Sections
The researchers at the Department of Chemistry are organised into four sections, each representing a distinct area of expertise within the chemical sciences. The sections serve as the primary academic units for research collaboration and are responsible for the development, coordination and advancement of the department’s research activities.
Together, the sections reflect the diversity of modern chemistry, covering research from fundamental molecular understanding to applications that address societal and technological challenges.
Physical Chemistry and Frontier Technologies
The Physical Chemistry and Frontier Technologies section conducts research at the interface of physical chemistry and emerging technologies. By combining advanced experimental and computational methods with a strong foundation in physical chemistry, the section investigates molecular structure, dynamics and interactions across a wide range of systems. Through close collaborations and a strong focus on applications, the research contributes to the development of new technologies and solutions to major societal challenges.
Organic Chemistry
The section conducts both fundamental and applied research at the international forefront within areas of major societal relevance. With classic organic chemistry methods and principles at its core, the breath of the section spans from development of novel solutions for sustainable production of chemicals and recycling to the study and design of therapeutic mechanism and biotechonologies
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Materials Chemistry
The materials chemistry section represents the department activities in synthesis, characterization and application of advanced materials within energy, catalysis, quantum, sustainability, construction, interfaces and bio-inspired materials.
Biophysical Chemistry and Bionanoscience
A research section integrating biophysical chemistry and bionanoscience. The section explores biomolecular structure, dynamics, and function, biomolecular design, bottom-up synthetic biology, biointerfaces, nanoscience and chemical biology. We use methods such as advanced spectroscopy, imaging, scattering, fabrication, and simulations to develop innovative platforms for understanding and engineering complex molecular systems.
