Bio:
Reza Farasat, Ph.D., is an Associate Teaching Professor and Assistant Department Head in the Department of Chemistry at Drexel University. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2015), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Polymer Reaction Monitoring and Characterization (PolyRMC) at Tulane University (2015–2016).
Dr. Farasat’s areas of expertise include polymer chemistry, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. His research interests encompass polymer synthesis and characterization, polymer phase behavior and kinetics, thermal analysis, nanoconfined materials, and advanced analytical techniques. He has extensive experience with multi-detector Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), thermal analysis, and Automatic Continuous Mixing (ACM). His professional background also includes industrial laboratory management, analytical method development, and consulting on polymer-related research projects involving academic institutions and industry.
At Drexel University, Dr. Farasat’s primary teaching areas are Polymer Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. He also contributes to General Chemistry through course coordination and instruction. In addition, he coordinates the department’s Physical Chemistry laboratories and contributes to departmental academic leadership and university governance.
Dr. Farasat is passionate about teaching, curriculum development, and student success. He strives to connect fundamental chemical principles with practical applications across scientific disciplines. His teaching emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and the development of practical skills that prepare students for professional careers and advanced studies.