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Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at the University of New Hampshire.  We are dedicated to chemistry research and education at all levels.  We have a long, proud tradition of providing a challenging and nurturing environment for our students.

 


 

Congratulations, Professor Chris Bauer!

 

 

Chemistry Professor Chris Bauer is the recipient 2023 Distinguished Professor Award! His dedication to serving chemistry and education extends well beyond UNH, and has been especially impactful here in New Hampshire. After more than four decades of service at the University of New Hampshire, Chris remains among the most effective, energetic and productive Chemistry faculty members in the country. Congratulations, Professor Bauer!

Our students are turning sunlight into clean fuel! CJ Wilson is a Ph.D. student studying here in the Chemistry Department. His research includes combating climate change with hybrid photocatalytic systems and electrocatalytic systems that turn elements such as sunlight or CO2 into clean fuel.


    

Tim Murphy speaks about his favorite parts of being a chemistry student at UNH!


 

Chemistry Spotlight on...

  • Congratulations to our Ph.D and Master's students that graduated this Spring and Summer: Dr. Alexa Green, Dr. Ehab Shaaban, Dr. Mary Sheppard, Dr. Nicholas Pollak, Dr. Sonja Gamby, Dr. Taoqiing Wang, Dr. Vahid Hosseinpour Hashemi, Dr. Leonid Povolotskiy, Dr. Huishan Li, Dr. Peiyuan Zhao, Dr. Yung-...
    Congratulations to our Ph.D and Master's students that graduated this Spring and Summer: Dr. Alexa Green, Dr. Ehab Shaaban, Dr. Mary Sheppard, Dr. Nicholas Pollak, Dr. Sonja Gamby, Dr. Taoqiing Wang, Dr. Vahid Hosseinpour Hashemi, Dr. Leonid Povolotskiy, Dr. Huishan Li, Dr. Peiyuan Zhao, Dr. Yung-...
  • Turning Sunlight and CO2 into Clean Fuel
    CJ Wilson is a Ph.D. student studying chemistry here at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research includes combatting climate change with hybrid photocatalytic systems and electrocatalytic systems that turn elements such as sunlight or CO2 into clean fuel. 
    Turning Sunlight and CO2 into Clean Fuel
    CJ Wilson is a Ph.D. student studying chemistry here at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research includes combatting climate change with hybrid photocatalytic systems and electrocatalytic systems that turn elements such as sunlight or CO2 into clean fuel. 
  • We are so proud of all of our amazing undergraduates that participated in the Undergraduate Research Conference and presented at the ISE Symposium this year! Congratulations to Somkene 'DK' Alakwe (pictured) and Kelsey MacCallum on winning prizes for their research!
    We are so proud of all of our amazing undergraduates that participated in the Undergraduate Research Conference and presented at the ISE Symposium this year! Congratulations to Somkene 'DK' Alakwe (pictured) and Kelsey MacCallum on winning prizes for their research!
  • It is with heartfelt best wishes that we, the Department of Chemistry, announce the retirement of Professor Rudi Seitz and Professor Richard Johnson for this academic year. They join the ranks of esteemed retirees: Prof. Art Greenberg, Prof. Sterling Tomellini, Prof. Howard Mayne, Prof. Gary...
    It is with heartfelt best wishes that we, the Department of Chemistry, announce the retirement of Professor Rudi Seitz and Professor Richard Johnson for this academic year. They join the ranks of esteemed retirees: Prof. Art Greenberg, Prof. Sterling Tomellini, Prof. Howard Mayne, Prof. Gary...
  • Students recognized for their academic achievements
    The Awards Ceremony is truly the highlight of our year as we honor our best and brightest students, meet their families and friends, and recognize the generous support of alumni and friends of the department, both past and present. This year, we gave out over 50 different awards to deserving...
    Students recognized for their academic achievements
    The Awards Ceremony is truly the highlight of our year as we honor our best and brightest students, meet their families and friends, and recognize the generous support of alumni and friends of the department, both past and present. This year, we gave out over 50 different awards to deserving...

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