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Molecular sensor enables water bear hardiness by triggering dormancy

Uncover the molecular mechanism behind the incredible resilience of tardigrades.

First-Principles Approach for Coupled Quantum Dynamics of Electrons and Protons in Heterogeneous Systems

Kanai group has recently published a paper in Physical Review Letters (PRL) that features the article “First-Principles Approach for....

Cobalt-catalyzed synthesis of amides from alkenes and amines promoted by light

A team at UNC-Chapel Hill has developed a new process for synthesizing amides in a 100% atom-economical, sustainable fashion using earth-abundant cobalt...

Miller lab and Eastman researchers reveal new process for making anhydrides

A collaborative team from the Miller lab and Eastman has discovered a new process for making anhydrides that promises improvements in cost and sustainability.

Lu Group discovers design principle for catalysts to harvest energy from environmental oscillations

Featured on the cover of The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, the Lu Group introduces a geometric theoretical framework that sheds light on cyclic chemical reaction networks, such as catalysis networks, to harness energy from rapid environmental oscillations.

Pielak elected 2024 Biophysical Society Fellow

Congratulations to Gary Pielak for being named a 2024 Biophysical Society Fellow.

Researchers awarded NSF grant to support the future of semiconductors

The award supports a collaborative project between UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University. Researchers will develop a new short-wave infrared light camera and train a diverse group of students in using innovative technologies.

Department of Chemistry Announces 2023 Faculty Promotions

We are pleased to announce the promotion of 2 faculty members: Joshua Beaver and Danielle Zurcher.

Leibfarth announced as inaugural Institute for Convergent Science faculty fellow

The institute’s Faculty Fellowship Program will provide support for Frank Leibfarth, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry within the College of Arts and Sciences, whose research includes expanding options for recycling.

Zhukhovitskiy granted Army Early Career Award

Congratulations to Alex Zhukhovitskiy for being receiving the 2023 Army Early Career Award.

Sci-athon: Creating Innovative Ideas Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration

The UNC department of chemistry hosts an annual three-day competition called Sci-athon that invites teams of graduate students from various STEM disciplines to come up with the next big idea in chemistry.

Graduate students host professional development conference

Graduate students from across North Carolina — including several from the Department of Chemistry at UNC-Chapel Hill — came together in May for a two-day professional development conference that partnered industry experts with graduate students.