Phone
Location
Rhodes 201G
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS6700
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
About
Nazmul Hosen is an Assistant Professor of Forensic Chemistry at Southeast Missouri State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from The University of Southern Mississippi, where his research involved the synthesis and study of fluorescent organic molecules using spectroscopic and electrochemical methods.
At SEMO, his teaching and research interests center on forensic and analytical chemistry, with an emphasis on fluorescence-based detection, chemical analysis, and undergraduate research.
Education
Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Dissertation: Molecular Engineering of Coumarin-Based Luminophores: Structure-Property Relationships in Photophysical and Electrochemical Behavior
Research
Dr. Hosen's research background spans organic synthesis, fluorescence spectroscopy, molecular sensing, and electrochemistry. At SEMO, he is interested in exploring different classes of fluorophores and sensing systems for analytical and forensic applications, particularly through projects suitable for undergraduate researchers.
His work seeks to connect molecular design and fluorescence-based detection with practical chemical analysis.
Teaching
Dr. Hosen teaches courses in forensic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and general chemistry. His teaching emphasizes chemical reasoning, hands-on laboratory experience, quantitative analysis, and the application of fundamental chemistry to practical problems.
Undergraduate Research
Dr. Hosen welcomes undergraduate students interested in exploring fluorescent molecules through organic synthesis, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and their applications in chemical sensing and forensic analysis.
Depending on the project, students may gain experience in molecular synthesis and purification, spectroscopic and electrochemical measurements, experimental design, data analysis, literature review, and scientific communication.
Students interested in joining a research project are encouraged to contact Dr. Hosen.