Department of Chemistry
Dr. Owen Fletcher
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Faculty profile
About Dr. Owen Fletcher
Owen Fletcher teaches Organic Chemistry and supervises senior chemistry research capstone projects. His laboratory research focuses on synthetic methodology, reaction mechanisms, and sustainable catalytic processes. He trains chemistry undergraduates in multistep organic synthesis and spectroscopic analysis.
Dr. Owen Fletcher is a member of the Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Organic synthesis
- Reaction mechanisms
- Catalysis
- Spectroscopic characterization
Contact
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 316
- Building
- Meridian Science Center
Fall 2026 office hours
- Tuesday & Friday, 9:00–10:30 a.m.
In person, Meridian Science Center 316 - Wednesday, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 4 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| CHEM 350 | Biochemistry | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| CHEM 490 | Senior Research Chemistry Capstone | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.