Eric Parsons, Ph.D.

Dr. Eric Parsons began working at Ohio University as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in 2023. Before coming to Ohio University, he worked as a Chemistry Instructor at Marietta College, starting in 2020.

Dr. Parsons earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry in 2022 from Ohio University, where he focused his research on the synthesis of small molecule antibiotic compounds. Before coming to Athens for his graduate studies, Dr. Parsons graduated as the Salutatorian of the 2015-2016 class at Marietta College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biology.

He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio University in 2008, majoring in German. Dr. Parsons will be teaching General Chemistry courses, as well as Organic Chemistry courses, at Ohio University.