Dr. Timothy Cernak

Associate Professor

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Biography

Timothy Cernak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on medicinal chemistry and the application of chemical synthesis techniques coupled with computational methods. Cernak's work involves the synthesis of small molecules and the development of new synthetic methodologies to advance drug discovery. He employs informatics, high-throughput experimentation, and innovative synthetic strategies to create novel compounds that have potential therapeutic applications. His laboratory studies how chemical synthesis can be optimized to enhance the biological properties of drugs, aiming to address fundamental questions in biology and improve human health. Cernak has received several awards for his work, including the Merck Green Chemistry Award and the Ocean Nutrition Canada Prize. He is dedicated to mentoring students and researchers in cutting-edge synthetic techniques, coding, and informatics in drug discovery.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in medicinal chemistry and chemical synthesis.

Awards

#1

Merck Green Chemistry Award

2019-01-01
#1

Ocean Nutrition Canada Prize

2020-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science