Mark Kurth

Mark Kurth

Distinguished Professor Emeritus

5467 Chemistry Annex

Combinatorial chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, understanding reaction mechanisms, solid phase organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, organic synthesis, reaction methodology, and structure elucidation.

Education, Awards and Professional Highlights

  • ASUCD Excellence in Education Award, UC Davis (2004)
  • University of California Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research, UC Davis (2002)
  • NIH Research Career Development Award, UC Davis (1989-1994)
  • NIH Research Career Development Award, UC Davis (1989-1994)
  • Eleanor Roosevelt International Cancer Fellowship, Université de Lausanne (1988-1989)
  • Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow, UC Davis (1987-1989)
  • Distinguished Young Alumni Award, University of Northern Iowa (1987-1988)
  • Professor, Department of Chemistry, UC Davis (1988-present)
  • Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, UC Davis (1986-1988)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, UC Davis (1981-1986)
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry, University of Geneva, Switzerland (1980-81)
  • Ph.D. University of Minnesota (1980)
  • Eastman Kodak Fellow, University of Minnesota (1979-1980)
  • Stainless Steel Beaker, University of Minnesota (1978-1979)
  • Appointed to UC Davis faculty (1988)
  • Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, UC Davis (1986-1988)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, UC Davis (1981-1986)
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry, University of Geneva, Switzerland (1980-1981)
  • Ph.D. University of Minnesota (1980)
  • Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota (1978-1980)
  • Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota (1976-1978)
  • B.A. University of Northern Iowa (1975)

Representative Publications