BA, MS, Jahangirnagar University; PhD, University of Cambridge. Postdoctoral research associate, George Mason University. Interest in synthesis of novel Organic compounds of medicinal importance; is conducting research on understanding the characteristics of γ-carboline, which is a potential anti-cancer agent; has taught various courses in Organic Chemistry, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy, Biochemistry, General Chemistry, Forensic Science at Kansas Wesleyan University, George Mason University, and Georgetown University; received the 2009-10 Fulbright Teaching Award to teach chemistry at Sofia University, Bulgaria; has published research papers in peer-reviewed journals. SLC, 2009; 2022–
Previous Courses
Chemistry
Organic Chemistry II
Intermediate, Seminar—Spring
In this course, we will explore the physical and chemical properties of additional families of organic molecules. The reactivity of aromatic compounds, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives (acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, esters, and amides), enols and enolates, and amines will be discussed. We will also investigate the methods by which large, complicated molecules can be synthesized from simple starting materials. Modern methods of organic structural determination—such as mass spectrometry, 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and infrared spectroscopy—will also be introduced. In the laboratory section of this course, we will continue to develop the techniques and skills required to synthesize, separate, purify, and identify organic compounds. Organic Chemistry II is a key requirement for pre-med students and is strongly encouraged for all others who are interested in the biological and physical sciences.
Faculty
Sean Boson