He received a B.S. in chemistry from Butler University and later went on to earn a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry at Loyola University Chicago where he studied ligand design and coordination chemistry. He began his career at Lewis University in the fall of 2014, and has taught courses at all levels in the chemistry department including general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and advanced inorganic chemistry. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he also mentors students in research. Kissel’s research group focuses on ligand design and coordination chemistry in a variety of different applications including bioinorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and materials sciences. His group is particularly interested in metal organic frameworks and their application in a diverse range of scientific fields.