Kevin Sheng-Lin Huang, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Biology and Chemistry
Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 6505
Email: shuang@apu.edu
Fax: (626) 387-5906
Office Location: Segerstrom Science Center, Room 304
Video Introduction
Biography
Kevin Sheng-Lin Huang, PhD, did his undergraduate studies at UC Irvine and earned his doctorate from UC Davis. Afterwards, Huang moved to the east coast and pursued a postdoctoral research in the area of bio-organic chemistry at Yale University. At APU, Huang teaches organic chemistry courses and leads an active undergraduate research program. Students in the Huang research group employ modern organic techniques in synthesizing novel heterocycles and evaluate their biological activity using biochemical assays. Huang utilizes team-based learning pedagogical approaches in facilitating students to learn and appreciate chemical science.
Education
- PhD, University of California, Davis
- BS, University of California, Irvine
Academic Areas
- Honors College
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Department of Biology and Chemistry
Expertise
- Bio-organic Chemistry
- Heterocyclic Chemistry in Drug Discovery
- Organic Synthesis
- Reaction Mechanism and Spectroscopy
Courses Taught
- CHEM251/261 – Organic Chemistry Theory/Lab I
- CHEM252/262 – Organic Chemistry Theory/Lab II
- CHEM112 – Organic and Biochemistry for Nurses
- CHEM451 – Advanced Organic Chemistry