Dr. Michael Massiah, Associate Professor of Chemistry, spent the spring semester of 2026 as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Guyana in Georgetown, Guyana. He was hosted by the Chemistry Department in the College of Natural Sciences. While there, he taught organic chemistry for the Chemistry Department and biochemistry for the Biology Department.
Dr. Massaiah also created two green chemistry courses, one as an elective and one for third year chemistry majors. Furthermore, he is working on developing an MS program in Natural Products for the University of Guyana. As part of the MS in Natural Products program, Dr. Massiah intends to provide collaborative support to faculty at UG. He has helped several faculty with their research interest, utilizing his expertise as a chemist/biochemist.
On a lighter note, Dr. Massiah is enjoying the constant tropical weather (same temperatures range in the day and night) and even took up archery with the UG and National Archery Club!