Alexander J. Rupprecht, Ph.D.

Biography

Alexander Rupprecht is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry at St. Bonaventure University. He comes to St. Bonaventure University from Duquesne University's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, where he completed his doctoral work in chemistry focusing on (bio)materials and polymer chemistry. He brings with him a passion for studying novel surface-supported architectures and the environmental impact of acid mine drainage (AMD) on local streams. 

Professional Appointments

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, St. Bonaventure University, Aug 2022 - Present

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Concord University, Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

Instructor in Chemistry, Concord University, Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

Professional Memberships

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Middle Atlantic Assosiation of Liberal Arts Chemistry Teachers (MAALACT) 

Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP)

Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP)

Education

Ph.D., Chemistry, Duquesne University, 2020

B.S, Chemistry, Saint Vincent College, 2015

Research

When it comes to controlling the interfacial properties of a material, think of biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, or antifouling surfaces, for example, being able to manipulate the surface architecture of a material is extremely advantageous. The formation of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), as well as the post-synthetic modification of SAMs, is a primary method of surface modification. The research of interest in this area is aimed primarily at the development of novel SAM molecules, novel, post-synthetic modifications of SAMs, and fundamental studies about SAMs properties.