Research
Every Chemistry and Biochemistry major at Moravian is given the opportunity to do research with a faculty member or participate in an internship with local industry. These research training experiences elevate Moravian students into exciting careers and high quality graduate school and professional schools in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacology. Many students participate in research with faculty through the Honors program, SOAR program, and independent study. Potential on-campus projects include organic or inorganic syntheses, peptide chemistry, biochemical binding studies, molecular orbital calculations, or spectroscopic or electrochemical studies of reaction intermediates and mechanisms. The department encourages students to get involved in original research during their years at Moravian University.
Titanocene(III) Borohydride Catalyzed Reduction of Nitriles to Amines
Jorge Velazquez '25 successfully reduced a variety of nitriles to amines via a novel Titanocene(III) Borohydride-PMHS system under inert conditions.
Synthesis and Characterization of Mixed Carboxylate Ligand Rhodium Complexes
"The satisfaction of completing, or at least progressing toward, a possible end result is very rewarding" says Emmanuel Bulted '26
Quantifying Cannabinoids in Hemp Products
Rebecca Uwase '25 used liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry to analyze hemp products for delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8-THC).
Degradation of Cannabinoids in Hemp Products
Grant Chapman '26 looked at the effect of light and heat on the cannabinoid profile of hemp products.
Evidence-Based Assessments for General Chemistry Laboratory Skills
Nicolette (Nikki) Guido '27 explored how educators can assess a student's mastery of laboratory skills and measure the effectiveness of instructor feedback.