Education and Professional Experience
- Professor of Chemistry (Physical Chemistry), Northern Kentucky University, 2023 – present
- Associate Professor of Chemistry (Physical Chemistry), Northern Kentucky University, 2014 – 2023
- Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Physical Chemistry), Northern Kentucky University, 2008 – 2014
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Dame Radiation Laboratory, 2007 – 2008
- Ph.D. Chemistry, The Ohio State University, March 2007
Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Nucleic Acid Bases in Solution
- B.A. Chemistry, Computer Science minor, Case Western Reserve University, 2001
Honors, Awards, and Fellowships
- University Excellence in Research/Creative Activity Mentoring Award, Northern Kentucky University, 2023 – 2024
- University Excellence in Teaching and Instruction Award, Northern Kentucky University, 2015 – 2016
- Outstanding Junior Faculty Member, College of Arts and Sciences, Northern Kentucky University, 2012 – 2013
Research
The research interests of Dr. Hare's undergraduate research group focus on the photophysics and photochemistry of small molecules of environmental concern, particularly estrogens and other endocrine-disrupting compounds. He employs both experimental techniques (including UV/VIS, steady-state and time resolved fluoresecence, and high resolution mass spectrometry) and computational chemistry to investigate the solvent-dependent behavior and excited-state dynamics of these molecules and their UV transformation products.
Additionally, he has explored the use of AI in physical chemistry laboratories and has collaborated with other chemists and biologists on projects ranging from unusual NMR couplings to following pollutant levels in mice using mass spectrometry.
Publications
Dr. Hare has mentored over 60 undergraduates leading to 8 publications with 35 undergraduate student co-authors and 6 faculty co-authors since coming to Northern Kentucky University. He and his students have given over 75 poster and oral presentations in that time.
Google Scholar: Patrick M. Hare at Google Scholar
ORCID: Patrick M. Hare's ORCID
Teaching
Dr. Hare has extensive teaching expertise in the field of chemistry, particularly in physical chemistry. He has developed and taught a wide range of courses, including General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy, and Quantum Mechanics. His innovative approach to teaching is evident in his integration of AI tools in chemistry education, the redesign of curricula to enhance student learning, and the development of new laboratory experiments.
Select Courses Taught
- Physical Chemistry 1, 2, and lab (CHE 360, 361, 362L)
- General Chemistry 1 and lab (CHE 120, 120L)
- Molecular Spectroscopy and lab (CHE 460/L)
- Chemistry Information and Writing (CHE 391W)
- Chemistry Seminar (CHE 400)
- Decoding Artifacts with Chemistry (HNR 310)
- Quantum Mechanics (CHE 560/PHY 460)
- Introduction to STEM 1 and 2 (SCI 100, 101)
Service
Dr. Hare is the founder and editor-in-chief of Nýsa, the NKU Journal of Student Research, is a member of the American Chemical Society’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board, and has served as the Program Assessment Coordinator for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry since 2014.