Princeton University Department of Chemistry

Nguyen named a 2023 Schmidt Science Fellow

Suong Nguyen, a *22 Ph.D. graduate from the Knowles Group, has been awarded a Schmidt Science Fellowship by The Schmidt Family Foundation.

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Annual Princeton Catalysis Initiative Symposium Is Next Week

The Princeton Catalysis Initiative will hold its Fifth Annual Symposium on Wednesday, May 24, drawing over 26 Princeton faculty along with industry partners to Frick Laboratory to showcase research primed for collaboration.

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Paul Chirik, newly appointed Chair of the Department of Chemistry

Paul Chirik Named Chair of Princeton Chemistry

Paul Chirik, the Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Chemistry, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Chemistry for a term of four years beginning on July 1. He succeeds current Chair Gregory Scholes, the William S. Tod Professor of Chemistry, who has held the post since July of 2020.

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Quantum Bootcamp: Part I

In celebration of World Quantum Day, we inaugurate a new student-written column in which two undergrads describe their initiation into the strange and complex world of quantum science under the tutelage of chemistry Postdoc Ben Lienhard.

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Haina Wang Named a Procter Fellow

Haina Wang, of the Torquato Group, has been selected as a recipient of the Charlotte Elizabeth Procter Fellowship for the 2023-2024 academic year for her outstanding academic performance and professional promise.

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Illuminating Chromatin: Muir and MacMillan Labs Light the Way

The Muir Lab and the MacMillan Lab used two of Princeton Chemistry’s marquee technologies to uncover critical changes in interactions surrounding chromatin in the presence of genetic mutations widely associated with cancer.

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Chemistry Concentrator DiMare Wins Fulbright

Senior Francesca DiMare, an undergrad with the Chirik Lab, has received a Fulbright Award through the U.S. Student Fulbright Program. DiMare will pursue research in sustainable chemistry developing dehydrogenation catalysts for hydrogen storage applications.

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Roque to Join Princeton Chemistry Faculty

The Department of Chemistry will welcome Jose Roque as assistant professor this summer. Roque joins Princeton Chemistry from his position as a University Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow in the Chirik Lab.

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Schoop Delivers on Scalable 2D Materials Thru Chemical Exfoliation

The Schoop Lab announces a simple chemical exfoliation method that produces a high-quality, aqueous, superconducting nanosheet ink – the first to be found stable in ambient conditions and to remain so for at least 30 days without any protective agents.

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Meet (some of) the Women of Chemistry

In honor of International Women’s Day 2023, we asked eight of our graduate students and postdocs to provide a brief synopsis of their work and their reasons for pursuing it.

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Weichman Lab Couples Gas-Phase Molecules to Optical Cavity

In work that heralds exciting new advances in polariton research, the Weichman Lab demonstrates the first strong light-matter coupling of gas-phase molecules within an optical cavity.

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Hecht/Scholes Create Room Temp Quantum Dots Using A Novel Protein

The Hecht Lab discovered the first known de novo protein that catalyzes the synthesis of quantum dots, demonstrating that protein sequences not derived from nature can be used to synthesize functional materials.

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Upcoming Seminars & Events

Event

Class of 2023 Class Day Ceremony & Reception

Mon, May. 29, 2023, 2:30pm

Taylor Auditorium, Frick Chemistry Laboratory

Seminar

Kyoko Nozaki

Professor
Department of Chemistry & Biotechnology
School of Engineering
The University of Tokyo

Thu, Aug. 24, 2023, 4:30pm

Taylor Auditorium, Frick Chemistry Lab B02

Host: Robert Knowles

Catalysis / Synthesis

Seminar

Anthony Green

Professor
Manchester Institute of Biotechnology
Department of Chemistry
University of Manchester

Tue, Sep. 5, 2023, 4:30pm

Taylor Auditorium, Frick Chemistry Lab B02

Host: Robert Knowles

Catalysis / Synthesis

Our Faculty

Engagement & Cooperation 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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Nguyen named a 2023 Schmidt Science Fellow

Annual Princeton Catalysis Initiative Symposium Is Next Week

Paul Chirik Named Chair of Princeton Chemistry

Quantum Bootcamp: Part I

Haina Wang Named a Procter Fellow

Illuminating Chromatin: Muir and MacMillan Labs Light the Way

Chemistry Concentrator DiMare Wins Fulbright

Roque to Join Princeton Chemistry Faculty

Schoop Delivers on Scalable 2D Materials Thru Chemical Exfoliation

Meet (some of) the Women of Chemistry

Weichman Lab Couples Gas-Phase Molecules to Optical Cavity

Hecht/Scholes Create Room Temp Quantum Dots Using A Novel Protein

Upcoming Seminars & Events

Class of 2023 Class Day Ceremony & Reception

Kyoko Nozaki

Anthony Green

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Nguyen named a 2023 Schmidt Science Fellow

Quantum Bootcamp Part II: A Tough Nut to Crack

Princeton Catalysis Initiative Symposium to be held Wednesday, May 24

Paul Chirik Named Chair of Princeton Chemistry

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