Faculty

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Office Phone: 630-844-7859
Email: hcrapo@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: General chemistry, analytical chemistry, electrochemistry Education: PhD, Chemistry, Binghamton University
BS, Biochemistry, State University of New York College at Potsdam Favorite thing about AU: "The sense of community centered around growth and inclusion."

Senior Lecturer of Chemistry Email: jehess@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Analytical chemistry, biochemistry, general chemistry, Education: PhD, Organic Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University
MS, Chemistry, Northern Illinois University
BS, Chemistry, Benedictine University Favorite thing about AU: "Working in an institution that cherishes their students and seeks to help them achieve personal growth in addition to educating."

Associate Professor of Chemistry Office Phone: 630-844-5420
Email: ajohanson@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Biochemistry, organic chemistry, kinetics, spectroscopy, food chemistry, physical chemistry Education: PhD, Chemistry, Northwestern University
BS, Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Favorite thing about AU: "Being in the lab with students as they experience chemistry in action."

Professor of Chemistry, Chair of Biology and Physical Sciences/Smith Disting Chair, Interim Dean of College of Health and Sciences Office Phone: 630-844-5513
Email: cpatel@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: General chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical education, K–12 education Education: PhD, Organic Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago
BA, Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago
BS, Biology, University of Illinois at Chicago Favorite thing about AU: "The university's commitment to student growth and creating a learning environment for all." View LinkedIn Profile

Associate Professor of Physics, Coordinator of Physical Sciences Office Phone: 630-844-7833
Email: jsantana@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Condensed matter physics, material science, physics education, electronics Education: PhD, Applied Physics (E.E.), University of Nebraska
BS, Physics, University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Favorite thing about AU: "The collegial atmosphere and the strong support for engaging students in hands-on, meaningful experiences in the field."