Sam Leung
- Contact
- Stoffer Science HallRm 312C1700 SW College AveTopeka, KS 66621-1117785.670.2375
- Degrees & Certifications
- Calif St Univ-Stanislaus, Bachelor of Science
- Univ of California-Davis, Doctor of Philosophy
- Academic History
Professor, Washburn University, 2012-present
Associate Professor, Washburn University, 2004-2012
Assistant Professor, Washburn University, 1997-2004
Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Wesleyan University, 1995-1997
- Teaching
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- CH 340 A, Organic Chemistry I
- CH 342 AL, Organic Chemistry Lab I
- CH 342 L1, Organic Chemistry Lab I
- CH 342 L2, Organic Chemistry Lab I
- CH 342 L3, Organic Chemistry Lab I
- CH 390 C, Undergrad Chemical Research
- Scholarly Interests/Activities
- Methodology development for the synthesis of pyrroles, porphyrins, and related compounds
- Service Interests/Activities
- Program Review Committee
Apeiron Committee
Pre-medical advisor
Kansas Academy of Science, Secretary
- Career Accomplishments
Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2023-2024
Recent Publications:
Jacobi, P. A.; Brielmann, H. L.; Chiu, M.; Ghosh, I.; Hauck, S. I.; Lanz, S.; Leung, S.; Li, Y.; Liu, H.; Löwer, F.; O’Neal, W. G.; Pippin, D.; Pollina, E.; Pratt, B. A.; Robert, F.; Roberts, W. P.; Tassa, C.; Wang, H. “4-Alkynoic Acids in the Synthesis of Biologically Important Tetrapyrroles.” Heterocycles 2011, 82, 1029-1081.
Shaver, L. A.; Leung, S. H.; Puderbaugh, A.; Angel, S. A. “ Two Methods of Determining Total Phenolic Content of Foods and Juices in a General, Organic, and Biological (GOB) Chemistry Lab.” Journal of Chemical Education 2011, 88, 492-495.
