One of our unique resources is the Blue Heron, a research vessel on Lake Superior that UMD faculty and students use to conduct important research.
Research
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is committed to excellence in cutting-edge interdisciplinary research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. With our dedicated faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, our Department offers a unique environment for our students to excel in research, new discoveries, and a culture of life-long learning.
What makes our research program unique is the close working relationship between students and faculty and our commitment to one-on-one mentoring. Our areas of expertise span a wide range of topics in biological, organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry.
Inorganic & Bio-Inorganic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Drug Discoveries
Computational Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Environmental and Aquatic Chemistry
Materials Science Chemistry
Dr. Robert Carlson (Advanced Materials Center, Interim Director)
Biomedical Science
Pharmaceutical Science
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry Education