The WildKets are a group of quantum chemistry researchers at Daemen University exploring the molecular origins of interesting chemical and biological phenomena.
Quantum chemistry is a fascinating field at the intersection of chemistry, mathematics, physics, and computer science --- so no matter what your STEM background, you can be a WildKet! Our research group is growing, so there are a ton of exciting new projects for you to sink your teeth into! If you're interested in learning more about who we are and what we do, check out the recruitment slideshow!
Recent Publications
D. Brandon Magers, Victor H. Chavez, Benjamin G. Peyton, Dominic A. Sirianni, Ryan C. Fortenberry, Ashley Ringer McDonald
Teaching Programming across the Chemistry Curriculum, chapter 8, pp. 107-122
Building a Successful Computational Chemistry Laboratory
Jeffrey B. Schriber, Dominic A. Sirianni, George Flanagin, Carol A. Parish, Bill R. III Miller
Physical Chemistry Research at Undergraduate Institutions: Innovative and Impactful Approaches, Volume 1, chapter 5, pp. 69-83
A spin–flip study of the diradical isomers of pyrrole, furan, and thiophene
Zhijian Chen, Sebastian Mendoza-Gomez, Jean E. Azar-Tanguay, Christine M. F. Ancajas, Dominic A. Sirianni, Carol A. Parish
The Journal of Chemical Physics, vol. 161, 2024 Oct, p. 154304
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Research Projects
Killing Cancer is (Di)Radical!
Understanding the Bergman Cyclization: Producing Aromatic Diradicals for Anti-Tumor Applications
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Courses
Courses @ Daemen University
CHE 303/L: Biophysical Chemistry
Welcome to CHE 303/L: Biophysical Chemistry! This page will eventually contain a course outline, syllabus, and example assignments as well as other reference materials that Dr. Dom has either written or collected. Stay tuned!
Posts
You are Worth It
Academics often define ourselves by our work, our productivity, or our notoriety. But what happens to our self worth when work stops working? I wrote this blog for Voices of Academia to discuss my experiences in the academy, and to serve as a call to ... (Link)
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Contact
Dominic A. Sirianni, PhD
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
dsiriann [at] daemen [dot] edu
Department of Natural Sciences
Duns Scotus 337B
Department of Natural Sciences
Daemen University
4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226
