Organic Chemistry (9th Global Edition) – Wade/Simek – eBook

About The Author

Jan W. Simek

Dr. Jan Simek began lab work in synthesizing natural products that turned into research in hop extracts for the Kalamazoo Spice Extraction Company. After getting a master’s degree from Stanford University, Dr. Simek worked in the pharmaceutical industry, synthesizing compounds designed to control diabetes and atherosclerosis and assisting in isolating anti-cancer antibiotics from natural sources. Returning to Stanford University, Dr. Simek completed his Ph.D. with the legendary Professor Carl Djerassi, who developed the first synthesis of steroidal oral contraceptives.

Dr. Simek’s 35-year teaching career was spent primarily at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he received the university’s Distinguished Teaching Award. Other teaching experiences include Albion College, the University of Colorado at Boulder, Kalamazoo College, and the University of California at Berkeley. In addition to his pharmaceutical research, he has industrial experience investigating dyes, surfactants, and liquid crystals, and he continues to consult for the biotechnology industry.

Leroy G. Wade

Dr. Leroy G. Wade got his B. A. from Rice in 1969 and then went to Harvard University, where he researched with Professor James D. White. While at Harvard, he served as the Head Teaching Fellow for the organic laboratories. He was strongly influenced by the teaching methods of two master educators, Professors Leonard K. Nash, and Frank H. Westheimer. After completing his Ph.D. at Harvard in 1974, Dr. Wade joined the chemistry faculty at Colorado State University.

Over fifteen years at Colorado State, Dr. Wade taught organic chemistry to thousands of students working toward careers in all areas of biology, chemistry, human medicine, veterinary medicine, and environmental studies. He also authored research papers in organic synthesis and chemical education and eleven books reviewing current research in organic synthesis.