Cutting-Edge Research and Innovative Teaching
Welcome to the Department of Chemistry - a center of global excellence in materials and biological chemistry research, and leader for innovative education. For over 150 years, we have been the home of the central science at UMass, and a destination for students from all around the world seeking high-caliber teaching and research.
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Research Aimed at Greener Transport Solutions
Taras Nagornyy ’24 conducts research that seeks to minimize the release of harmful gases from vehicles with diesel engines, such as trucks, trains, ships, and military vehicles.
"it's particularly rewarding to know that the research isn't just theoretical; it's meant to be applied to solve real-world problems."— Taras Nagornyy ’24
Chemistry Graduate Student Delivers Community Speech at Chancellor's Inauguration
Gaurav Mitra, chemistry PhD candidate, was the only graduate student selected to speak as a part of the power of community section at the inauguration of Chancellor Javier Reyes.
ResearchFest 2024
Mark your calendars! ResearchFest 2024 will take place August 27th!! Welcoming incoming graduate students with a full day of research talks, posters sessions, vendor showcases, and a community BBQ.