Monika L. Eckenberg

Dr. Monika Eckenberg’s research interest includes organic chemistry and biochemistry with the focus on Green Chemistry and interdisciplinary projects between Chemistry, Microbiology and Biochemistry.

Organic Chemistry I lecture and lab

Organic Chemistry II lecture and lab

General Chemistry I lab

Medicinal Chemistry

J. Rohr, M. Schönewolf, G. Udvarnoki, K. Eckardt, G. Schumann, C. Wagner, J.M. Beale, S.D. Sorey, Investigations on the Biosynthesis of the Angucycline Group Antibiotics Aquayamycin and the Urdamycins A and B. Results from the Structural Analysis of Novel Blocked Mutant Products, J.Org. Chem. 58, 2547 – 2551, 1993

M. Schönewolf, J. Rohr, Biosynthesewege zu Pyrrolen, GIT Fachzeitschrift fuer das Laboratorium 36, 524 -535, 1992

M. Schönewolf, J. Rohr. Biogenesis of the Carbon Skeleton of Glycerinopyrin: A New Biosynthetic Pathway for Pyrroles, Angew. Chem. Intern. Edition 30, 183 - 185, 1991

M. Schönewolf, S. Grabley, K. Huetter, M. Machinek, J. Wink, A. Zeeck, J. Rohr. Glycerinopyrin, a novel Metabolite from Streptomyces violaceus, Liebigs Ann. Chem. 77 – 80, 1990

Chandwani, M., Eckenberg, M. Exploring the Feasibility of Corn and Canola Oil in Alkyd Resin Paint Production. SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference, Binghamton, NY, 2025.

Ruffler, K., Eckenberg, M. The Effect of Artificial Sweeteners on Gut Bacteria. Presented at the SUNY Purchase Undergraduate Research Conference, Buffalo, NY, 2022

Senior Projects

2025 – 2026

Ansah, E., Effects of Drying on the Antioxidant, Carotenoids, and Phenolic Compounds of Guava Leaves. Presented at the James Utter Natural and Social Science Research Symposium, Purchase College SUNY, 2026.

Burney, Z., Exploring the Antimicrobial Properties of Honey and Propolis. Presented at the James Utter Natural and Social Science Research Symposium, Purchase College SUNY, 2026.

Garg, P., Investigating Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Photodegradation Methodology

Sibaweihi, H., Investigating the Antimicrobial Potential in Plant-Based Skincare Formulations. Presented at the James Utter Natural and Social Science Research Symposium, Purchase College SUNY, 2026.

2024 - 2025

Al-Khaliki, K., Eckenberg, M. Exploring the Effect of Cooking on Capsaicin and Antioxidant Properties in Peppers. Presented at the James Utter Natural and Social Science Research Symposium, Purchase College SUNY, 2025.

Chandwani, M., Eckenberg, M. Exploring the Feasibility of Corn and Canola Oil in Alkyd Resin Paint Production. Presented at the James Utter Natural and Social Science Research Symposium, Purchase College SUNY, 2025.

Dring, A., Green Chemistry

Macorde, E., Synthesizing and Investigating an Antimicrobial Quaternary Ammonium Compound as a Wax Coating for Apples. Presented at the James Utter Natural and Social Science Research Symposium, Purchase College SUNY, 2025.

2023 - 2024

D’Amico-Martinez, L., Biodiesel Production from the algae Spirulina and other plant precursors. Presented at the SUNY Purchase Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024.

Kunam, S., Exploring Synergistic Antibacterial Effects of Garam Masala. Presented at the SUNY Purchase Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024.

Podlesskaya, P., Extraction, Quantification and Bacterial Efficacy of Polyphenols from Honey

Seifen, C., Investigating the Antimicrobial Properties of Ammonium Thioglycolate on Escherichia coli. Presented at the SUNY Purchase Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2024.

2022 - 2023

Casio, H., Eckenberg, M. Green Chemistry: Possible use of zeolites as catalysts for an aldol reaction and their potential for catalytic oxidation reactions. Presented at the SUNY Purchase Undergraduate Research Symposium 2023.

Weismann, N., Eckenberg, M. Kinetic Studies of an acidic catalyzed Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction and attemps of zeolite catalyzed alternative reactions. Presented at the SUNY Purchase Undergraduate Research Symposium 2023.

2021 - 2022

Gahold, S., Study of the use of zeolites in an aldol reaction toward a Green Synthesis method

Islam, S., Electronic Cigarette Analysis

Iype, H., Hydrogenation Reactions and their Mechanisms

Peygumbari, Z., Qualitative and quantitative determination of multiple types of adulterations in honey and their effect on physiochemical properties of honey.

Ruffler, K., Eckenberg, M. The Effect of Artificial Sweeteners on Gut Bacteria. Presented at the SUNY Purchase Undergraduate Research Symposium 2022.

2020 - 2021

Freycinet, Y., A green approach: The use of zeolites in organic chemical synthesis

Gaige, B., Decomposition of polyurethanes and polyesters by Aspergillus tubingensis

McNamee, C., Chemistry of Phthalates in Cosmetics and Consumer Products and the subsequent consequences to our health

Nazzal, K., Detecting per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water supplies

Perez, C., Antioxidant capacity in black tea with addition of different milks

2019 – 2020

Fourati, I., Green chemistry Aspects in Friedel-Crafts Alkylation Reactions

2016 – 2017

Anghel, D., The effect and mechanism of different medications on DHD

Ogulnick, J., Synthesis of thioethers

OConnell, M., Green Chemistry: Zeolites as catalysts

2015 – 2016

Adrover, L., Eckenberg, M. Green Chemistry Wittig Reaction. Presented at the SUNY Purchase Undergraduate Research Symposium 2016.

Ortega-Cardona, J., Chloroflexus aurantiacus a CO2 fixating strain from hot springs – Fermentation and Product search. Presented at the SUNY Purchase Undergraduate Research Symposium 2016.

Siriotis, M., Synthesis of alpha-oxo carboxylic acids

2014 – 2015

Amaro, G., Synthesis of alpha-oxo carboxylic acids

Betancur, J., Synthesis of ethers

De Jes Diaz Collante, J., Synthesis of alpha-oxo carboxylic acids

Rodriguez, M., Synthesis of alpha-oxo carboxylic acids

Sanchez, L., Chloroflexus aurantiacus a CO2 fixating strain from hot springs – Fermentation and Product search