Energy and Catalysis
Biomolecular Structure and Function
Molecular Assembly, Materials and Nanoscience
Chemical Synthesis
Analysis and Spectroscopy
Energy and Catalysis
Biomolecular Structure and Function
Molecular Assembly, Materials and Nanoscience
Chemical Synthesis
Analysis and Spectroscopy
Lehigh's Department of Chemistry offers a wide range of educational and research opportunities. Students hone their skills while pursuing their interests in analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry through close faculty mentorship.
Greater than 90% of undergraduate majors are engaged in independent research projects guided directly by a faculty member, with the goal of publishing results in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at conferences and receiving research awards. Lehigh undergraduates can pursue various degrees in chemistry based on their preferences, including Bachelors of Science in Chemistry (ACS-approved), Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Lehigh chemistry graduates are positioned to become future leaders in science and science-related fields.
Graduate students at Lehigh are engaged in cutting-edge research. They benefit from small research groups, interdisciplinary collaborations and full financial support while pursuing a doctoral degree. Lehigh PhD graduates are innovative, creative and curious scientists who are prepared for careers in industry, academia and national laboratories.
"Determining Plant Seed Oleosome Size Distributions at the Single-Particle Level by Flow Cytometry"
"Biochemical and functional analysis of DNA repair genes linked to breast and ovarian cancer development"
The Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS), in partnership with Lehigh University, will present the 4th annual Ned D. Heindel Lecture on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Lehigh’s Mountaintop Campus.
Ph.D. candidate Domenica Fertal wins prestigious ACS WCC Merck Research Award.
Biochemist Daniel Laverty develops functional assays to understand how cancer cells hijack DNA repair pathways and how to stop them