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Analytical Chemistry

Analytical chemistry bridges together various areas of chemistry with other disciplines such as environmental sciences, molecular biology, pharmacy, medicine, forensics, materials science, and engineering. Ranked 7th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in 2007, the analytical chemistry division includes faculty with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who share the mutual goal of advancing analytical science.

Detailed research summaries can be found on each professor’s web page below. For more information on our graduate program in analytical chemistry, please contact:

Dr. Jennifer Brodbelt
Graduate Adviser
512-471-0028
jbrodbelt@mail.utexas.edu

or

Kallie Willets
Analytical Chemistry Graduate Recruiter
512-471-6488
kwillets@mail.utexas.edu

Biochemistry

We in Biochemistry seek to understand biological processes at the molecular level and, when possible, at the level of fundamental chemical and physical principles. Using a wide range of approaches to study these processes, we observe individual molecules to learn about the dynamic behavior that governs molecular function, yet we study whole cells as well to delineate the intricate molecular networks that underlie cell viability.

Detailed research summaries can be found on each professor’s web page below. For more information on our graduate program in biochemistry, please contact:

Dr. David Hoffman
Biochemistry Graduate Adviser and Recruiter
512-232-9160
dhoffman@mail.utexas.edu

Biochemistry Graduate Studies Committee

Inorganic Chemistry

The Faculty in the Inorganic Division is engaged in research into the synthetic and structural chemistry of both main group (s- and p-blocks) and transition metals (d- and f- blocks). Current areas of interest include the chemistry of elements from groups 13 and 15 in which these elements are in low oxidation state and low coordination number, the use of novel precursors for the formation of thin films of important electronic materials such as GaN, TiN, GaAs and noble metals, materials which feature metal arrays with one-dimensional or supramolecular arrangements, the developments of lanthanide complexes for use in bioassays, ligand design and homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.

Detailed research summaries can be found on each professor’s web page below. For more information on our graduate program in inorganic chemistry, please contact:

Dr. Jennifer Brodbelt
Graduate Adviser
512-471-0028
jbrodbelt@mail.utexas.edu

or

Dr. Richard Jones
Inorganic Chemistry Graduate Recruiter
512-471-1706
rajones@mail.utexas.edu

Organic Chemistry

With strengths in both the traditional fields of natural products and synthetic chemistry and in the emerging fields of bio-organic, supramolecular and materials chemistry, the Organic Division of Chemistry & Biochemistry offers a host of exciting opportunities.

As reflected in our diverse research interests, the graduate program in Organic Chemistry combines fundamental training in synthetic and physical chemistry with an eye towards interdisciplinary research. We invite you to explore our program further by visiting our professors’ web pages below. For more information on our graduate program in organic chemistry, please contact:

Dr. Jennifer Brodbelt
Graduate Adviser
512-471-0028
jbrodbelt@mail.utexas.edu

or

Dr. Dionicio Siegel
Organic Chemistry Graduate Recruiter
dsiegel@cm.utexas.edu

Physical Chemistry

Physical chemistry bridges the fields of physics and chemistry. We investigate problems that span all sub-areas of chemistry and focus specifically on providing a fundamental perspective on chemical phenomena. Our research ranges from microscopic studies of the electronic properties of nanostructured materials, to the basic principles of heterogeneous catalysis, to biophysical analyses of individual macromolecules. Much of the current research is highly interdisciplinary, tying us to other divisions in chemistry, and to physics, biology, and chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineering.

Detailed research summaries can be found on each professor’s web page below. For more information on our graduate program in physical chemistry, please contact:

Dr. Jennifer Brodbelt
Graduate Adviser
512-471-0028
jbrodbelt@mail.utexas.edu

or

Dr. David Vanden Bout
Physical Chemistry Graduate Recruiter
512-232-2824
davandenbout@mail.utexas.edu