In partnership with the NSF and the NIH: The Mo Lab and antibiotics discovery

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Upcoming Seminars & Events

George Burslem

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics
University of Pennsylvania
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics


TBA

Wed, Sep. 10, 2025, 4:30pm
Taylor Auditorium, Frick Chemistry Lab B02
Host: Chris Chang
Chemical Biology

The Semmelhack Lecture: Robert G. Bergman

The Gerald E. K. Branch Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus; Professor of the Graduate School
University of California, Berkeley
Department of Chemistry, Chemical Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory


The Application of Physical Organic Methods to the Investigation of Organometallic Reaction Mechanisms

Mon, Sep. 15, 2025, 4:30pm
Taylor Auditorium, Frick Chemistry Lab B02
Host: Jose Roque
Catalysis / Synthesis

Ilia Solov’yov

Professor, Group Leader
Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
Department of Physics


TBA

Mon, Sep. 22, 2025, 4:30pm
Taylor Auditorium, Frick Chemistry Lab B02
Host: Sharon Hammes-Schiffer
Theoretical Chemistry

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Our Faculty

Innovation & Collaboration Fueling Progress

Faculty in the Department of Chemistry value collegiality, innovation and scientific rigor. As a community we are committed to excellence in research and education.

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Our Collaborations

Breaking Boundaries

In pursuit of solutions to chemistry's biggest challenges, researchers follow their scientific curiosity, often leading to valuable collaborations beyond their research area.

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Our Facilities

State-of-the-art Facilities

The Department of Chemistry houses a comprehensive array of research facilities to support a diversity of scientific work. 

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Postdoctoral Research

Postdoctoral researchers are vital members of the scientific community in the Department of Chemistry.

Graduate Program

We offer a program of study leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) for approximately 165 graduate students.

Undergraduate Program

We provide undergraduate students with small classes, the challenge of a unique senior thesis project and personal attention from an internationally respected faculty.

Community Outreach

Acknowledging that a broad representation of distinguished scholars lays the best foundation for excellence, we affirm our commitment to a welcoming environment for all.