Credit:
Courtesy of Saint Louis University
Bruce Kowert, 84, of St. Louis, Missouri, died March 20, 2026.
“Bruce started on the faculty at Saint Louis University in 1977. During his career, he taught over 10,000 students in 16 different courses, including general chemistry and physical chemistry. In 2009, the Student Government Association awarded him a Faculty Excellence Award. Bruce was a dedicated researcher, publishing 35 articles in physical chemistry journals. His research focused on molecular motion, measuring translational diffusion constants, and using electron spin resonance to investigate rotational diffusion of paramagnetic solutes. As an emeritus professor, he was still a daily presence in the department, diligently working on manuscripts.”—Scott Martin and Steve Buckner, colleagues
Most recent title: Emeritus professor of chemistry, Saint Louis University
Education: BS, chemistry, 1964, and PhD, physical chemistry, 1971, University of Texas at Austin
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