Pat is a former Ohio Eminent Scholar and professor of Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati. He served as the Vice President for Research for the University of Cincinnati from 2016 through 2025 where he oversaw unprecedented growth in sponsored awards and research expenditures. As a researcher, he has served as a PI on over $12-million in state and federal funding. Throughout his 30+ year scientific career, he has partnered with numerous companies to deliver technical and scientific advances to move their business forward. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a lifetime member of Phi Kappa Phi.