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Frank V. Bright, Ph.D.

Frank earned his B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Redlands (1982). He completed his Ph.D. at Oklahoma State University under the supervision of Professor Linda B. McGown (1985). He then conducted postdoctoral research with Professor Gary M. Hieftje at Indiana University (1985-‘87). Frank joined the University at Buffalo Department of Chemistry in 1987 as an Assistant Professor; he is currently UB Distinguished Professor and the A. Conger Goodyear Chair.

Frank’s research centers on quantify key molecular-level interactions and exploits this information to develop new and improved analytical methods. Specific areas of research include: [i] biomolecule dynamics within restricted space; [ii] hybrid sol-gel-derived xerogels as chemical sensor platforms; [iii] tunable, biodegradable constructs to augment wound repair; [iv] supercritical fluid science and technology; [v] multi-photon excitation strategies in chemical analysis; and [vi] laser-based chemical instrumentation.

He has co-authored more than 220 peer-reviewed publications and delivered more than 500 lectures on these subjects. He has also served on numerous journal and corporate advisory boards.

He has been awarded the 3 M Non-Tenured Faculty Award (1988-‘91), the Eastern New York American Chemical Society Buck-Whitney Medal (1999), the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2000), the New York Section of the Society for Applied Spectroscopy Gold Medal (2003), the Akron Section Award of the American Chemical Society (2003), the A.A. Benedetti-Pichler Award in Microchemistry from the American Microchemical Society (2005), and the Jacob F. Schoellkopf Medal of the Western New York American Chemical Society (2006).

In spare moments, Frank enjoys wood working, hanging around the pool (summer only), traveling, hiking, snowshoeing (winter only), fishing, and handgun hunting.