Dr. Andrew J. Bonham is Professor and Department Chair at the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Metropolitan State University of Denver. He completed his PhD studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has received awards for excellence in teaching and mentorship in undergraduate research. His work focuses on areas including biosensors, DNA aptamers, computational structure prediction, bioinformatic analysis, data science, and engagement in teaching.