Frank Dorman

Frank Dorman is currently an Associate Professor at The Pennsylvania State University where he teaches and conducts research in Analytical Chemistry, Separations Science, and Forensic Chemistry. Frank has worked as a teacher, researcher and developer of gas chromatographic and liquid chromatographic instrumentation and applications for nearly 20 years. During this time, Frank has attained a global reputation in separations science, focusing on the fundamentals and applications of GC and HPLC techniques to solve complex analytical challenges. Frank has worked in organic and organometallic compound separations, as well as elemental analysis, sample preparation techniques, and is a highly-regarded teacher and presenter of complex techniques and concepts in separation science. Frank utilizes various chromatographic detection systems, including several types of mass spectrometers, and also is involved in the development and application of multidimensional chromatography (GCxGC). Frank has a B.S in Chemistry from Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA, and a Ph.D, in Analytical Chemistry from The University of Vermont. Frank has also worked in the environmental testing industry at ITS Environmental (1991-1996), then moving to Restek Corporation (1996-2010) as the Director of Technical Development. Frank also is an Adjunct Professor at Juniata College, where he has maintained various research projects and served as a part-time instructor since 2003.

Contact Information: fld3@psu.edu; 814-863-6805