Robert A. Welch Distinguished Chair in Chemistry
A gift from the Robert A. Welch Foundation in September 1998 created the chair, which is designed to encourage advancements in the field of chemistry in Texas.
Dr. Rudi Fasan
- Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research
“While we will continue to expand our current program, CPRIT funding will allow us to explore new research directions, including investigating the anti-cancer activity of compounds developed in our laboratory, also in collaboration with investigators at UT Southwestern Medical Center.”
Dr. Vladimir Gevorgyan
- Professor of Chemistry
“My research area involves uncovering new reactions in organic chemistry that will allow us to synthesize a broad range of organic molecules of practical importance in polymer and materials science, biology and medical applications.”