Rate My Professor Maximiliane Boeckl

Maximiliane Boeckl, professionally known as Maxi Boeckl, is a faculty member in the Chemistry department at Everett Community College, where she teaches General Chemistry I with Lab (CHEM&161) and General Chemistry II with Lab (CHEM&162). Her academic journey began with a B.S. in Chemistry from Colorado State University, during which she engaged in natural product research focused on the isolation and synthesis of alkaloids from pine needles. This undergraduate work contributed to publications examining the piperidine alkaloid content in species of Picea (spruce) and Pinus (pine) from collections of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Boeckl's foundational research in organic natural products underscored her early interest in chemical synthesis and analysis.

Boeckl advanced her expertise with a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Washington, completed in 2000. Her doctoral research centered on organic synthesis, surface coatings, and surface analysis, specifically the development of organic compounds serving as one-molecule coatings on metal surfaces. These coatings were designed for applications in biomedical fields, sensors, nanoelectronics, and molecular motors, with analysis conducted using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning tunneling microscopy. Following her Ph.D., she conducted postdoctoral research in the Bioengineering Department at the University of Washington, concentrating on biomaterial development using hydrogels, drug release material development, and molecular coatings. Prior to joining Everett Community College in 2014, Boeckl served as Lead Scientist and Head of Operations and Manufacturing at Asemblon, Inc. There, she developed and synthesized organic compounds for molecular coatings on coinage metals and contributed to hydrogen fuel storage initiatives. Her extensive experience in academic research, bioengineering, and industrial chemistry applications informs her teaching in general chemistry, providing students with insights into both theoretical principles and practical implementations in chemistry.