Chemistry Faculty and Staff

Chemistry Faculty Fast Facts

  • 100% of full-time faculty are committed followers of Christ
  • 11:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 95+% of faculty hold the highest degree in their field

Our experienced faculty teach a full range of courses including general chemistry, analytical, inorganic, organic, physical chemistry and biochemistry.

Dan Burden, Ph.D. Headshot

Dan Burden, Ph.D.

Professor, Analytical Chemistry
Lisa M. Burden, Ph.D. Headshot

Lisa M. Burden, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
Donna Coolidge, M.A. Headshot

Donna Coolidge, M.A.

Adjunct Chemistry Laboratory Instructor
Melody Joy David, M.A.S.  Headshot

Melody Joy David, M.A.S.

Chemistry Department Lab Manager, Adjunct Instructor, Chemical Hygiene Officer
Benjamin Lovaasen, Ph.D. Headshot

Benjamin Lovaasen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Inorganic Chemistry; Department Chair
Angela Fortner McKoy, Ph.D. Headshot

Angela Fortner McKoy, Ph.D.

Adjunct Assistant Professor, General Chemistry and Biochemistry
Robert D. Milligan, Ph.D. Headshot

Robert D. Milligan, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professor of General Chemistry and Chemistry Education
Lynn Millikan, M.A. Headshot

Lynn Millikan, M.A.

Adjunct Instructor, General Chemistry
Randall Millikan, Ph.D., M.D. Headshot

Randall Millikan, Ph.D., M.D.

Adjunct Professor of Organic Chemistry
Megan Ruenz, MSLIS Headshot

Megan Ruenz, MSLIS

Associate Professor of Library Science, Adjunct Associate Professor for Chemistry
David Sikkenga, Ph.D. Headshot

David Sikkenga, Ph.D.

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry
Francis Umesiri, Ph.D. Headshot

Francis Umesiri, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Organic Chemistry
Peter Walhout, Ph.D. Headshot

Peter Walhout, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry