Jeffrey A. Turk, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Joined Alma College Faculty in 2006
KSC 246
(989) 463-7362
Office Hours: MWF 10:15-11:15; T 2:00-3:00; Th 12:00-1:00
Homepage: http://othello.alma.edu/~turk
Education
- B.S., Cleveland State Univeristy (1997)
- M.S., University of Cincinnati (2001)
- Ph.D., University of Cincinnati (2002)
- Postdoctorate, Purdue University (2002-2004)
Research Interests
Organic synthesis, Enzyme inhibition, Fragrance ingredients (Aroma Chemicals)
Recent Courses Taught
- Organic Chemistry II. CHM 224.
- Fragrances: From Perfumer to Consumer. CHM 180.
- Flavors and Fragrances Chemistry. CHM 380A.
- Fragrances: From Perfumer to Consumer. Preterm.
- Senior Seminar. CHM 450.
- Organic Chemistry I. CHM 223.
- Basic Chemistry. CHM 101.
- Essentials of Medicinal Chemistry. CHM 380A.
Selected Articles
- Shubert, V. A.; Baquero, E. E.; Clarkson, J. R.; James, W. H. III; Turk, J. A.; Hare, A. A.; Morrel, K.; Lipton, M. A.; Schofield, D. P.; Jordan, K. D.; Zwier, T. S.. "Entropy-driven population distributions in a prototypical molecule with two flexible side chains: O-(2-acetamidoethyl)-N-acetyltyramine.." Journal of Chemical Physics. 2007, 127, 234315.
- Krishnamoorthy, R.; Vazquez-Serrano, L. D.; Turk, J. A.; Kowalski, J. A.; Benson, A. G.; Breaux, N. T.; Lipton, M. A.. "Solid-Phase Total Synthesis and Structure Proof of Callipeltin B." J. Am. Chem. Soc.. 2006, 128, 15392-15393
- Turk, J. A.; Smithrud, D. B.. "Synthesis and Evaluation of Peptidomimetics That Bind DNA." Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry. 2003, 11, 2355-2366
- Turk, J. A.; Visbal, G.; Lipton, M. A.. "Asymmetric Synthesis of Four Diasteromers of 3-Hydroxy-2,4,6-Trimethylheptanoic acid: Proof of Configurational Assignment." Journal of Organic Chemistry. 2003, 68, 7841-7844
- Turk, J. A.; Smithrud, D. B.. "Synthesis and Physical Properties of Protein Core Mimetics." Journal of Organic Chemistry. 2001, 66, 8328-8335
- Duan, S.; Turk, J. A.; Spiegle, J.; Corbin, J.; Masnovi, J.; Baker, R. J.. "Halogenations of Anthracenes and Dibenz[a,c]anthracene with N-Bromosuccinimide and N-Chlorosuccinimide." Journal of Organic Chemistry. 2000, 65, 3005-3009
Recent Presentations
- "Sandalwood: More Than Just a Pleasant Smell." Andrews University Department of Chemistry. Berrien Springs, MI. November 12, 2009.
- "The Scent of Organic Chemistry." Andrews University. Berrien Springs, MI. November 12, 2009.
- Jeffrey A. Turk, Ph. D, Joe D, Beckmann, Ph.D.. "Drug Discovery at an Undergraduate Liberal Arts Institution." National Organic Symposium. Boulder, CO. June 7-11, 2009.
- Reed, B.; Turk, J. A.. "Sandalwoods via the Allene-Claisen Rearrangement." American Chemical Society. Midland, MI.
- Duymich, C.; Kallgren, J.; Turk, J. A.. "Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Group-1 Specific Neuraminidase Inhibitors." American Chemical Society. Midland, MI.
- Macdonald, J.A.; Sawin, A.; Lapham, D.; White, J.; Turk, J.A.; Beckmann, J.D.. "Characterization of Trinitrophenylated Adenosine Nucleotide Binding to Bovine Phenol Sulfotransferase (bSULT1A1).." FASEB/American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biochemistry.
Selected External Research Grants
- Jeffrey A. Turk, Ph. D. "An Industrial Approach to Fragrance Chemistry." Research Corporation.
- Jeffrey A. Turk, Ph. D. Joe Beckman, Ph. D. "RUI: Synthesis and Evaluation of Group-1 Specific Neuraminidase Inhibitors." National Science Foundation. Effective: August 1, 2009.
Service to the College
- Integrative Marketing Team
- Technology Advising Committee
- Honors Day Committee
- Integrative Marketing Team
