Samuel David
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Kentucky, 1997; Postdoctoral, Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania, 2007.
Samuel David joined the department in 2020. He was previously involved in academia and did a brief stint in industry before coming to SOU. His area of research focuses on small molecule natural product synthesis and developing new methodologies towards building useful heterocyclic rings. At SOU he is involved in the organic chemistry, biochemistry and general chemistry curriculum. He is excited to be in this area, since he enjoys outdoor activities and camping. View CV here.
Office: Science Hall 282
Phone: 541.552.6408
E-Mail: davids1@sou.edu
Wayne Hung
Assistant Professor
Postdoctoral Scholar, Civil and Environmental Engineering, UCLA, 2022; Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, UCLA, 2020; M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, UCLA, 2017; B.E., Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, 2014; B.S., Geography, National Taiwan University, 2014
Wayne Hung (he/him) is originally from Taiwan and joined SOU in 2024. He primarily teaches Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, and the General Chemistry sequence. Before that, he served as an assistant professor at Oregon Institute of Technology for one year and as a visiting assistant professor in the Biochemistry and Chemistry Department and Environmental Science program at Loyola Marymount University for one year.
Wayne’s research focuses on the intersection of environmental chemistry and microbiology, particularly the prevalence and fate of metal(loid)s and antibiotic resistance in the environment, and their effects on microbial ecology. He is also deeply committed to addressing issues of inclusivity and diversity in STEM education through pedagogy research.
Outside of his academic work, Wayne enjoys hiking, watching sports, playing basketball and pickleball, working out, and traveling. He’s excited to explore Southern Oregon and take full advantage of its national forests and parks to pursue his love for the outdoors. View his LinkedIn here
Office: Science Hall 267
Phone: 541.552.6803
E-Mail: hungw@sou.edu
Bethany Lindbloom
Lab Preparator
Brigham Young University, BS, Microbiology, Minor Chemistry
Bethany joined SOU in 2019 and has the privilege of working with both the Chemistry and Biology departments. She previously worked in genetic research at Myriad Genetics in Salt Lake City, UT.
Office: Science Hall 172
Phone: 541.552.8079
E-Mail: lindblb1@sou.edu
Dave Marshall
Chemistry Storeroom Manager
BS, Southern Oregon University, Chemistry
Dave started at SOU in 1996. He is responsible for laboratory set up and operations and maintains the instrumentation and equipment for the Chemistry Department.
Office: Science Hall 234
Phone: 541.552.6416
E-Mail: marshall@sou.edu
Anna Oliveri
Assistant Professor – Chair, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Postdoctoral, geoChemistry, University of California at Davis, 2015; PhD, Chemistry, University of Oregon, 2014; BS, Chemistry, Cum Laude, Juniata College, 2009
Anna Oliveri has been a member of the SOU chemistry department since the Fall of 2016. She started her education with a BS from Juniata College in Pennsylvania, before moving to the west coast for a PhD at the University of Oregon and a postdoc at UC Davis. Anna’s research relates the fields of inorganic synthesis, materials chemistry, geochemisty, and environmental chemistry by studying the speciation of metals in aqueous solution, specifically aluminum cluster complexes. Anna currently teaches General Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry, as well as, serving as the Chemistry Club advisor. When Anna is not in the lab, she spends her time collecting rocks throughout the Southern Oregon countryside. View CV here.
Office: Science Hall 280
Phone: 541.552.6405
Email: oliveria@sou.edu
Hala G. Schepmann
Professor
PhD, Bioorganic Chemistry, Rice University, 2001; MS, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, University of California at Berkeley, 1995; BS Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, University of Texas at Austin, 1993
Dr. Schepmann joined the faculty at SOU in 2001. Previously, she taught at Cornell College and the University of Texas at Austin. Professor Schepmann specializes in teaching organic chemistry and spectroscopy, biochemistry, and scientific communication. Her interactive course delivery method incorporates guided-inquiry and peer-led team-learning approaches, chemical animations and demonstrations, and historical discoveries with modern scientific applications. Professor Schepmann’s drug-discovery research focuses on the identification of bioactive natural products for pharmaceutical applications. In addition to her pedagogical and scholarship work, Dr. Schepmann co-founded SOU X-Factor, a group focused on advancing the careers of underrepresented faculty by advocating for supportive and equitable policies. This coalition’s accomplishments include spearheading the creation of SOU’s Faculty Ombuds Office, as well as implementing the University’s first Distinguished Faculty Teaching and Service Awards. In continual pursuit of career-life balance, Dr. Schepmann is passionate about promoting science in her community, volunteering with her church, and spending time with her family trying new ethnic recipes and hiking in the Pacific Northwest. View CV here.
Office: Science Hall 287
Phone: 541.552.8172
E-Mail: schepmah@sou.edu
Michael Springer
Assistant Professor
Mike joined the chemistry department at SOU in 2022. Prior to that, he was a professor at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, OR for 7 years and College of the Sequoias for 1 year. Mike teaches the organic chemistry sequence and spectroscopy lab. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of novel organic materials for energy, electronics, and space applications. He is the affiliate representative of SOU for the Oregon Space Grant Consortium, a program operated by NASA. Mike enjoys architecture, live music, and spending time in the outdoors with his three boys. View CV here.
Office: Science Hall 270
Phone: 541.552.6410
E-Mail: springerm@sou.edu
Emeritus Faculty
Jad D’Allura
Peter Wu
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