Asbury College

Bruce Branan

Professor

Ph.D. 1994 Ohio State University; Organic Chemistry
BS 1989 University of NC, Greensboro; Chemistry

At Asbury since 2000
Courses: Organic Chemistry, Health Chemistry, Chemical Instrumentation

Professional Interests
My research activities vary widely, but always include Asbury students. In recent years students and I have:
-synthesized novel polyether compounds, and studied their metal-binding properties
-constructed an ozone generator for use in new ways in the organic chemistry curriculum
-used the ozone generator in a study on the effects of ozone on different bacteria cultures.

I am also working alongside our Education faculty to study and measure “rigor and relevance” of teaching in middle school, high school, and college classrooms.

What I do for fun
When I’m not in my office, it’s a sure bet you’ll find me at home. My wife and I have eight children, ranging in age from 12 years old down to newborn. My hobbies center around them, and include biking, hiking, and generally having fun. I also enjoy science fiction, home-improvement projects, and cooking (not in that order).


Bruce and Laura, with their children:
Grace, Hope, Faith, Joy, Melody, Rose, Levi, Ruby

Publications and Presentations
"On the Construction of 'A Simple and Efficient Ozone Generator' and its use in the Ozonolysis of Eugenol." Journal of Chemical Education (2007).

"On the Sequence of Bond Formation in Loline Alkaloid Biosynthesis." ChemBioChem (2006).

"A Snapshot of Rigor and Relevance: Who’s Breaking An Academic Sweat.” Presentation at the Teacher Quality Summit, Louisville, KY, 2006.

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