Professor Of Chemistry
Current
Jul 2017 - Present
AeroLeads people directory · profile
John Sowa Email & Phone Number
Professor of Chemistry, Governors State University, University Park, IL 60484
at
Governors State University
1 work email found
@govst.edu
3 phones found area 708 and 973
LinkedIn matched
✓ Verified July 2026
4 data sources
Profile completeness 100%
Current company
Role
Professor of Chemistry, Governors State University, University Park, IL 60484
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Who is John Sowa? Overview
A concise factual answer block for searchers comparing this professional profile.
Quick answer
John Sowa is listed as Professor of Chemistry, Governors State University, University Park, IL 60484 at Governors State University, based in Greater Chicago Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at govst.edu, phone signal with area code 708, 973, and a matched LinkedIn profile for John Sowa.
John Sowa previously worked as Professor Of Chemistry at Governors State University and Chair, Division of Chemistry and Biological Sciences at Governors State University. John Sowa holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry from Iowa State University.
Company email context
Email format at Governors State University
This section adds company-level context without repeating John Sowa's masked contact details.
{first_initial}{last}@govst.edu
86% confidence
AeroLeads found 1 current-domain work email signal for John Sowa. Compare company email patterns before reaching out.
Profile bio
About John Sowa
I am Professor of Chemistry at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois specializing in the area of organic chemistry. Governors State offers the following chemistry degrees:BS in Chemistry (ACS Certified)andMS in Analytical ChemistryMy teaching is in the area of synthetic and mechanistic organic chemistry, spectroscopy and general education courses in chemistry. My research covers the areas of organometallic chemistry, transition metal-based catalysis, asymmetric catalysis, environmental chemistry and chemistry of phase separations.Governors State University is located 30 miles south of downtown Chicago. It is easily accessed by bike, car and train. Our campus is on a 750 acre prairie with a nice circle of 50 acres of teaching, research, dormitory and physical plant buildings. Come Visit!
Listed skills include Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Hplc, and 26 others.
Current workplace
John Sowa's current company
Company context helps verify the profile and gives searchers a useful next step.
8 roles · 36 years
John Sowa work experience
A career timeline built from the work history available for this profile.
Chair, Division Of Chemistry And Biological Sciences
In charge teaching and research for the Chemistry Department and the Biology Department.
Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
Co-Guest Editor
Acs Chemical Reviews
Co-guess editor with Prof. Jack R. Norton on a special issue dedicated to Transition Metal Hydrides. The edition was published on August 10, 2016!
2015 - Aug 2016
Visiting Scientist
I worked in the research group of Prof. Donna G. Blackmond. My expertise was kinetics and mechanisms of organometallic reactions.
Mar 2015 - Aug 2015
Scientist, Ph.D. Chemist, Award Winning Communicator, Inventor, Business Advisor
Sowa Chemistry Consulting Llc
I started this LLC in 2012 to formalize my 14 years of expertise in providing practical technical solutions to the private sector, teaching organic chemistry within corporations and as a platform for monetizing patents. SCC LLC has established a track record of: A. Providing technical solutions based-on sound fundamental chemical principles.Result 1: helped a mid-sized biotech company its position for FDA filing by helping them develop a new mechanism of action of a pharmaceutical product.Result 2: helped a leading global pharmaceutical company solve a structure of an unknown impurity.Result 3: helped develop a new catalytic process that was scaled to pilot plant for development of a late stage drug.B. Developing and delivering unique programs that facilitate enhanced technical collaboration across scientific disciplines to companies ranging from Biotech start-ups to Fortune 50 Pharmaceutical companies.Result 1: Delivered >25 reviews of organic chemistry successfully up-dating >300 corporate chemists' knowledge of basic organic chemistry.Result 2: Developed and delivered >6 advanced organic chemistry reaction and mechanisms workshops to promote knowledge growth within companies.Result 3: Prepared an interactive 130+ page set of notes to help retain knowledge and promote continuing development.C. Patent Development, Developed an innovative, patent pending, approach to separating water from organic solvents utilizing principles of green and sustainable chemistry.
