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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May
6
2021
Seminar

Graduate Student Madhura Damle

"Characterization of Zinc Binding Proteins in Bacteria" In the recent years, the world has seen a steep rise in antibiotic resistance that hinders our ability to fight deadly diseases such as tuberculosis and pneumonia1. Over prescription...
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May
4
2021
Seminar

Professor Atul Parikh of the University of California - Davis

"Giant Vesicles: Mixing Water, Transducing Energy, Shaping membranes" A fundamental consequence of cellular organization of living systems is that the aqueous milieu, bathing the cell, is also compartmentalized. Although water...
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Apr
29
2021
Seminar

Graduate Student William Leon

"Mechanical Properties at Nanoscale: Making Nanoindentation Quantitative" Physical and mechanical properties of nanoscopic and molecular systems are driven by the chemical composition and environment. For the study and characterization of...
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