Dr. Korendovych received his PhD from Tufts University for his work on oxygen activation. He then moved on to the University of Pennsylvania Medical School where he developed small protein catalysts. Since 2011, he has taught at Syracuse University. His current research interests are focused on discovery of antimicrobial drugs as well as creating biosensors for metals. Dr. Korendovych is a recipient of the 2007 Young Investigator Award from the American Chemical Society in Inorganic Chemistry.