Science
In July 2009, the Brasch Group acquired a state-of-the-art Applied Photophysics SX20 stopped-flow spectrophotometer, capable of measuring the rates of fast (ms) reactions.
It is well recognized that the future of science will rely heavily on scientists who are capable and willing to participate in collaborations involving scientists and other professionals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. In line with this, we have established mutually beneficial collaborations with a wide range of organizations.
Right: NMR Spectrometer
In addition, most research projects in our laboratory are interdisciplinary; that is, individuals will acquire skills and knowledge in several areas of chemistry encompassing techniques and methodology that would be traditionally be classed as inorganic, biological, organic, physical and/or analytical chemistry. Individuals will also become acquainted with a wide variety of instrumental techniques. NMR spectro- scopy, UV-visible spectro- scopy, IR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, HPLC, GC and chromatography separation procedures are techniques which we routinely use in our research, and are all available in our Department. Students will also be exposed to air-free techniques, and become acquainted with Schlenk lines and working in a Glove box.
Left: HPLC Instrument
In addition, our group has weekly group meetings where an individual presents their research results and someone else presents a recent paper from the literature. By the time you have “graduated” from our group, rest assured you will have excellent presentation skills, which will be invaluable for your further career - regardless of what you will be doing!
Finally, our group is very much an “international” affair, as is the undergraduate and graduate student population at Kent State University. Be prepared for a multicultural experience and mixing with people from other countries!
UV-visible Photo Spectrometer
Fumehood with Schlenkline