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

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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Mrs. Delise R. Jones

Mrs. Delise R. Jones Administrative Assistant, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall 220
Phone: 757-727-5396
E-mail: delise.jones@hamptonu.edu

 

Dr. Graham Chakafana Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry Location: Turner Hall 318
Phone: 757-727-5249
E-mail: graham.chakafana@hamptonu.edu
Expertise: Protein Structure and Function, Drug Discovery
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Dr. Muhammad Malik, Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall 228
Phone: 757-727-5429
E-mail: Muhammad.Malik@hamptonu.edu
Expertise: Cold Plasma, Organic Ion-exchangers
 

Dr. Edmund Moses Ndip

Dr. Edmund Moses Ndip Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall 317
Phone: 17577275396
E-mail: edmund.ndip@hamptonu.edu
Expertise: Physical Chemistry, Computational Materials Science, Molecular Spectroscopy, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Dr. Peter N. Njoki Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry

Location: Turner Hall 227
Phone: 757.727.5833
E-mail: peter.njoki@hamptonu.edu
Expertise: Nanoscience
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Dr. Godson C. Nwokogu

Dr. Godson C. Nwokogu Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall 232
Phone: 757-727-5376
E-mail: godson.nwokogu@hamptonu.edu
Expertise: Chemistry, organic, synthesis design
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Dr. Isai T. Urasa Professor Emeritus, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall 313
Phone: 301-305-5398
E-mail: isai.urasa@hamptonu.edu
Expertise: Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
 

Dr. Michelle Kimberly Waddell

Dr. Michelle Kimberly Waddell Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall 325
Phone: 757-637-2164
E-mail: michelle.waddell@hamptonu.edu
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Dr. Thabiso Kunene Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall, Room 325 B
Hampton University, Hampton, VA 23669

Phone: 757-727-5837
E-mail: thabiso.kunene@hamptonu.edu
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Dr. Anupam Das Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location: Turner Hall, Room 325 A
Hampton University, Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: (757) 727-5309
E-mail: anupam.das@hamptonu.edu
 
 
Mr. Karl von Schmidt-Pauli, Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory Manager
Location: Turner Hall, Room 207
Hampton University, Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: (757) 727-5396
E-mail: karl.vonschmidt-pauli@hamptonu.edu