Chemistry Faculty

Faculty Research

Dr. Jeanne W. Bundens

Professor of Chemistry and Chair
Ph.D., M.A. Bryn Mawr College; B.S. Eastern College
610-341-1542
jbundens@eastern.edu

Dr. Bundens is a computational chemist who does molecular modeling of strained ring systems.  Other interests include training education majors to teach chemistry at the elementary grade level and advising the campus chemistry club. Teaching includes physical chemistry, general chemistry and chemical education.  Professor Bundens and her husband Gregory have two sons, Bryce and Jared.  The Bundens family are members of Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Broomall, PA.

Dr. Jeffrey A. Lawton

Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Ph.D. Baylor College of Medicine; B.S. LeTourneau University
610-341-1545
jlawton@eastern.edu

Dr. Jeff Lawton is a biochemist who does research characterizing macromolecules involved in host-pathogen interactions.  Other interests include cycling and developing greater ties with academic institutions in Asia. Courses include biochemistry, research, Structural Basis of Human Disease, and Science in Society. 

Dr. Kelly Mowery

Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D. University of Michigan; B.A. Transylvania University 
610-225-5687
kmowery@eastern.edu

Dr. Mowery joined the Eastern University Chemistry Department in August 2012.  She worked as a visiting assistant professor at Ursinus College before joining the department.  Professor Mowery is an analytical chemist and investigates strategies to develop electrochemical sensors for large, polyionic compounds.  Dr. Mowery's teaching involves nursing chemistry, applied chemistry, quantitative analysis, and instrumental analysis.

Dr. Joon-Seo Park

Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D. University of Houston; M.S., B.S. Sogang University
610-341-1485
jpark6@eastern.edu

Dr. Park joined the Eastern University Chemistry Department in August 2009 from the NanoBiotechnology Center of the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in NY.  He is an organic chemist with interdiscipinary research employing organic synthesis to study interfacial phenomena with nano-scale materials.  Professor Park  teaches the organic chemistry lectures and laboratories as well as student research.

Dr. Anna Ping Lawton

Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry and Biology
Ph.D. Baylor College of Medicine; M.S. University of Louisiana; B.S. Wuhan University
610-341-1581
plawton@eastern.edu

Dr. Anna Lawton has advanced training and teaching experience in organic chemistry as well as academic experience in molecular biology. Teaching includes organic chemistry and molecular biology laboratories.