Daniel Amarante is an assistant professor of chemistry, expanding access to high-quality STEM education for community-college students. As a professor at Hostos Community College, Daniel Amarante combines scientific research, curriculum innovation, and evidence-based pedagogy to help students build confidence, scientific literacy, and critical-thinking skills in chemistry and health-science pathways.
At Hostos Community College, Daniel Amarante designs and teaches introductory chemistry courses for students pursuing careers in nursing, dental hygiene, allied health, and STEM-related disciplines. His teaching emphasizes accessibility, structure, and real-world relevance, helping students connect chemistry concepts to health care, environmental issues, and everyday life.
Dr. Amarante’s scholarly and professional work also includes scientific research, curriculum innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His research background includes publications in inorganic chemistry and medicinal chemistry, particularly involving rhodium and platinum-series metal complexes.
Through the ADELANTE Research Grant, he advanced research focused on synthesizing and characterizing platinum-series metal complexes while connecting his scientific work to undergraduate learning opportunities. He also collaborates with faculty through COIL international partnerships and contributes to institutional initiatives focused on STEM innovation and educational equity.