Department of Chemistry

Ranked in the top 50% of 212 doctoral programs in the U.S. by the National Research Council; eight faculty awarded NSF CAREER Awards since 2017.

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Department of Energy Awards UH-led Team $2.88M to Use AI to Strengthen America’s Critical Mineral Supply Chain

Grant awarded to discover next-generation permanent magnets.
New Imaging Technology Tracks Cellular Roots of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ALS

Backed by $2.16M grant, UH researcher studies how copper imbalances drive neurodegenerative diseases.
NSM Celebrates 909 Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement

Ceremony recognizes student achievement and academic excellence.
Shoujun Xu Appointed Chair of the Department of Chemistry

Quantum sensing researcher to lead department’s next phase of academic and research growth.