Organic Research
The American Chemical Society defines and describes organic chemistry as the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds, which include not only hydrocarbons but also compounds with any number of other elements, including hydrogen (most compounds contain at least one carbon–hydrogen bond), nitrogen, oxygen, halogens, phosphorus, silicon, and sulfur. This branch of chemistry was originally limited to compounds produced by living organisms but has been broadened to include human-made substances such as plastics. The range of application of organic compounds is enormous and also includes, but is not limited to, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, food, explosives, paints, and cosmetics.
Dr. Paul Buonora
Professor (2000)
RISE Program Director
Organic Synthesis and Catalysis
Paul.Buonora@csulb.edu
Dr. Marco A. Lopez
Professor Emeritus (1987)
Organic and Fe(II) Porphyrin Chemistry
Marco.Lopez@csulb.edu
Dr. Eric Marinez
Associate Professor (2003)
Molecular Recognition and Catalysis
Eric.Marinez@csulb.edu
Dr. Kensaku Nakayama
Professor Emeritus (1987)
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Kensaku.Nakayama@csulb.edu
Dr. Michael Schramm
Professor (2007)
Supramolecular Chemistry and Molecular Recognition
Michael.Schramm@csulb.edu
Dr. Young-Seok Shon
Professor (2006)
Macromolecular, Materials, and Nanoscience
YS.Shon@csulb.edu
Dr. Julie Wahlman
Assistant Professor (2022)
Asymmetric Catalysis and Organic
Julie.Wahlman@csulb.edu
