Ian Rhile, Ph.D.

Ian Rhile earned his B.S. from Ursinus College and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Cornell University. After a postdoctoral appointment at the University of Washington, Dr. Rhile joined Albright College in 2005. He has taught courses in general chemistry and organic chemistry and recently taught a course on the science of food and cooking. In 2011, he received the Dr. Henry P. and M. Paige Laughlin Annual Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching for his efforts in teaching. An organic chemist, Dr. Rhiles research interests are in the areas of physical and mechanistic organic chemistry, with a focus on atomic orbitals and proton-coupled electron transfer. Dr. Rhile has served on multiple committees, including the Middle States Reaccreditation Steering Committee, and has chaired both the Educational Policy Council and Advisory Committee on Rank and Tenure. In addition, he has been the faculty advisor to the Student Government Association and Pride+. The Albright PRIDE award, which he received in 2013, recognized his multi-dimensional contributions to our community.