Chemistry Faculty and Staff

Chemistry Faculty Fast Facts

  • 100% of full-time faculty are committed followers of Christ
  • 11:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 95+% of faculty hold the highest degree in their field

Our experienced faculty teach a full range of courses including general chemistry, analytical, inorganic, organic, physical chemistry and biochemistry.

Dan Burden, Ph.D. Headshot

Dan Burden, Ph.D.

Professor, Analytical Chemistry
Lisa M. Burden, Ph.D. Headshot

Lisa M. Burden, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
Becky Eggimann, Ph.D. Headshot

Becky Eggimann, Ph.D.

Dean of Natural Sciences, Associate Professor, Biochemistry
Benjamin Lovaasen, Ph.D. Headshot

Benjamin Lovaasen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Inorganic Chemistry
Angela Fortner McKoy, Ph.D. Headshot

Angela Fortner McKoy, Ph.D.

Guest Assistant Professor, General Chemistry and Biochemistry
David Sikkenga, Ph.D. Headshot

David Sikkenga, Ph.D.

Guest Professor, Organic Chemistry
Francis Umesiri, Ph.D. Headshot

Francis Umesiri, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Organic Chemistry
Peter Walhout, Ph.D. Headshot

Peter Walhout, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Physical Chemistry, Department Chair