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Dr Brinkman

Dennis W. Brinkman


Professor, Chemistry
Office: Science Hall 329
Phone: (765) 677-2632
Email: dennis.brinkman@indwes.edu

Dr. Brinkman joined the faculty at Indiana Wesleyan in 2000. His areas of specialty include analytical and environmental chemistry. At Indiana Wesleyan, Dr. Brinkman teaches both freshman and upperclass chemistry courses. He is the advisor for all chemistry majors.

Before coming to IWU, Dr. Brinkman spent 12 years doing research for the U.S. Department of Energy in the areas of processing heavy crude oils, synthetic crudes and hydrocarbon wastes. He then was research manager for an environmental services company for 12 years. He has published extensively and made many presentations on research in used oil recycling, fuel stability, and many other topics.

Dr. Brinkman currently resides in Sweetser with his wife, Joan, and two daughters.

Education B.S., Chemistry, Ottawa University, 1972
Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, University of Michigan, 1976

Professional Interests
Consultant to environmental services industry
Undergraduate research

Courses Taught
Introduction to Chemistry, General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab, Biological Chemistry Lab.

Professional Society Memberships
American Chemical Society
American Society for Testing & Materials