Dr. Hunt

 

Contact Information

Dr. David Hunt

Professor/Chair

  • Education
    B.Sc. and M.Sc. Marshall University; Ph.D. Duke University
  • Research Interests/Experience
    Dr. Hunt can be found in the classroom teaching Organic Chemistry I and II for both majors and non-majors, and also guides students in a section of Independent Research II. His research interests consist of organic synthesis, heterocyclic chemistry, organolithium/metalation chemistry, and drug discovery/development. Another research interest is the development of new synthetic methodology centered on the construction of carbocyclic and heterocyclic systems with applications to the life sciences. He has 26 years of industrial experience primarily in the pharmaceutical and agricultural industry.  During his industrial experience, he held adjunct teaching positions at Marshall University (Graduate School), TCNJ, Stevens Institute of Technology (Graduate School), and East Carolina University.
  • Personal
    Outside of the classroom, Dr. Hunt enjoys spending time with his family, all types of music, traveling, golf, and college basketball- especially the Blue Devils.