David C. Kammler
Assistant Professor of Chemistry

A.B., Harvard University; Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington.

769-1171
Science Building 204
dkammler@antioch-college.edu

Scholarly Interests

David is interested in the intersections of chemistry and biology, and in the applications of chemistry to everyday life. In particular, he is interested in organic and biological chemistry, food science, the chemistry of art, and in ways of communicating chemistry so that anyone can understand it.

Teaching Responsibilities

Chem 130 The Science of Cooking
Chem 140 General Chemistry I
Chem 275 Organic Chemistry I
Chem 320 Organic Chemistry II
Chem 362 Topics in Organic Chemistry

Fun Facts

An enthusiastic and occasionally skilled cook, David enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and improving his dishes with a combination of kitchen experience and a solid understanding of food science and organic reaction mechanisms. Never content to leave well enough alone, something’s always cooking, at home or at work.

Selected Professional Achievements

Recent publications
“Aldol Reactions of Unsubstituted ß-Lactams. Sudies of a ß-Glycine Enolate Equivalent.” Williams, D. R.; Donnell, A. F.; Kammler, D. C. Heterocycles 2004, 62, 167–172.