
Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty + Staff
A chemistry dream team
Learn from and collaborate with award-wining faculty who are experts in their field and care about your success. All department of chemistry and biochemistry faculty have doctoral degrees and many years of experience. All courses are led by a faculty member, not a T.A., and the size of the campus promotes individualized attention for research and other projects. Unlike the large institutions, Blugold faculty are readily accessible outside of class — you will develop strong relationships with these experts, and that makes all the difference.
Our faculty and staff put your education first and can’t wait to guide you through the fascinating field of chemistry.
The chemistry faculty is dedicated to providing quality education in and out of the classroom. The department's small size allowed me to make connections with all of my professors. These relationships were very valuable in my personal and professional development, and particularly helpful when applying for internships, graduate school and fellowships. My successes as a student were due to the time and effort put in by passionate professors.

Highly awarded faculty
It’s our people who make this place special, and chemistry faculty members stand out as experts on campus, in the UW-System, and nationally. Whether they are being recognized for research, innovative teaching, or mentoring students, the chemistry folks continually shine as leaders in higher education — they have much to be proud of!
Our team
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Kent Syverson
Geology | Foundation
Professor | Development Officer
- Phillips Science Hall 145, Eau Claire | Directions
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Patricia Benson
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Academic Department Associate
- Phillips Science Hall 430, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Scott Bailey-Hartsel, Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor
- Phillips Science Hall 461, Eau Claire | Directions
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Kassandra Bargender
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Research C060554 10.00
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Dr. Sudeep Bhattacharyay, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
Chemistry and Biochemistry | Blugold Supercomputing Cluster
Professor
- Phillips Science Hall 455, Eau Claire | Directions
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James E Boulter, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
Public Health and Environmental Studies | Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor
Dr. James Boulter is a professor of chemistry in UW-Eau Claire’s Public Health and Environmental Studies department. He received a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry with an emphasis in atmospheric sciences from the University of Colorado-Boulder.
- Hibbard Humanities Hall 357, Eau Claire | Directions
- Office hours: for Spring 2023 term.
Mondays at 3:00 – 4:30 PM (in Phillips 458)
Wednesdays at 10:30 – 12:00 noon (in Hibbard 357)
Please contact me to request a different appointment or if you prefer to meet remotely, and I'll respond with a time and/or link. - View full profile
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Dr. Michael Carney (he/his)
Chancellor's Office | Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor | Interim Assistant Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Program Development
- Schofield Hall 208 Complex, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Patricia Cleary (She/her/hers)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Associate Professor
- Phillips Science Hall 431, Eau Claire | Directions
- Office hours: Fall 22: 4-5 p.m. Wednesday (P431), 12-1 p.m. Thursday (P431), 11-12 p.m. Friday (P401)
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Anna Cook, Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Lecturer | General Chemistry Coordinator
- Phillips Science Hall 453, Eau Claire | Directions
- Office hours: Monday and Friday 9:30 - 10:30 AM Phillips 453
Thursday 9:30 - 11:00 AM Phillips 401 - View full profile
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Megan Currie
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Lecturer
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Bart Dahl, Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor
- Phillips Science Hall 450, Eau Claire | Directions
- Office hours: Spring 2023
Wednesday 9:30-11:00 AM
Friday 9:30-11:00 AM
Location: P450 - View full profile
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Dr. Jennifer Dahl
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor
- Phillips Science Hall 435, Eau Claire | Directions
- Office hours: Help sessions are in Phillips 401: Monday 1:00-2:00, Tuesday 11:00-12:00, Wednesday 1:00-2:00.
All other meetings in Phillips 435 or virtual, by appointment. - View full profile
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Tyler Doyon, Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Assistant Professor
- Office hours: Spring 2023
Tues and Thurs: 11a-1p
Or by appointment or whenever the office door is open - View full profile
- Office hours: Spring 2023
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Stephen Drucker, Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor
- Phillips Science Hall 449, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Deidra L. Gerlach, Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Assistant Professor
- Phillips Science Hall 454, Eau Claire | Directions
- Office hours: Spring 2023:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10-11 am in P454,
by appointment or whenever my office door is open! - View full profile
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Jason Halfen
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor
- Phillips Science Hall 443, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Sanchita Hati, Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor
- Phillips Science Hall 445, Eau Claire | Directions
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Ronald Keys
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Lecturer
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Krysti L. Knoche Gupta, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Assistant Professor
- Phillips Science Hall 459, Eau Claire | Directions
- Office hours: Spring 2023
Tuesdays 2-3 pm
Wednesdays 9-10 am
Or by appointment or anytime door is open - View full profile
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Dr. James Phillips, Ph.D. ("he/him/his")
Chemistry and Biochemistry | Public Health and Environmental Studies | Blugold Supercomputing Cluster
Professor
Dr. Jim is originally from the Twin Cities. When not teaching or otherwise being a chemist, he spends his time outdoors as much as possible (walking his dogs, working in the yard, fishing, hiking, paddling, etc.) or playing music.
- Phillips Science Hall 451, Eau Claire | Directions
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Jessica J. Reed, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Lecturer
- Phillips Science Hall 452, Eau Claire | Directions
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Denis Setwyn
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemical Stockroom Manager
- Phillips Science Hall 441, Eau Claire | Directions
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Mark A. Stanley, M.S., B.S.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Lecturer
- Phillips Science Hall 452, Eau Claire | Directions
- Office hours: Monday: 9-11 am
Thursday: 2:30-3:30pm
Or by appointment. Phillips 452. - View full profile
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Kurt Wiegel, Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor
- Phillips Science Hall 460, Eau Claire | Directions
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Thao Yang, Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor
- Phillips Science Hall 439, Eau Claire | Directions
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