Chemistry Faculty

As the biochemist in the Chemistry department, I am interested in understanding the chemical reactions necessary for your physiological functions.

Stefan's medicinal chemistry research group is focused on the design and synthesis of drug candidates for the treatment of schistosomiasis, a widely prevalent tropical disease caused by the parasites of the genus Schistosoma. 

Her research has included work on the gas phase oxidation of mercury in the atmosphere, halogen chemistry of the arctic and the use of remote sensing, and the impacts of passively degassing volcanoes on the biogeochemical cycling of trace gases species such as ozone, mercury, an

Teaching Interests:

• general chemistry
• inorganic chemistry

Research Interests:

Dr. Saz is a Wisconsin native, born and raised in Chippewa Falls, about 180 miles west of Appleton, WI. He has enjoyed playing with all the phases of matter since he was small, and went on to pursue that interest in college at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.