Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty
Campus-wide Awards
Several members of the chemistry faculty have received the Edward L. Hamm, Jr., Distinguished Teaching Award.
The Edward L. Hamm, Sr. Distinguished Teaching Award recipients are recognized for their teaching excellence and for inspiring students with a passion for learning. The Chemistry department continues to excel in receiving recognition from the University with our commitment to innovative’s in teaching.
State-wide Awards
The Outstanding Faculty Awards are the Commonwealth of Virginia’s highest honor for faculty at Virginia’s public and private colleges and universities. These awards recognize superior accomplishments in teaching, research, and public service. One member of the chemistry faculty has received the statewide Outstanding Faculty Award given by the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia.
Dr. Kesete Ghebreyessus Chair and Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall room 223
Phone: 757-728-6184
E-mail: kesete.ghebreyessus@hamptonu.edu
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Dr. Insu Hahn Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall room 327
Phone: 757-727-5330
E-mail: insu.hahn@hamptonu.edu
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Dr. Graham Chakafana Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall 328 A
Phone: 757-727-5249
E-mail: graham.chakafana@hamptonu.edu
Expertise: Protein Structure and Function, Drug Discovery
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Dr. Bhausaheb Dhokale Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall, Room 325 A
Hampton University, Hampton, VAÂ 23669
Phone: 757-727-5309
E-mail: bhausaheb.dhokale@hamptonu.edu
Expertise: Organic Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Membranes, and Photochemistry
Phone: 757-727-5429
E-mail: Muhammad.Malik@hamptonu.edu
Expertise: Cold Plasma, Organic Ion-exchangers
Dr. Edmund Moses Ndip Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall 317
Phone: 757-727-5043
E-mail: edmund.ndip@hamptonu.edu
Expertise: Physical Chemistry, Computational Materials Science, Molecular Spectroscopy, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Location: Turner Hall 227
Phone: 757-727-5833
E-mail: peter.njoki@hamptonu.edu
Expertise: Nanoscience
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E-mail: mengistu.shukare@hamptonu.edu
Phone: 757-727-5396
Location: Turner Hall 313
Phone: 301-305-5398
Dr. Michelle Kimberly Waddell Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall 325
Phone: 757-727-2164
E-mail: michelle.waddell@hamptonu.edu
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Phone: 757-727-5837
E-mail: thabiso.kunene@hamptonu.edu
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E-mail: karl.vonschmidt-pauli@hamptonu.edu
Dr. Yohannes Getahun Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall, Room 232Â
Hampton University, Hampton, VAÂ 23669
Phone: 757-727-5276
E-mail: yohannes.getahun@hamptonu.edu
Expertise: Material Chemistry and Nanotechnology
Location: Turner Hall 328 B
Hampton University, Hampton, VA 23669
Expertise: Proteins of Malaria and E. coli, Nanoparticles
