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Research in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry spans the full range of modern chemical science, from fundamental studies of molecular structure and reactivity to applications in medicine, energy, materials and environmental systems. Faculty and graduate students collaborate across traditional disciplinary boundaries to address complex scientific challenges using experimental, computational and theoretical approaches.
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Analytical Chemistry
Analytical chemistry focuses on developing and applying techniques that identify and measure chemical substances. Researchers design advanced instrumentation and sensing technologies to detect molecules in complex systems, supporting applications in environmental monitoring, biomedical diagnostics and materials characterization.
Computational & Theoretical Chemistry
Computational and theoretical chemistry uses advanced modeling and simulation to understand the behavior of molecules and chemical reactions. Researchers develop and apply quantum chemical methods and computational tools to predict molecular structure, reaction pathways and materials properties.
This research informs environmental management, hazard mitigation and sustainability planning.
Physical Chemistry
Physical chemistry examines the fundamental principles governing chemical systems using the tools of physics and mathematics. Research includes spectroscopy, molecular dynamics, surface and interfacial chemistry, energy conversion and the development of new experimental and computational techniques.
Analytical Chemistry
Faculty in analytical chemistry develop and apply techniques to identify and measure chemical substances in complex systems. Their research focuses on molecular detection, instrumentation development and chemical analysis with applications in environmental monitoring, biomedical diagnostics and materials characterization.
Biochemistry
Faculty in biochemistry investigate the chemical processes that underlie living systems. Their research explores the structure and function of proteins, enzymes and biomolecules, advancing understanding of biological mechanisms and supporting applications in medicine, biotechnology and chemical biology.
Computational & Theoretical Chemistry
Faculty in computational and theoretical chemistry use advanced modeling and simulation to understand molecular structure, chemical reactions and materials behavior. Their work applies quantum chemistry and computational tools to predict chemical properties and guide experimental discovery.
Inorganic Chemistry
Faculty in inorganic chemistry study the structure, bonding and reactivity of metals and coordination compounds. Their research includes catalyst design, materials development and investigations of metal-based systems relevant to energy, synthesis and biological chemistry.
Organic Chemistry
Faculty in organic chemistry develop new methods for constructing and transforming carbon-based molecules. Their work spans synthetic methodology, natural product synthesis and the design of molecules with applications in medicine, materials science and chemical biology.
Physical Chemistry
Faculty in physical chemistry investigate the fundamental principles governing chemical systems using experimental and theoretical approaches. Their research includes spectroscopy, molecular dynamics, energy transfer and studies of chemical processes at surfaces and interfaces.
