Dr. Jeffry Madura was recently recognized with a Duquesne University Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship.

Chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry in Duquesne’s Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Madura was acknowledged for his award by Duquesne President Charles J. Dougherty at the University’s annual Convocation on Sept. 7.

Madura, who has been at Duquesne since 1998, specializes in computational chemistry and biophysics. He is co-founder of the University’s Center for Computational Sciences, has authored numerous articles and book chapters, and has lectured extensively. Madura was recently recruited to co-author the latest edition of one of the leading chemistry textbooks in Canada. He has served as an investigator on grant proposals totaling more than $3 million.

He resides in Pleasant Hills with his wife.

Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.

This release was posted on Thursday, September 27th, 2007 at 4:06 pm and is filed under Appointments & Awards.