Scott K. Silverman

Scott K. Silverman
Born (1972-10-07) October 7, 1972
EducationB.S. UCLA, Ph.D. Caltech, Postdoc University of Colorado Boulder
Scientific career
FieldsChemistry, Chemical Biology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry
WorkplacesUniversity of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Academic advisors
Dennis A. Dougherty, Thomas R. Cech
Websitewww.chemistry.illinois.edu/faculty/Scott_Silverman.html

Scott K. Silverman[1] is a professor of chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He joined the department of chemistry in 2000 as assistant professor, was promoted to associate professor with tenure in 2006,[2] and was promoted to professor in 2010.[3]

His main research interest is in the identification, characterization, and application of deoxyribozymes, DNA used as a catalyst.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Link to Prof. Silverman's webpage at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign".
  2. ↑ "University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Promotions recommended to be effective at the beginning of the 2006-07 academic year" (PDF).
  3. ↑ "University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Promotions recommended to be effective at the beginning of the 2010-2011 academic year" (PDF).
  4. ↑ "Silverman Lab | Department of Chemistry | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign".