalyzed [2+2] Cycloadditions of Vinylogous Esters Through Energy Transfer, Alec Hopper Waters
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Visible Light Aziridination via Photosensitization of Stabilized Nitrenes: an Investigation on Iridium and Platinum Photocatalysts, Chibuzo Praise Anyanwu
Synthesis and Characterization of DNA – Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes and their Interactions with Small Molecules, Madeleine Breshears
Stabilization of G-quadruplex Structures by Organometallic Complexes: A Potential Anticancer Mechanism, Hang Thanh Hoang
A Study of C-N Bond Formation: Intramolecular Aziridination of Alkenes via Carbamate-Derived Nitrene Intermediates, Matthew Richard Lasky
Synthesis, Characterization, and Photophysical Properties of Cyclometalated N-Heterocyclic Carbene Platinum(II) Complexes, Francesco Mastrocinque
Proof of Principle and Progress Towards Microscopic Photochemical Laser Traced Electrodepsition; µPlate Lithography, Matthew Kyle Murphy
Synthesis of Violacein for Stable Isotopic Labeling by Amino Acids in Cell Culture, Awura Ama A. Oppong-Holmes
Four Membered Cannabinoid Ring Formation: the Synthesis of Cannabicyclol via [2+2] Photocycloaddition Using UV and Visible Light, Zavontae Edward Oppong-Holmes
Progress Towards the Synthesis of a Bisdibenzazocine Azobenzenophane Molecular Switch, Alina Kelly Wray
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Carbon-Carbon Bond Formation: An Investigation of [2+2] Cycloadditions by Visible Light Photoredox Catalysis, Lisa Kaithland Burke
Hybrid Lithography in SU-8: A Masked-Based Photolithography and Direct Laser Writing Technique, Garrett Michael Clifton
Evolution of Extracellular DNA (eDNA) Secretion in Bacillus subtilis, Miguel Ricardo Garchitorena
Synthesis Of Violacein For Solid Phase Investigation: Preparation Of The 5-Hydroxymethylindole Reagent, Jeremy David Kaplitt
Augmenting Mask-Based Lithography with Direct Laser Writing to Increase Resolution and Speed, Miles Patrick Lim
Targeting the Human Estrogen Receptor with β3 Peptides Derived from S100P to Inhibit the Metastasis of Breast Cancer, Ashley A. Pica
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Synthesis of Potential Antibacterial Compounds Using Guanosine as a Structural Scaffold, Katherina Gindinova
Measuring Glucose Levels in Tears as an Alternative to Blood Glucose levels, Ayda Ninoska Gonzalez
SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND PHOTOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BISMETALATED PLATINUM COMPLEXES CONTAINING BENZOTHIOPHENE FUNCTIONALIZED LIGANDS, Syed Asad Ahmed Hashmi
An Investigation of the RNA-Binding Ratios and Translation Inhibition Capacity of Herero-Multinuclear Complexes, Kyan Sager Jain
Progress Towards Microscopic Photochemical LAser Traced Electrodeposition (µPLATE), Paul Thomas Lawrence
Development of a Microfluidic Glucose Fuel Cell, Zhe Mei
Using Raman Spectroscopy To Monitor Photopolymerization, Raymond Ajax Metrulis
Characterization and Reactivity of Palladium Metalacycles with Imine N^N^C-Type Pincer Ligands, Nathaniel Hyun-Seuk Oh
Investigation of [2+2] Cycloadditions utilizing iridium and ruthenium polypyridyl photoredox catalysts, Sabrina Mohammed Shahid
INTRAMOLECULAR NITROGEN INSERTION: A METHODOLOGY FOR THE ISOLATION OF SUBSTITUTED AZIRIDINE RING SYSTEMS, Jesse Dean Singer Small
Regio and Stereoselectivity of C-H Activation using a Bulky Imine Ligand in Cyclometallated Platinum Complexes, Lucia Marie Spano
In vitro Interactions between RNA and Ruthenium/Ferrocene Metal Complexes, Xingjian Tao
Projects from 2015
Metal Catalyzed, Microwave-Mediated, Intramolecular Aziridination: Synthesis of Benzoxazepine and Benzoxazinone Derivatives, Emin Berk Atuk
Synthesis and Assays of Potential Anti-Cancer Ruthenium-Ferrocene Compounds, Kody Eric Chen
Competition between the Formation of Five-Membered and Seven-Membered Platinum Metallacycles: Regioselective C-H Bond Activation, Matthew William Greenberg
Synthesis of Benzothiophene Analogs of Antimicrobial Pigment Violacein, Seoyoung Kim
