KU Chemistry
KU Chemistry provides cutting-edge education and research opportunities. Diversity in our research and a strong culture of collegial interaction among the faculty, staff and students has always set us apart. We put a strong premium on interdisciplinary research and the vast majority of our faculty have research collaborations that involve other departments at KU, around the country and abroad.
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Associate Professor Helena Malinakova named February 2025 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient
The Department of Chemistry congratulates Associate Professor Helena Malinakova on receiving the February 2025 Sutton Family Research Impact Award!
News from the Department
KU chemistry professor receives NSF CAREER Award for carbon dioxide research
KU Chemistry graduate program retains top 40 rank in 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report rankings
Lisa Sharpe Elles named KU Libraries 2025 Textbook Hero
When Lisa Sharpe Elles stands in front of her introductory Chemistry class, the auditorium almost seems to shrink, with her welcoming style, interactive quiz questions, and frequent opportunities for student feedback invoking a small class feel. Sharpe Elles’ goal is to make the course as accessible as possible, a value...
Prof. Susan Lunte Awarded 2025 Charles N. Reilley Award in Electrochemistry
Congratulations to Prof. Susan Lunte, who was the 2025 recipient of the Charles N. Reilley Award in Electrochemistry. The Reilley Award is given in memory of one of the most distinguished analytical chemists of the 20th century. Prof. Lunte is pictured here receiving the award with Prof. Lane Baker at...
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Research Areas
The Department's research programs and faculty place KU Chemistry at the leading edge of scientific research in a broad range of areas, including bioanalytical chemistry, nanoscience, spectroscopy, and more.
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Award-Winning Faculty
Our highly recognized faculty consists of 29 active faculty, including five distinguished professors. Our faculty members' research is concentrated in a broad range of areas, from bioanalytical chemistry to computational chemistry.
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Degrees Offered
The Department of Chemistry offers two curriculum degree plans, an American Chemical Society certified BS and also a BA. Ranked in the Top 50 U.S. Graduate Programs for Public Schools, our graduate program offers a Chemistry Ph.D. and MS.
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