Research

Chemistry connects the physical sciences with life sciences and applied sciences. It is at the heart of solving a broad range of critical scientific problems in fields like energy, catalysis, drug design, and materials development and production.

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Graduate

Graduate students in Chemistry work closely with faculty to carry out cutting-edge research that advances current understanding and knowledge in a broad spectrum of chemical problems.

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Undergraduate

“The chemistry background you need; the flexibility you desire.” The department enables students to customize their academic background for the career they wish to pursue.

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Upcoming Events

Mar
18
2025
Seminar

Professor Dinesh (Dan) Patel of Penn State Hazelton

"Toward Photoresponsive Linkers for Metal-Organic Frameworks: Diarylethenes Based on Naphthoquinone" Photochromic compounds are able to switch between two unique molecular forms using light as a trigger. Diarylethene photochromes, which...
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Mar
20
2025
Seminar

Graduate Student Robert Hamburger

"Unlocking Potential of Antimony Sulfide Solar Cells by Understanding Ultra-Fast Electron Transport Mechanics" Alternative energy sources are needed as a replacement to fossil fuels that are driving climate change across the planet. Solar...
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Mar
27
2025
Seminar

Graduate Student Katrina Brandmier

"Understanding membrane protein topology to unlock cellular functions" Mutations and mis regulation of the vital membrane protein, Caveolin-1, has been linked to various disease states such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. Caveolin-1...
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