Professor Dr. William Campbell

Biography

William Campbell is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Forensic Science Program at Penn State University, where he has been involved since Fall 2003. He received his Doctorate in Organometallic Chemistry from Montana State University, under the supervision of Dr. Wyn Jennings. His doctoral research focused on the study of toxic substances in native plants, employing advanced techniques such as Infrared, NMR, and EI Mass Spectroscopy. Following his doctorate, William undertook a Post-Doctoral appointment at the University of Minnesota, where he conducted research on the synthesis and analysis of transition metal organometallic complexes, utilizing advanced NMR and Mass Spectroscopic techniques alongside X-ray photoelectron Spectroscopy. He transitioned into the industrial sector with Central Research at Dow Corning Corporation, specializing in organosilicon chemistry and leading studies on surface modifications of silica particles for chromatographic applications. Throughout his industrial career, he contributed to the advancement of HPLC technology for the analysis of biological molecules, pharmaceuticals, and metabolites. Currently, he co-owns Phase Analytical Technology, focusing on HPLC technology for pharmaceutical clinical analysis while continuing to educate students in Forensic Chemistry, Advanced Chromatographic Science, and Forensic Toxicology.

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