Physical Chemistry Division
Research in the Physical Chemistry division is highly focused upon the use of spectroscopic techniques and theoretical methodologies to understand fundamental chemical processes across multiple length and time scales. Topics investigated by our faculty include: protein signaling, chemical reactions on surfaces, electron transfer reactions, the design of new technologies, and biomolecular machinery. Faculty in this division are:
Student Perspective
"I chose WSU because of the nationally known professors, Kerry Hipps and Jeanne McHale, both of which have a great reputation as spectroscopists. One of the best things about the department is the sharing of resources; it's easy for me to approach a professor that has some equipment I want to use and use it. "
--Jon Downing, PhD, McHale group
"Since my arrival to WSU — from Florida — there has been nothing but friendly, helpful people more than willing to go out of their way to help me get on track as a new grad student. The graduate students and faculty seem to be such a tight-knit group that it makes being far away from home very easy."
--Catherine Trejo, PhD, PChem 1st yr. student
Science in Action
Jeanne McHale with PhD student Jon Downing