Professional Experience
Dr. Miner’s graduate research in organic chemistry focused on the development of new chemical methods for the synthesis of hydroperoxides and endocyclic peroxides using molecular oxygen as a source of oxygen atoms. Endocyclic peroxides are found in a range of biologically active natural products as well as in the leading treatment for malaria, Artemisinin. Dr. Miner’s research has also led to the development of new methods for the oxidation of the alkenes using molecular oxygen.