Jason Draper, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Biology & Biochemistry Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at Simon Fraser University
B.S. in Biology in Bethel University
CONTACT INFORMATION
Nazareth Hall, N3128
3003 Snelling Ave. N
St Paul, MN 55113
Teaching Responsibilities
It’s my pleasure to teach lecture and laboratory courses primarily in organic chemistry.
Specialty Areas
My areas of expertise include organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry (emphasis on antibacterial and antifungal agents), NMR spectroscopy, natural products chemistry including isolation and structure determination, insect pheromones, and flavor and fragrance chemistry.
Teaching philosophy
In addition to the usual technical particulars, students in my courses can expect to receive training in identifying what constitutes reliable evidence, practice managing ambiguity in decision-making processes, and insight into the arbitrary boundary distinguishing natural from unnatural on the molecular scale.
