Ilari Filpponen

Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Office:

Stephens Science Center 342

Contact Information:

Birmingham-Southern College
Box 549022
900 Arkadelphia Rd
Birmingham, AL 35254
E-mail: [email protected]

Brief Career Background:

Dr. Filpponen obtained his Ph.D. in Wood and Paper Science from North Carolina State University. His doctoral research explored the synthetic modifications of nano-sized cellulose particles (aka cellulose nanocrystals). Most recently he has been teaching at Auburn University and Aalto University in Finland, where he holds an adjunct position. Before joining BSC, he was an assistant research professor at the Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering at Auburn University.

Educational Background:

M.S. in Organic Chemistry, University of Helsinki 2004
Ph.D. in Wood and Paper Science, North Carolina State University, 2009

Areas of Academic Interest:

Click and Green Chemistries
Circular Bioeconomy
Forest Biopolymers (Cellulose, Hemicellulose, Lignin)

Courses Taught:

CH 211 Organic Chemistry I
An introduction to structure and modern theory of organic compounds. Laboratory work includes preparation, purification, and structure determination of these compounds.

CH 212 Organic Chemistry II
A continuation of CH 211 with emphasis on aromatic organic compounds, spectroscopy, and carbonyl chemistry.