BRUCE D

BRUCE D. ALLISON
PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY

	BACKGROUND Houghton College - B.S. May 1974 University of Illinois Ph.D. Oct 1978 MORE....
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH I have worked with over 40 undergraduate students on the following research... MORE....	TEACHING I have taught Organic Chemistry at Rose-Hulman since 1978, and many other courses... MORE....
RESEARCH INTERESTS Exploratory Synthetic Organic Chemistry... MORE....	HOBBIES & ACTIVITIES * Alpha Chi Sigma Member of the American Chemical Society.... MORE....*

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BACKGROUND

Southwestern Central High School, Jamestown, NY -- Diploma, June 1970, NHS Houghton College, Houghton, NY -- B. S., May, 1974, Magna Cum Laude University of Illinois, Urbana, IL -- Ph.D., Organic Chemistry, October, 1978

BACKGROUND
Southwestern Central High School, Jamestown, NY -- Diploma, June 1970, NHS			Houghton College, Houghton, NY -- B. S., May, 1974, Magna Cum Laude			University of Illinois, Urbana, IL -- Ph.D., Organic Chemistry, October, 1978

THESIS

(Dr. S. G. Smith, Research Director, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign): Kinetics and Mechanism of the Reactions of Lithium Reagents with Ketones and Esters

POST DOCTORAL WORK

Dr. John Grutzner, Purdue University, Polycarbonate Synthesis & Molecular Dynamics

Dr. Mike Montgomery, Indiana University, Superconducting Organic Crystals

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TEACHING

WORK EXPERIENCE: 1974-1978 Chemistry Department, University of Illinois, -- Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant 1978-1983 Chemistry Department, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, -- Assistant Professor 1980-1981 Summer, Exxon Chemical Co., Linden, NJ, -- Research on chemical modification ofpolymers for use as motor oil additives 1982 Summer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology -- Research sponsored by FRIAD grant on electrically conducting polymers. 1983-1991 Chemistry Department, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, -- AssociateProfessor 1984 Summer, P. R. F. Summer Faculty Fellow, Dr. Keith Hom, Tufts University, Medford, Mass. -- Laser flash photolytic studies on carbenes 1986-1987 PARAMINS TECHNOLOGY DIVISION, Exxon Chemical Co., Linden, NJ, - Visiting Research Chemist-Research on chemical modification of polymers for use as motor oil additives with Dr. Stanley Brois 1988-1990 Summer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology -- Research Sponsored by Exxon Chemical Co. 1991-present Chemistry Department, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Professor 1991 Summer, Post Doctoral Appointment - Purdue University 1991 Fall, Visiting Associate Professor of Chemistry - Purdue University - General Chemistry 1992 Summer, Consulting, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Freshman Year Integrated Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics 1995-1996 Summer & Academic Year -- Visiting Scientist & Visiting Professor, Research on Superconducting Ogranic Crystals -Dr. M. Montgomery -- Indiana University 1997-1999 Summer, Visiting Professor, Indiana University 2000 Summer, Research Grant, Office of Naval Research, NLO polymers for Laser Modulators

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RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Synthesis and characterization of electrically conducting organic polymers, synthetic condensation polymerization chemistry, chemical modification of polymers, synthesis of nonlinear optical (NLO) chromaphores and NLO containing polymers, exploratory synthetic organic chemistry, and mechanistic studies of organic reactions.

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Synthesis and characterization of electrically conducting organic polymers, synthetic condensation polymerization chemistry, chemical modification of polymers, synthesis of nonlinear optical (NLO) chromaphores and NLO containing polymers, exploratory synthetic organic chemistry, and mechanistic studies of organic reactions.

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STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS SUPERVISED:

Total Synthesis of Sattabacin, David McKinney, 2000.

A Novel Synthesis of Sattabacin, Stephanie Cohen, 2000.

Chemiluminescent Reactions, Kevin McKinney 2000.

Synthesis, Chemical Modification of, and Bioactivity of Sattazolin, a new Anti-Viral Agent, Michael Ober 1999.

Isolation of Bioactive Molecules from Fermentation of Zuccini, Erin Gawron, 1999.

Isolation of Bioactive Alkaloids from Mahonia Fremontii Leaves and Berberis Fendleri Root-rhizome Material" Steve Mclrvin and Liza Saunders, 1999.

Efficient Synthesis of Sattabacin, Matt Embry, 1999.

Superconducting Organic Crystals, Richard Copeland, 1998.

Kinetics and Mechanism of the Grignard Reactions with Ketones and Esters, Alvin Bennett, 1998.

Utilizing an Azo-Dye Doped Polymer Matrix as a Nonlinear Optical Storage Device, Micah Gliedt, 1997.

Synthesis, Chemical Modification of, and Bioactivity of Sattabacin, a New Anti-Viral Agent, Scott Hicks, 1997.

Synthesis of Novel High Tg Polycarbonates, Jay Schlechte 1995.

Mactocyclization via. the Zip Mechanism Dale Wilt 1995.

Green Reactions in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide, Matthew Birck 1995.

Polymer Blending Studies, William Allen 1995.

Biorational Insect Repellents, Shawn E. Kuhmann, 1994.

Gel Permeation Chromatography, R. James Berry, 1994.

