Jeffrey A. Turk, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Joined Alma College Faculty in 2006
Kapp Science Center 246
(989) 463-7362
Office Hours: 9:30-10:30 MTWThF
Homepage: http://DrTChemistry.com
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.
- Flavors and Fragrances Chemistry. CHM 312.
- Advanced Organic Chemistry. CHM 441.
- Organic Chemistry I. CHM 223.
Selected Articles
- Turk, Jeffrey A.; Beckman, Joe D.. "Resources for an Investigative and Sustainable Undergraduate Medicinal Chemistry Research Program." Journal of Chemical Education. 2012, 90, 137-139 October 22, 2012.
- 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
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Recent Presentations
- Cuthbertson, C. R.; Hanisko, J. H.; Kravat, A. J.; Beckmann, J. D.; Turk, J. A.. "Design, synthesis, and testing of group-1 specific neuraminidase inhibitors." American Chemical Society National Meeting. Philadelphia, PA. August 2012.
- Cuthbertson, C. R.; Hanisko, J. H.; Kravat, A. J.; Beckmann, J. D.; Turk, J. A.. "Group-1 Specific Neuraminidase Inhibitors Containing an Aromatic Scaffold." American Chemical Society National Meeting. Philadelphia, PA. August 2012.
- Monroe, A. J.; Gaudard, C. J.; Martinez, C.; Somers, B.; Turk, J. A.. "Di- and Tri-Substituted Aromatic Inhibitors of N1 Neuraminidase." American Chemical Society Midland Section. Alma College. October 2011.
- Monroe, A. J.; Gaudard, C. J.; Martinez, C.; Somers, B.; Turk, J. A.. "Di- and Tri-Substituted Aromatic Inhibitors of N1 Neuraminidase." American Chemical Society Midland Section. Alma College. October 2011.
- "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.
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Selected External Research Grants
- Jeffrey A. Turk. Joel Dopke, Nancy Dopke, Sean Mo, Brian Doyle, Scott Hill. "MRI: Acquisition of a 400 MHz NMR Spectrometer to Enhance Undergraduate and Faculty Research, Research Training and Education." National Science Foundation. Effective: August 1, 2013.
- Jeffrey A. Turk. Joe D. Beckmann. "RUI: PROBING THE GROUP-1 NEURAMINIDASE ACTIVE SITE: A STEPWISE APPROACH." National Science Foundation. Effective: June 1, 2013.
- Jeffrey A. Turk, Ph.D.. Joe D. Beckmann, Ph. D.. "RUI: Probing the Group-1 Neuraminidase Active Site: A Stepwise Approach." National Science Foundation. Effective: June 1, 2013.
- 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
- Educational Policy Committee (EPC)
- Integrative Marketing Team
- Technology Advising Committee
- Honors Day Committee
- Integrative Marketing Team
