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Mark Mascal is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Davis, where he has been a faculty member since 2003. His research focuses on the conversion of plant biomass into organic molecules with applications as fuels and value-added products. He is particularly interested in the design and synthesis of topologically interesting organic molecules, including bowl-shaped heterotriquinanes and heteroacepentalenes. Mascal has developed concise synthetic methods for medicinally relevant compounds, such as extracyclic indole alkaloids and cannabinoids, and has pioneered the use of highly selective anion-cation complexation using cylindrophane hosts. His work extensively involves computational investigations of non-covalent interactions and their applications in novel receptor design. Regarded for his contributions to chemical research, he has received accolades including the NSF CAREER Award and the ConocoPhillips 50K Energy Prize. He has held editorial positions on various scientific publications, reflecting his expertise in the field of chemistry.
University of California, Davis • Davis, CA
Full-time faculty position focusing on advanced chemistry research and education.
University of California, Davis • Davis, CA
Advancement in research and education within the Department of Chemistry.
University of California, Davis • Davis, CA
Involved in teaching and research activities within the Department of Chemistry.
University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Undertook teaching and research in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.