Scott Saavedra

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor at the BIO5 Institute
Professor of Optical Sciences
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Chemical Sciences 128
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
The University of Arizona
1306 E. University Blvd.
P.O. Box 210041
Tucson, AZ 85721-0041

Specific Research Interests: 

  • Bioanalytical chemistry.
  • Surface spectroscopy and spectroelectrochemistry.
  • Waveguides and interfacial optics.
  • Chemical and biological sensors.
  • Biointerfaces and biomaterials.
  • Photovoltaic materials.

Degree(s)

  • Ph.D., Duke University, 1986
  • B.S., University of Maryland, 1981