Robert Desiderato Jr.

Submitted By jd0307 on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 1:35pm

Robert Desiderato Jr., 83, of Denton, Professor Emeritus of chemistry who worked at UNT from 1966 to 2004, died Dec. 30. 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.

Robert Desiderato Jr., 83, of Denton, Professor Emeritus of chemistry who worked at UNT from 1966 to 2004, died Dec. 30. 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.

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