Analytical Chemistry at Illinois is among the strongest programs in the country and has been so for over three-quarters of a century. This long, rich tradition is perpetually refreshed as faculty and students complete work in maturing areas and then open new vistas. Currently, there is great excitement in bioanalytical chemistry and non-biological surface catalysis. This impact focus contrasts with the stereotypical view that analytical chemistry is about instrument and method development. In fact, many novel instruments and techniques are developed in the course of research. There are so...

Recent advances in chemistry, molecular biology, and biophysics are presenting us with spectacular opportunities both to increase our understanding of biological systems at the molecular level and to attack medical problems. For individual faculty research in Chemical Biology, please see the Chemical Biology faculty page. Chemists are addressing problems in biochemistry, pharmacology, cell biology, structural biology, and medicine by designing and constructing small molecules as spectroscopic probes, functional analogues, and...

Excellence in Inorganic Chemistry The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the premier institutions for inorganic chemical research, as shown by its ranking as one of the top 5 graduate inorganic programs by US News and World Report. The faculty members not only are leaders in the field, but are also outstanding mentors of graduate students working toward their PhD degrees. Our students have gone on to extremely successful careers as professors at major research universities and as leading scientists and technical officers in industry. The strength of inorganic research at...

Mission Statement and Purpose The Materials Chemistry specialization is an exciting, interdisciplinary program of research that involves research in topics central to the rapidly evolving field of materials chemistry. Faculty in this specialization represent a range of research interests from biomaterials to polymers to inorganic nanoparticles. Our research encompasses the chemical synthesis of materials, the molecular and physical basis of materials structure and properties, and the interplay between molecular-level structure, composition, and functional properties. The Program The...

On behalf of the organic chemistry faculty at Illinois, I welcome your interest in our area. The field of organic chemistry has both a rich history and modern dynamism that seamlessly interfaces with biology, medicine, materials science, and a host of other fields. Although the field has indeed changed enormously in the past two decades, the core interest of the organic chemist remains unchanged. Thus, the efforts of students within the organic area are focused on the preparation and study of novel organic compounds, the...

The extraordinary vigor of the graduate program in physical chemistry at the University of Illinois results from many factors: Enthusiastic and productive research faculty, who provide an exceptionally wide range of opportunities for PhD research A tradition of excellence in physical chemistry and biophysical chemistry which attracts very well-qualified graduate students and postdoctoral fellows A program which emphasizes research accomplishments and develops independent and successful students Research facilities of a quality and diversity unsurpassed by any other university Location...