Chemistry Faculty: Robert Vergenz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Office: Science & Engineering (Building 50), Room 3624
Lab: Science & Engineering (Building 50), Room 3612/3620
Phone: (904) 620-2565
Email: rvergenz@unf.edu
Education
Bachelor of Science - Rollins College 1978
Ph.D. - Rutgers University 1989
Teaching
Dr. Vergenz teaches Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Physical Chemistry I and II, Introduction to Chemistry, General Chemistry I and II lecture.
Research Interests
The Vergenz research group focuses on the use of computational chemistry to understand natural phenomena. Current projects include:
Methyl donated hydrogen bonds and other weak forces
Protein structure and folding
The origin of life
