The Department of Chemistry has an international reputation for excellence in research across a broad array of disciplines, including analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, materials and physical chemistry. Ph.D. graduates receive world-class training, participate in cutting-edge (and often interdisciplinary) research projects, and are employed at all levels of academia and industry around the globe. Undergraduate students benefit from a long tradition of substantive undergraduate participation in research. The Department’s research efforts are supported by a state-of-the-art Analytical Resources Core that provides 24/7 student access to shared instrumentation.
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Bandar Group
Borch Group
Chen Group
Crans Group
Fisher Group
Henry Group
Krummel Group
Levinger Group
McNally Group
Miyake Group
Neilson Group
Paton Group
Prieto Group
Rappe Group
Reynolds Group
Sambur Group
Shores Group
Szamel Group
Van Orden Group
Williams Group
Zadrozny Group
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Research News
Study uncovers safety concerns with some air purifiers marketed for COVID-19
Joint university research finds some air purifiers may actually increase harmful airborne chemicals.
CSU chemistry professors Zadrozny and Bandar receive prestigious Cottrell Scholar Award
For the first time in CSU history, the Cottrell Scholar Award honors more than one professor.
Two chemistry faculty receive National Science Foundation early career awards
Justin Sambur and Joseph Zadrozny awarded the National Science Foundation CAREER Award
Ellen Fisher receives the highest honor of the American Vacuum Society, Plasma Science and Technology Division
Reaching its 23rd year, Ellen Fisher becomes second female to receive the Plasma Prize from the AVS PSTD
