Dr. Krise has broad, interdiscipliary research interests. Some of the projects his research group is working on include:
1. Elucidating the effects that high-frequency ultrasound have on the structure and function of (1) enzymes and other bioorganic/bioinorganic molecules and (2) nanomaterials. In particular, he is interested in determining the role of free-radical species generated during sonication in the possible deactivation or activation of enzymes and the structure and properties of nanomaterials.
2. Developing electrochemical techniques to determine ionic contaminents in commercial polymers.
3. Drs. Betty Jo Chitester (Gannon Unversity, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry) and Krise are studying the antibacterial properties of metal nanoparticles. These projects combine elements of inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry as well as biochemistry and molecular biology.
4. Drs. Betty Jo Chitester, Weslene Tallmadge (Gannon University, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry), and Krise are examining heavy metal content in spices obtained from bulk food stores.
Dr. Krise’s scholarly interests include pedagogically oriented research focused on improving chemistry education and student learning outcomes. His work includes the development of mastery-based learning modules; the design and implementation of flipped lecture and laboratory courses; the incorporation and assessment of STEM service-learning in chemistry curricula; and the development, implementation, and evaluation of writing-intensive and professional communication activities in experimental chemistry courses. He is also engaged in creating innovative laboratory exercises for non-major, general, physical, and inorganic chemistry courses.