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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Professor Robert C. Dunn named September 2024 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient
The Department of Chemistry congratulates Professor Robert C. Dunn on receiving the September 2024 Sutton Family Research Impact Award!
Professor Jon Tunge named August 2024 Walter and Roy Cross Professional Service Award recipient
The Department of Chemistry congratulates Professor Jon Tunge on receiving the August 2024 Walter and Roy Cross Professional Service Award!
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Professor Robert C. Dunn named September 2024 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient
2024 Carnival of Chemistry
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists formally recognizes KU chapter
Professor Christopher Elles named August 2024 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient
The 2023 KU Chemistry newsletter is online!
The University of Kansas Department of Chemistry is excited to announce that our 2023 Newsletter is available online!
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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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