Mar 2012 - Aug 2015
Consultant (1998 - 2013) And Associate Scientific Director (2014)
I worked with this prime consulting client as a science and business advisor which developed into an opportunity to fill a temporary leadership role leading to the following achievements:- 1st scientist to liaison between chemistry/microbiology and sterilization.- 1st scientist to lead method development program in chemistry.- Expanded capabilities and accuracy in chromatography.- Technical writing expert: USP, EP methods, internal SOPs, technical reports.- Integrated sales, marketing, customer services with technical services.
1998 - 2014
~16 yrs
Professor, Research, Leader
Hired as Assistant Professor (1994), promoted Associate Professor (2002), promoted Professor (2009) - Taught & Developed 20 years of courses in organic,organometallic,spectroscopy,inorganic, environmental and analytical chemistry. - Supervised research at the BS, MS and PhD levels in the fields of organic, analytical and environmental chemistry. *Excellent writer: Co-authored 25+ publications, 1 Patent Application and 1 book on Catalysis *Excellent mentor and supervisor: Produced 12+ PhD dissertations *Excellent grantsmanship: Raised >$2M in grant funding for research projects.- Lead multi-disciplinary response (Chemistry, Biology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science) to the 2010 BP Oil spill leading to $600K in funding.- Project Shepherd (2003 – 2007). *Academic liaison for 60,000 SF expansion of the science building. *Delivered $40M project on-time and on-budget. *Experienced in construction codes, safety management, hazardous material management. *Kept all research and teaching programs operating during project! *Helped design teaching and research labs. *Held TV and newspaper interviews, designed marketing materials, conducted “hard-hat” tours. Helped raise >$5M for construction.In addition, I played leadership roles as: Director of Undergraduate Studies, Associate Department Chair, Member of the Safety Committee, Associate Dean, Chair of College of Arts and Science Faculty, Visiting Research Scientist (Merck Process Research), Visiting Professor (University of Hull, Wuhan University).
1994 - 2014
~20 yrs
Postdoctoral Research Associate & Instructor
Postdoctoral fellow under Paul Gassman and Kent Mann *Conducted research in Organic, Organometallic, Organofluorine and Materials(Sensors) Chemistry *Co-authored 4 papers and co-authored 2 US PatentsInstructor: Taught Organic Chemistry for 4 semestersActivities: American Chemical Society, ACS Project SEED, Department softball team
1991 - Aug 1994
2 education records
John Sowa education
Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry
Iowa State University
B.S., Chemistry
Manhattan University
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about John Sowa
Quick answers generated from the profile data available on this page.
What company does John Sowa work for?
John Sowa works for Governors State University.
What is John Sowa's role at Governors State University?
John Sowa is listed as Professor of Chemistry, Governors State University, University Park, IL 60484 at Governors State University.
What is John Sowa's email address?
AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @govst.edu for John Sowa at Governors State University.
What is John Sowa's phone number?
AeroLeads has found 3 phone signal(s) with area code 708, 973 for John Sowa at Governors State University.
Where is John Sowa based?
John Sowa is based in Greater Chicago Area, United States while working with Governors State University.
What companies has John Sowa worked for?
John Sowa has worked for Governors State University, Acs Chemical Reviews, The Scripps Research Institute, Sowa Chemistry Consulting Llc, and Gibraltar Laboratories.
How can I contact John Sowa?
You can use AeroLeads to view verified contact signals for John Sowa at Governors State University, including work email, phone, and LinkedIn data when available.
What schools did John Sowa attend?
John Sowa holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry from Iowa State University.
What skills is John Sowa known for?
John Sowa is listed with skills including Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Hplc, Research, Nmr, Chromatography, and Science.
Find 750M verified contacts
Search by job title, company, industry, location, and seniority. Export verified B2B contact data when you need it.
Start free trial