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 Editorial Advisory Board: Journal ofMolecular Recognition
2008 Award Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Awards University of South Carolina
2008 Award Executive Board for the Journal of Molecular 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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