Chemistry Professor Emeritus Michael J. Sepaniak Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we commemorate the passing of Michael J. Sepaniak, professor emeritus of chemistry. Sepaniak joined the Department of Chemistry at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1981, where he spent nearly 40 years conducting research, teaching, and mentoring graduate students.
During his time at UT, Sepaniak investigated microfluidics, optical spectroscopy, and chemical sensing. He was a Paul and Wilma Ziegler Professor of Chemistry and served as department head from 1995 through 2003. Sepaniak retired in 2018, but maintained a post-retirement position with the department until 2020.
He will be greatly missed. The Department of Chemistry is grateful for his service and time at the university.