Dr. Vohs has been a faculty member at Saint Vincent College since 2005 where he teaches courses across the chemistry curriculum from General Chemistry to Advanced Chemical Synthesis. As an inorganic chemist, his research interests are in organometallic synthesis, particularly the synthesis of organometallic complexes possessing large organic ligands. Such ligands aid in the stabilization of highly reactive metal centers and metal-metal bonds. Dr. Vohs also teaches a course for non-science majors called Chemistry of Cooking that is all about the science, techniques, and chemistry of food. In addition, Dr. Vohs serves as the advisor to the St. Vincent College Cooking Club.
Dr. Vohs also has an interest in science apologetics; he is a Community Scholar with the Reasons to Believe organization, a science-faith ministry that promotes the integration of science, theology, and philosophy.
Dr. Vohs resides in Greensburg with his wife, four children, and two dogs. He enjoys gardening, hunting, and kayaking.
Education
PhD, The University of Georgia BS, The College of Charleston
Courses
Chemistry of Cooking and Lab General Chemistry I and Lab General Chemistry II and Lab Inorganic Chemistry Research Laboratory Special Topics in Chemistry
Selected Publications
“Hafnium complexes with versatile β-diketiminate ligands: Synthesis, spectroscopic investigation, and volatility study” in Inorg. Chim. Acta, 426, 2015, 71-79. Patil, S.A., Medina, P.A., Antic, A., Ziller, J.W., Vohs, J.K., Fahlman, B.D.
“Hafnium(IV) chloride complexes with chelating β-ketiminate ligands: Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization and volatility study.” Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 148, 2015, 223-231. Patil, S.A., Medina, P.A., Antic, A., Ziller, J.W., Vohs, J.K.; Fahlman, B.D.
“Chemistry of Cooking: A Course for Non-Science Majors” Chapter 3, in Using Food to Stimulate Interest in the Chemistry Classroom, edited by Keith Symcox, 2013, published by the American Chemical Society. Vohs, J.K.
“Formic acid: A low-cost, mild, ecofriendly, and highly efficient catalyst for the rapid synthesis of β-enaminones” Synthetic Communications, 2013, 43, 2349-2364. Patil, S.A.; Medina, P.A. Gonzalez-Flores, D., Vohs, J.K., Dever, S., Pineda, L.W., Montero, M.L.; Fahlman, B.D.
“From Concept to Construction: The New Science Pavilion at Saint Vincent College” Chapter 7, in Innovations and Renovations: Designing the Teaching Laboratory, edited by Lynne A. O’Connell; 2013, published by the American Chemical Society. Gravelle, S.J., Fish, C.L., Fisher, M.A., and Vohs, J.K.
