Barnabas Otoo received a B.Sc. from the University of Cape Coast (Ghana), M.S. from East Tennessee State University and a Ph.D. from Purdue University. His research interests include chemical biology, development of synthetic organic methodologies, carbon capture and utilization. Otoo joined the Bridgewater faculty in 2020.
Contact information
- McKinney Center 307
- 540-828-5431
- botoo@bridgewater.edu
Education and certifications
- Education: B.Sc., University of Cape Coast (Ghana); M.S., East Tennessee State University; Ph.D., Purdue University
Teaching Fields
- Organic chemistry
Expertise and Topics
Speakers Bureau
- Teaching Organic Chemistry
This discussion will provide an overview of teaching organic chemistry, a branch of chemistry that studies the structure, properties and reactions of organic compounds, which contain carbon in covalent bonding.
- Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
This discussion will provide an overview of undergraduate research in chemistry that is self-directed experimentation work under the guidance and supervision of a mentor or advisor.
- Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology
This discussion looks at medicinal chemistry and chemical biology as a way to improve human health through research, design and development of therapeutic and diagnostic agents.
Media Expert
- General chemistry teaching, inventions and publications
- Organic chemistry
- Medicinal chemistry and chemical biology
- Interface of science and religion
Research areas and specializations
- Chemical biology, development of synthetic organic methodologies, carbon capture and utilization
- Research Website: wp.bridgewater.edu/botoo
Personal interests
- Music
