Dr Robert Desiderato

Faculty Member at UNT for nearly 40 years from 1966-2004.
A.B. 1961, Columbia College
Ph.D., 1966, Rice Univeristy
Postdoctoral Researcher, 1965-66, Univeristy of Pittsburgh
Postdoctoral Researcher, Summer 1969, Oak Ridge National Lab

Dr. Desiderato joined UNT to initiate research in X-ray studies of compounds to elucidate chemical structures. His research carried him frequently to the Oak Ridge Science Center during summer months.

At UNT — where he was known to his students as “Dr. D” — he was active in Alpha Chi Sigma, the national professional chemistry society, and served as the Beta Eta chapter advisor for more than 30 years. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and his doctorate at Rice University. He enjoyed pizza, crossword puzzles, trivia, his Get Classy with Bob music hour and helping people in need.