Macrocyclization in High Viscosity Solvents, Brian Goodman, 1993.

Synthesis of Novel Polycarbonates, Alan Peacock, 1993.

4,4'-(2,4-toluene)-bis-(1,2,4-triazoline-3,5-dione), Bryan Duffy, 1990-1992.

Styrene-Divinyl Benzene Column Packing for HPLC, David Weed, 1990-1992.

Ene Reaction Kinetics Under Pressure, Chad Elmore, 1991.

Maleic Anhydride Chemistry, Clark Rodeffer, 1989-1991.

Polymer Functionalization via Ene Reaction Chemistry, Ralph Leiman, 1989-1991.

Chymotrypsin, Enzyme Kinetics & Inhibition, Paul Hajdu, 1990.

Continuous Microscale Extractions, Keith Miller, 1988-1990.

Ene Reaction Chemistry, David Miller, 1987-89.

Activated Enophiles, Dr. D. Lewis and Paul Takahashi, 1987-88 (collaborative project).

Chemical Analysis of the Brazilian Pepper: The Search for Natural Controls for the Imported Fire Ant, Chuck Zukor, 1985-86.

Synthesis of Methythexahelicene, Andy Sharp, 1985-86.

Preparation of Novel Macrocyclic Ureas, Daniel Crane, 1985-86.

Synthesis of Polybenzotetrathiafulavalene, Robert Jacoby, 1983-85.

The Reaction of Ethyl Magnesium Bromide with Ethyl Acetate: A Kinetics Study, John Vierow, 1983-84

Phase Separations of Ethanol and Ligroin, Richard Correll, 1983-84.

Analysis of Caffeine Content in Sun Teas vs. Conventionally Brewed Teas, Troy Mazely, 1983.

The Synthesis and Testing of Polyparaphenylene, Joseph Talafous, 1982-83.

Reaction of Substituted 1,3-Oxathiolanes and 1,3-Dithiolanes with n-Butyllithium, Roger Maness, 1982- 83.

Synthesis of Tetrathiafulvalene - Containing Conducting Polymers, Steve Bandy, 1981-2.

Reaction of a Hemithio Acetal with an Alkyl Lithium Reagent, J. Kevin Ramer, 1981-2.

Synthetic Dye Chemistry, Erik Schneckloth and Doug Seekins, 1983.

The Synthesis of Polybenzotetrathiafulvalene, David Brannan, 1982-83.

The Reactions of Hernithioacetals with Lithium Reagents, Erik Spletzer, 1978-80.

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HOBBIES & ACTIVITIES

National Honor Society, Houghton College Scholarship (1970-1971), Member of American Chemical Society (Secretary-Wabash Valley Section; 1979-83 & 2001, Chair Elect; 1991, Chair; 1992), Indiana Academy of Sciences, Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemistry fraternity), Church, Sunday School Teaching, President Graduate Christian Fellowship (1975-1977), Named to Outstanding Young Men of America, 1979. 1992 Board of Managers of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Outstanding Scholar Award. Collecting, repair of, and playing brass musical instruments. Basketball. Singing.

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TEACHING
WORK EXPERIENCE:			1974-1978 Chemistry Department, University of Illinois, -- Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant			1978-1983 Chemistry Department, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, -- Assistant Professor 1980-1981 Summer, Exxon Chemical Co., Linden, NJ, -- Research on chemical modification ofpolymers for use as motor oil additives			1982 Summer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology -- Research sponsored by FRIAD grant on electrically conducting polymers.			1983-1991 Chemistry Department, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, -- AssociateProfessor			1984 Summer, P. R. F. Summer Faculty Fellow, Dr. Keith Hom, Tufts University, Medford, Mass. -- Laser flash photolytic studies on carbenes			1986-1987 PARAMINS TECHNOLOGY DIVISION, Exxon Chemical Co., Linden, NJ, - Visiting Research Chemist-Research on chemical modification of polymers for use as motor oil additives with Dr. Stanley Brois			1988-1990 Summer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology -- Research Sponsored by Exxon Chemical Co.			1991-present Chemistry Department, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Professor			1991 Summer, Post Doctoral Appointment - Purdue University			1991 Fall, Visiting Associate Professor of Chemistry - Purdue University - General Chemistry			1992 Summer, Consulting, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Freshman Year Integrated Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics			1995-1996 Summer & Academic Year -- Visiting Scientist & Visiting Professor, Research on Superconducting Ogranic Crystals -Dr. M. Montgomery -- Indiana University 1997-1999 Summer, Visiting Professor, Indiana University			2000 Summer, Research Grant, Office of Naval Research, NLO polymers for Laser Modulators

HOBBIES & ACTIVITIES
National Honor Society, Houghton College Scholarship (1970-1971),			Member of American Chemical Society (Secretary-Wabash Valley Section; 1979-83 & 2001, Chair Elect; 1991, Chair; 1992),			Indiana Academy of Sciences, Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemistry fraternity),			Church, Sunday School Teaching, President Graduate Christian Fellowship (1975-1977),			Named to Outstanding Young Men of America, 1979.			1992 Board of Managers of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Outstanding Scholar Award.			Collecting, repair of, and playing brass musical instruments.			Basketball.			Singing.