Jinseok Heo

Education 

• Ph.D. (2005) in Analytical Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX  (Advisor: Prof. Richard M. Crooks)

Dissertation title:   Characterization and applications of microfluidic devices based on immobilized biomaterials

•  B.S. (1992), M.S. (1994)  in Chemistry, POSTECH, Korea (Advisor: Prof. Seungbin Kim)

M.S. thesis title: Vibrational spectroscopic study of Zn electroplating additives

Professional Experience

• Associate Professor (2015-), Dept. of Chemistry, Buffalo State College

• Assistant Professor (2009-2015), Dept. of Chemistry, Buffalo State College

• Postdoctoral Research Associate (2006-2009), Depts. of Mechanical and Aerospace Eng. & Biophysics and Physiology (Mentor: Prof. Susan Hua), University at Buffalo

• Teaching Assistant & Research Assistant (2000-2005), Dept. of Chemistry, Texas A&M Univ.

• Researcher/Senior Researcher(1994-2000), Hansol Research Institute & Hansol Chemical Co. (Alternative Military Service in S. Korea)

• Teaching Assistant & Research Assistant (1992-1994), Dept. of Chemistry, POSTECH, S. Korea

Courses Taught

CHE 100 (Chemistry & Society), CHE111&112 (Fundamentals of Chemistry I&II), CHE301 (Analytical chemistry), CHE 310 (literature of Chemistry), CHE 403 & 404 (Instrumental Analysis Lecture & Lab), FOR614 (Forensic Instrumental Analysis), FOR 626 (Vibrational Spectroscopy), CHE497/598 (Chemometrics)

Research Interests

Analytical spectroscopy, plasmonic colloids, SERS, biosensors, hydrogel, chemometrics

Services

• Department Chair (2024-)

• Department Curriculum Committee (2010 - current)

• College Senate Curriculum Committee (Fall 2017 - Spring 2022)

• Department Faculty Search Chair (2020)

• Department Seminar Series Organizer (2010 - 2017)