Chemistry Faculty

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

Courses taught: 
Chemistry 116, General Chemistry II
Chemistry 250 and 252, Organic Chemistry I and II
Chemistry 450, Advanced Organic Chemistry
Chemistry 485, Advanced Chemistry Laboratory

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.