Welcome to the Mojica Research Group at Pace University
Dr. Elmer-Rico E. Mojica heads a dynamic research group predominantly comprised of undergraduate students. Their primary focus is the in-depth analysis of small molecules and biomolecules using a range of advanced analytical methods. These include various spectroscopic techniques (absorbance, fluorescence, infra-red, Raman, and CD), chromatographic methods (GC and LC), and electroanalytical methods (voltammetry and potentiometry).
The team engages in diverse studies, delving into the properties and interactions of (bio)molecules with other chemicals. Notably, they emphasize the analysis of everyday materials and consumer products, aiming to captivate students' interest in understanding the chemical structures and their influence on material properties. The research extensively explores nutraceuticals, with a significant emphasis on bee and tea products. The studies delve into the biological activities of these products, focusing particularly on antioxidant activity and its correlation with phenolic content.
Beyond nutraceuticals, the group examines consumer products, exploring the relationship between their structures and properties. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs become a subject of scrutiny, with experimental IR and Raman analyses compared with theoretical calculations. The research scope expands to encompass emerging contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, reflecting the group's commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in their projects.
Dr. Elmer-Rico E. Mojica heads a dynamic research group predominantly comprised of undergraduate students. Their primary focus is the in-depth analysis of small molecules and biomolecules using a range of advanced analytical methods. These include various spectroscopic techniques (absorbance, fluorescence, infra-red, Raman, and CD), chromatographic methods (GC and LC), and electroanalytical methods (voltammetry and potentiometry).
The team engages in diverse studies, delving into the properties and interactions of (bio)molecules with other chemicals. Notably, they emphasize the analysis of everyday materials and consumer products, aiming to captivate students' interest in understanding the chemical structures and their influence on material properties. The research extensively explores nutraceuticals, with a significant emphasis on bee and tea products. The studies delve into the biological activities of these products, focusing particularly on antioxidant activity and its correlation with phenolic content.
Beyond nutraceuticals, the group examines consumer products, exploring the relationship between their structures and properties. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs become a subject of scrutiny, with experimental IR and Raman analyses compared with theoretical calculations. The research scope expands to encompass emerging contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, reflecting the group's commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in their projects.