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Faculty & Staff Chemistry & Biochemistry Department

Marco M. Allard PhD, Chair

Physical inorganic chemistry

  • Associate Professor of Chemistry
  • PhD Wayne State University
  • Teaches Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Separation Science & Fluorescence, Inorganic Chemistry, and Molecular Science Research

Michael Gutierrez PhD

Organic chemistry

  • Assistant Professor, Chemistry
  • PhD University of California Riverside
  • Teaches Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Lab, Advanced Organic Chemistry, and Molecular Science Research

Jennifer Helbley PhD

Materials chemistry

  • Associate Professor, Chemistry
  • PhD University of Nevada, Reno
  • Teaches General Chemistry, General Chemistry Lab, Molecular Science Research, Writing & Presenting Molecular Science

Sarah Herrmann PhD

  • Collaborating Faculty, Chemistry
  • PhD University of California Davis
  • Teaches Introductory Chemistry and Introductory Chemistry Lab

Jesica Jones PhD

Pharmacology

  • Collaborating Faculty, Chemistry
  • PhD Loma Linda University
  • Teaches General Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biochemistry Topics

Krista Motschiedler PhD

Physical organic chemistry

  • Senior Lecturer, Chemistry
  • PhD University of California, Los Angeles
  • Teaches Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Lab, Organic Chemistry Topics, Senior Seminar in Chemistry & Biochemistry

Marvin A. Payne PhD

Biochemistry, enzyme mechanisms

  • Associate Professor, Biochemistry
  • PhD University of North Texas
  • Currently not teaching due to being involved in several Title V Grants

Richard Rakijian

  • Lab Manager for Chemistry & Biochemistry
  • Summer Coordinator for University
  • Lab Assistant Coordinator for Chemistry & Biochemistry
  • Stockroom Manager for Chemistry & Biochemistry

Rita Amen MPH

Nutrition

  • Contract Instructor, Chemistry
  • Teaches General Chemistry Lab

Degree Programs

Chemistry
Biochemistry

Contact and Location

chemistry@lasierra.edu
(951) 785-2148
Palmer Hall 205

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