Kenneth R. Leopold

Kenneth R. Leopold
Distinguished University Teaching Professor, College of Science & Engineering Distinguished Teaching Professor, Department of ChemistryContact
Smith Hall Room 217 207 Pleasant Street SeMinneapolis, MN 55455
Education
B.S. State University of New York (SUNY), Stony Brook
Ph.D. Harvard University
Work in our group lies on the interface between physical, inorganic, and atmospheric chemistry. Novel aspects of molecular structure, unusual types of bonding, and microsolvation as a driving force for chemical change are the central themes of our work. Whenever possible, we tackle problems through the study of systems which are or may be active in the Earth's atmosphere. This approach allows us to blend basic physical and inorganic chemistry with topics of environmental importance. High resolution microwave spectroscopy and computational chemistry are our primary tools.


Honors and Awards
Golden Pipettes Award for Most Engaging Professor, 2022
Brasted Award for Excellence in College Chemistry Teaching, 2011
College of Science & Engineering Taylor Distinguished Teaching Professor, 2008
Horace T. Morse-University of Minnesota Alumni Society Award for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Education, 2005
Associate Fellow, Minnesota Supercomputer Institute
George W. Taylor/College of Science & Engineering Alumni Society Award for Distinguished Teaching, 1997
McKnight Land-Grant Professor, 1989-1992
Selected Publications
Mailing Address
Kenneth R. Leopold
University of Minnesota
Department of Chemistry
B-2, 139 Smith Hall, 207 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0431