Armen Nazarian, MS, BS
Fall 1980 - Fall 2120
Current Position
Biography
I am an educator and synthetic organic chemist with a passion for teaching. Over the past four years, I have taught general and organic chemistry courses in both virtual and in-person settings, focusing on creating engaging course content and designing effective online learning experiences. I am certified in online course design and take pride in developing multimedia materials that inspire and empower students to succeed.
In addition to my teaching experience, I’ve contributed to drug discovery projects targeting therapeutic areas like SARS-CoV-2 antivirals, gastrointestinal inflammation, and malaria antiparasitics. My goal is to make a meaningful impact in both education and drug discovery by sharing my expertise and enthusiasm for science.
Degrees
M.Sc., Organic Chemistry, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, California, United StatesDissertation: Synthesis of Azinomycin-Nogalomycin Hybrid Congeners
B.Sc., Applied Chemistry, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
Professional Licensures and Certifications (All other/non-healthcare)
Designing Your Online Class, April 2023, Quality Matters, California, United States
Teaching Online, December 2022, Quality Matters, California, United States
