Biographical Profile
Interest Background
Professional Preparation
Positions & Appointments
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Publications
Shimizu, Ken Daniel
Professor
The general focus of our research is the templated synthesis of small molecules, molecular devices, and polymers. Areas of interest include: molecular recognition, molecular devices, molecularly imprinted polymers, sensing, supramolecular chemistry, non-covalent interactions, and physical organic chemistry.
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department
- Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- Undergraduates and Graduates
- Interest Keywords
- Biosensors, molecular recognition, supramolecular chemistry, self-assembly, molecularly imprinted polymers, non-covalent interactions
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Nanotechnology, Materials Research, Science and Engineering (Other)
- Personal Focus Areas
- Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Cornell University | B.A. | Chemistry | |
| 1995 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Ph.D. | Chemistry | |
| 1995 - 1997 | Boston College | NIH Postdoctoral Fellow | Chemistry |
Positions & Appointments
| Dates | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 - 2003 | Assistant Professor | University of South Carolina, Chemistry |
| 2003 - 2010 | Associate Professor | University of South Carolina, Chemistry |
| 2011 - Present | Professor | University of South Carolina, Chemistry |
| 2015 - Present | Department Chair | University of South Carolina, Chemistry |
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Award | CRC Award for Achievement in Organic Chemistry | |
| 1995 | Award | NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship | |
| 1997 | Award | Research Corporation Rresearch Innovation Award | |
| 2001 | Award | Mortar Board Excellence in Teaching Award | |
| 2004 | Award | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship | |
| 2008 | Award | Executive Board for the Journal of Molecular Recognition | |
| 2008 | Award | Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Awards | University of South Carolina |
| 2008 | Award | Editorial Advisory Board: Journal ofMolecular Recognition | |
| 2023 | Award | Russell Research Award for Science, Mathematics and Engineering | University of South Carolina |
| 2024 | Award | Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year Award | University of South Carolina |
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