Investigating the binding potential and downstream effects of ferrocene/ ruthenium (III) complexes with RNA, Mildred Apollo Kissai
On the Use of Nucleosides as Ligand Analogues in Interactions with the pbuX-xpt Purine Riboswitch, Brian McDonough
High voltage actuation: Ionic hydrogel DEAs towards the development of new materials for DLW and microfluidics, Hannah L. Otto
Synthesis and Characterization of Platinum (II) Complexes with Thiophene-Based Ligands, Julienne Aldeano Sarabia
Asymmetric [2 + 2] Photocycloaddition Utilizing Thiourea Derivatives as H-bonding Hosts via Host-Guest Chemistry, Anuska Shrestha
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Investigation of Cyclometalated Palladium(II) Complexes using NNC Pincer Imine Ligands, Tedros Addisalem Balema
Synthesis and Characterization of Pt(II) Complexes from Quinoline or Pyridine Functionalized Benzothiophene Ligands, Leila Margaret Duman
Investigating Binding Site Specificity of Hetero-multinuclear Organometallic Complexes to DNA, Nushrat Jahan Hoque
The Isolation and Characterization of Type II Polyketides from Soil Metagenomes; Addressing the shortage of effective antibiotics by a new method of antibiotic discovery, Lila Reed Low-Beinart
Optical Tweezers for High-Resolution Single-Photon Direct Laser Writing, Ian D. Pelse
In vitro Interactions Between Sarcin-Ricin Loop RNA and a Hetero-multinuclear Metal Complex, Iden Avery Sapse
Electrochemical and Photochemical Studies of Gold Towards the Development of μPLATE, Clare Jacqueline Wheeler
Preparation of Gold Nanoparticle-Cisplatin Conjugates and Investigation of their Toxicity in Zebrafish, Jasper Zee Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Binding Affinity of Guanine Responsive mRNA to Purine Analogs, Sheneil Kimberly Black
synthesis of a multinuclear platinum complex for potential hydrogen evolving photo-catalytic applications, Matteo Paolo Chierchia
EFFICIENT PREPARATION OF DIRHODIUM CARBOXYLATE AND CARBOXAMIDATE COMPLEXES VIA MICROWAVE IRRADIATION, Linda Ibojie
Progress Towards the Total Synthesis of the Antimicrobial Pigment Violacein and its Analogs, Thant Ko Ko
Understanding Memory in Direct Laser Writing, Tiago Moura
A Greener Approach to the Synthesis of 3-Halosubstituted Benzo[b]furans and Benzo[b]thiophenes, Jonathan Atsushi Naito
Synthesis of Orthometalated Platinum (II) Complexes with Ligands containing Thiophene and Imine Moieties, Perry Marie Scheetz
RHODIUM(II)-CATALYZED INTRAMOLECULAR AZIRIDINATION TO FORM BENZOXAZINONE AND BENZOXAZIPINE DERIVATIVES, Nathaniel Stephen Steinauer
Exploring the Kinetic Dependence on Electronic Environment of Substrates and Cofactors in Catalysis of Aromatic Aldehydes to Alcohols by Equine Liver Alcohol Dehydrogenase Enzyme, James Rainer Sunderland
Synthesis, Characterization, and Photophysical Properties of Plaintum Complexes with Benzothiophene Ligands, Michael Alexander Weinstein
The Binding Potential and Specificity of Ferrocene/Ruthenium (III) Complexes to DNA, Wancong Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Host-Guest Asymmetric Photochemistry: Heterocyclic Photoadditions with Thiourea Derivatives, Nicole Camasso
From Aziridines to Daffodils: Development of an Oxidative Insertion for the Synthesis of Isoquinolone Derivatives, Madison Fletcher
Micropatterning of Chemical Oscillating Reactions, Youseung Kim
Synthesis and Characterization of Hetero-Multinuclear Ruthenium/Platinum Complexes and Assessment of Their Potential as Anticancer Agents, Isabelle Taylor
LIGATION OF SHORT DNA STRANDS CONTAINING CONSECUTIVE MISMATCH A:A PAIRS, Jing Yang
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Characterization of Maltoheptaose and Complex Glycoprotein Glycan Structure by LC/MS, Sebastien D. Cendron
The Synthesis of 2-Acetamido-6-hydrazino-purine for Binding Affinity Assays with the Xpt Riboswitch, Angela Potenza
Synthesis and Characterization of Ruthenium(III)-Ferrocene Dinuclear Metal Complexes, Lisa Silber
ENHANCEMENT OF A TEMPLATE-DIRECTED ENZYMATIC REACTION BY INTERCALATING MOLECULES, Stavros Velissaris