chemistry

Research Roundup
June 9, 2022Across the college, researchers address gaps in health knowledge, ranging from brain development to molecular shapes.

Using AI, UF Chemists Chart Molecules’ Most Important Shapes
March 1, 2022New algorithms reveal which molecular states matter most for disease progression and drug design.

Remembering the Impact of Professor William Jones
February 15, 2022The long-time chemistry professor made substantial contributions to the campus community.

2022 College Teaching/Advising Award Winners Revealed
February 1, 2022The awards honor exceptional teachers and advisors in each college for their commitment to enhancing the student experience.

UF Mourns the Passing of Robert H. Grubbs, Nobel-Winning Alumnus
December 20, 2021The chemist and Nobel Laureate earned two degrees from UF. He was 79.

Prof. Richard Yost Elected National Academy of Inventors Fellow
December 14, 2021The UF professor of chemistry invented the triple quadrupole mass spectrometer.

A Silvery Film is Opening New Possibilities for Flexible Electronics
August 5, 2021UF chemists’ efficient process for synthesizing this semiconducting polymer could be a game-changer.

Buried Treasure: How a Bit of Soil Led to a Rare Discovery for Microbial Chemistry
June 1, 2021Researchers from the Whitney Lab and the Department of Chemistry identified a new molecule that could have medicinal purposes.

A New Experiment
December 7, 2020After months of uncertainty, chemistry labs are adapting to new measures that allow in-person learning.

Chemistry Professor Coray Colina Receives Prestigious Fulbright Award
August 19, 2020The award will allow Colina to research and lecture at UNAM in Mexico City for the 2020–21 academic year.

Can Sunlight Solve the Global Energy Crisis?
June 23, 2020New research from professor Wei David Wei makes the case that using sunlight to promote chemical reactions could be a unique way to address the global energy crisis.

Seeing a Hand Sanitizer Shortage, UF Chemistry Has a Solution
April 15, 2020The UF Department of Chemistry has found a creative way to use its expertise to help those on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis.

UF Professor Earns Hall of Fame Spot for Groundbreaking Invention
January 23, 2020Chemistry professor Richard Yost’s invention has been used to test Olympic athletes for drugs and to save newborns’ lives.

UF Chemistry Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Build Open Network for Molecular Science
September 16, 2019University of Florida chemistry professor Adrian Roitberg will work as part of a multi-university team on a new project that has received nearly $1 million to advance molecular sciences though machine learning.