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Peter Hierl: May 17, 1941 - February 18, 2022
The department mourns the loss of retired Prof. Peter Hierl. Peter began his independent career at KU in 1969 and taught in the department of chemistry for 45 years. Born in Brooklyn New York, Peter earned his undergraduate degree from MIT in 1963 and carried out his doctoral studies at Rice…
Adaptable, at-home COVID testing device developed at KU receives funding boost
An at-home COVID-19 testing device developed by a University of Kansas professor is another step closer to hitting the market. Steven Soper, KU Foundation Distinguished ProfessorBioFluidica, a company co-founded by Steven Soper, announced in early February it has received $6 million in Series B2…
KU Chemistry Senior Liz Arends receives Spring 2022 Undergraduate Research Award
LAWRENCE — This spring, 49 KU students will receive an Undergraduate Research Awards (UGRA). UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on research and creative projects with mentors from KU.
The 2021 KU Chemistry newsletter is up online!
The University of Kansas Department of Chemistry is excited to announce that our 2021 Newsletter is available online! 2021's newsletter cover story features Dr. Jon Tunge, our Richard S. Givens Chair in Chemistry. Inside, you will also find features on our three Goldwater Scholars, Chancellors Club…
Cindy L. Berrie: December 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient
The Department congratulates Dr. Cindy L. Berrie on receiving the December 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award for her research titled "Atomic Force Microscopy-Based Static Plowing Lithography Using CaCO3 Nanoparticle Resist Layers as a Substrate-Flexible Selective Metal Deposition…
Theodore (Ted) Kuwana, PhD: Aug 3, 1931–Jan 1, 2022
Dr. Ted Kuwana, 90, of Seattle, WA, died at Northwest Hospital after several weeks of pneumonia. He was the founding father of a new field in chemistry called spectroelectrochemistry, which was created by combining two well-known analytical techniques of electrochemistry and spectroscopy.
Professor Steven Soper receives 2022 Ralph N. Adams Award in Bioanalytical Chemistry
Prof. Steven A. Soper received the 2022 Ralph N. Adams Award in Bioanalytical Chemistry, which is an international award recognizing significant contributions to the field of bioanalytical chemistry.
Steven Soper named recipient of the Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Award
Professor Steven Soper has been named one of four recipients of the Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards, the state higher education system's most prestigious recognition for scholarly excellence.
Emeritus Distinguished Professor Theodore “Ted” Kuwana: August 3, 1931 - January 1, 2022
The Department of Chemistry is saddened to announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Emeritus Distinguished Professor Theodore “Ted” Kuwana.
Steven A. Soper: November 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient
The Department congratulates Dr. Steven A. Soper on receiving the November 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award!