Dr. Charles (Chuck) Henry, Professor of Chemistry and Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at Colorado State University is stepping in as Interim-Chair. He is taking over the position from Professor Matt Shores. He has been with the Chemistry Department since August of 2002, and served as Department Chair. He will continue his professorial duties and research as well.

Professor Henry’s research centers on lab-on-a-chip and microfluidic technologies, enabling low-cost, high-performance sensors for applications such as environmental monitoring, clinical diagnostics, and public health. Through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates electrochemistry, materials science, and microfabrication, he has advanced the detection of pollutants, pathogens, and biomarkers, producing a substantial body of peer-reviewed publications and patents.