Dr. Andrzej Wierzbicki

Dr. Andrzej Wierzbicki

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Professor of Chemistry

Education

  • Ph.D. A. Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland, Chemistry, 1982
  • M.S.  A. Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland, Physics, 1979
  • Postdoctoral Fellow Dalhousie University, University of Alberta, Georgia State University, Emory University of Florida, Chemistry & Physics, 1985-1992

Research

Our primary scientific interests are focused on various aspects of structural chemistry. These in particular involve development of new quantum chemistry models to analyze infrared and microwave spectra of molecules performing large amplitude motions and theoretical and experimental studies in atomic and molecular spectroscopy. We utilize ab initio and Density Functional Theory approaches for determination of electronic, structural, and vibrational characteristics of organic, inorganic and organometallic compounds. Our scientific interests also include the application of quantum chemistry and molecular mechanics/dynamics to large macromolecular systems. In particular we are interested in structural aspects of enzyme inhibition.

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Publications & Collaborations

  • O’Brien, R.A., West, C.W., Hollingsworth, B.E., Stenson, A.C., Henderson, C.B., Mirjafari, A., & Wierzbicki, A. (2013). A simple and rapid route to novel tetra(4- thioalkyl)-ammonium bromides. RSC Adv., 3, 24612- 24617.
  • O’Brien, R.A., West, C.W., Hollingsworth, B.E., Stenson, A.C., Henderson, C.B., Mirjafari, A., & Wierzbicki, A. (2013). A simple and rapid route to novel tetra(4- thioalkyl)-ammonium bromides. RSC Adv., 3, 24612- 24617.
  • Tao, J., Salter, E.A., Chien, Y.C., Wierzbicki, A., & De Yoreo, J.J. (2013). Protein matrix self-assembly [Abstract]. Gordon Conference on Thin Film and Crystal Growth Mechanisms.
  • Tao, J., Battle, K.C., Pan, H., Salter E.A., Chien, Y.C., Wierzbicki, A., & De Yoreo, J.J. (2013). An energetic basis for the architecture of bone [Abstract]. International Materials Research Conference.
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