Greg M. Swain

Professor, Chemistry

314 Chemistry
517-355-9715 x229
E-mail: swain@chemistry.msu.edu

Research Interests:
Dr. Swain's research interests lie in ectroanalytical chemistry and the development of new electrode materials for pollutant analysis. Research in Swain's group is at the crossroads between physical electrochemistry, material science, and chemical analysis. The growth, characterization, and application of electrically conducting diamond thin films represent a major focus in his lab. Diamond electrodes possess outstanding properties that render them useful for several electrochemical technologies. Not only is Dr. Swain focused on applying these interesting electrode materials in electrochemical applications but he also seeks to understand how the physical, chemical, and electronic properties of the materials affect their electrochemical response. The research on this project seeks (i ) to use diamond microelectrodes for in vitro chronoamperometric measurements of neurotransmitter release and microcapillary separation techniques coupled with electrochemical detection for the analysis of catecholamine neurotransmitters and metabolites in biological fluids, and (ii) to apply these tools to the study of sympathetic neural control mechanisms of arteries and veins in hypertension. A goal is to gain a better understanding of how the sympathetic nervous system influences the development and maintenance of hypertension, and what effect chronic hypertension has on the cardiovascular system function and resistance to disease.

Educational Background:
University of Texas at Dallas, B.A., Chemistry, 1985
University of Kansas, Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, 1991

Selected Professional Activities:
Dr. Swain's honors include a visiting professor fellowship from INPG-CNRS in Grenoble, France in 2001 and a Young Investigator Award from the Society of Electroanalytical Chemistry in 1998. He completed postdoctoral training at Auburn University and at ToHoku University in Japan.

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