Brian P. Koehler
Associate Professor
BioInorganic Chemistry

B.S. Presbyterian College (1992)
Ph.D. University of Georgia (1999)

Office: Chemistry & Nursing Rm 3232
Phone: (912) 478-7890
E-mail: bkoehler@georgiasouthern.edu

Dr. Koehler came to Georgia Southern in 1999 after earning his PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Georgia, where his research focused on analysis of enzymes from hyperthermophilic bacteria (bacteria that live at temperatures above 100 C). Since arriving at GSU Brian has put much of his time working on educational improvements in the general chemistry laboratory program and also has an ongoing group of research students analyzing foods for compounds with known health-related effects. Outside of class Brian enjoys time spent with his two children, working with a local cub scout pack, and battling with model warships (more information on the "Personal Stuff" link below).

Courses Taught

  • Chem1145 Principles of Chemistry I
  • Chem1146 Principles of Chemistry II
  • Chem1147 Comprehensive Chemistry
  • Chem2031 Introduction to Research Methods
  • Chem3140 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
  • Chem4890 Chemical Research Experience
  • Chem7090 Special Topics (Developing CBL Experiments for MS and HS Science Teachers)

Selected Publications

  • LoBue, James M. and Brian P. Koehler. “Teaching Physical Chemistry-Let’s Teach Kinetics First” In Physical Chemistry Curriculum Reform: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going? Ellison, M. and Schoolcraft, T. Eds. ACS Symposium Series 973; American Chemical Society, Washington, DC 2007, pp. 111-112.
  • Koehler, Brian P.; Orvis, Jessica. N. Internet-Based Prelaboratory Tutorials and Computer-Based Probes in General Chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education 2003, 80, 606-608.
  • Kooter, Ingeborg M.; Koehler, Brian P.; Moguilevsky, Nicole; Bollen, Alex; Weaver, Ron; Johnson, Michael K. The Met243 Sulphonium Ion Linkage is Responsible for the Anomalous Magnetic Circular Dichroism and Optical Spectral Properties of Myeloperoxidase. Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry 1999, 4, 684-691.

Awards & Recognitions

  • 1997 Martin Reynolds Smith Prize for Outstanding Graduate Research Paper
  • 1996 Regents Merit Supplement for Oustanding Performance in Teaching & Research
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