(0-40 students)
Of course, a doctoral dissertation is required by all Ph.D. programs. Most (71%) graduate programs require entering graduate students to take placement exams, although this requirement tends to be less prevalent as program size increases. The average program requires a minimum of 20 credits (semester hours, corrected for programs on the quarter system) of coursework, a number that does not vary significantly by program size. In addition to course work and dissertation, 96% of programs require at least one of the following: cumulative examinations (58%), an oral preliminary exam (54%), a comprehensive oral exam (50%), and/or a comprehensive written exam (31%). All four of these exams are required by 7% of programs; 17% of programs require three; 43% of programs require two; and 28% require only one. Large programs require cumulative exams less often and oral exams more often than small or medium programs. Only four programs (3%) require students to pass a language exam for the Ph.D.
All Programs | Small Programs (0-40 students) | Medium Programs (41-105 students) | Large Programs (106+ students) | |
Entering graduate students take placement exams | 71% | 79% | 70% | 65% |
Minimum number of credits of formal course work | 20 cr | 22 cr | 20 cr | 19 cr |
Require cumulative examination | 58% | 58% | 73% | 45% |
Require an oral preliminary examination | 54% | 37% | 53% | 69% |
Require a comprehensive written examination | 50% | 44% | 47% | 59% |
Require a comprehensive written examination | 31% | 37% | 27% | 31% |
Require a foreign language examination | 3% | 2% | 4% | 2% |
Require creation and defense of original proposal | 74% | 72% | 70% | 80% |
The mean time to the Ph.D. is 5.1 years, a number that varies neither by program size nor by public vs. private institution (data not shown). Most programs place a limit on the amount of time allowed to achieve a Ph.D. (average of 7.8 years) as well as on the number of years of departmental support allowed a student (average of 5.9 years). More than 80% of students choose a research advisor within six months of entering graduate school. A significant number of programs either require or permit laboratory rotations before a final advisor is selected.
Monetary support for Ph.D. students comes from teaching assistantships more often than from research assistantships at small and medium programs, while the reverse is true in large programs. There is wide variation in TA stipends, depending on both program size and geographic location. Most programs have a range of stipends, which on average run from $18,000 to about $20,000 per year. Teaching assistants at larger programs are more likely to teach discussion (recitation) sections than those in small or medium programs.
All Programs | Small Programs (0-40 students) | Medium Programs (41-105 students) | Large Programs (106+ students) | |
Mean time to Ph.D. degree | 5.1 years | 5.0 years | 5.2 years | 5.1 years |
Limit time allowed to achieve Ph.D. (if so, how long?) | 73% (7.8 years) | 78% (7.8 years) | 69% (8.1 years) | 73% (7.4 years) |
Limit number of years of support? (If so, how long?) | 60% (5.9 years) | 70% (5.5 years) | 56%(6.1 years) | 55% (6.2 years) |
What percentage of students select a research advisor within: Two months? Six months? Twelve months? | 20% 81% 98% | 23% 76% 97% | 17% 80% 100% | 21% 87% 100% |
Lab rotations are either allowed or required before selecting a final research advisor | 46% | 43% | 40% | 53% |
Percentage of students supported by: Teaching assistantships Research assistantships | 54% 40% | 62% 28% | 55% 40% | 45% 51% |
TA stipend Ave low Ave high | $18,000 $19,900 | $16,000 $18,500 | $18,200 $20,400 | $19,500 $20,700 |
Percentage of TAs teaching discussion sections | 45% | 32% | 41% | 60% |
In addition to chemistry knowledge and laboratory skills, it is important that all Ph.D. chemists develop skills in areas such as critical thinking, oral and written communication, and teamwork. Toward this end, 74% of all programs require students to create and defend an original research proposal (Table 2). All but six programs require students to make presentations (exclusive of the thesis defense) to audiences other than their research group; the average number of required presentations is 2.4, with little variation by program size. When asked whether any graduate students receive student-skills training outside of formal course work, 67% responded that at least some students receive specific training in communications; 59% in ethics/scientific integrity; 43% in grant writing; 37% in mentoring; 37% in intellectual property/patents; and 18% in business/economics. Students in large programs are more likely to receive some training in these skill areas than are students in other programs.
The data from this CPT survey provide a snapshot of graduate student demographics, requirements for the degree, and progression and support in chemistry Ph.D. programs. Survey results highlight similarities and differences among small, medium, and large programs across the country.
Dr. Joel I. Shulman retired as The Procter & Gamble Company's Manager of Doctoral Recruiting and University Relations in 2001 and is now an adjunct professor of chemistry at the University of Cincinnati. He serves the ACS as a consultant for the Office of Graduate Education and the Department of Career Management and Development and as a member of the Committee on Professional Training.
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The mission of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is to conduct world-class, groundbreaking research in the chemical sciences while offering the highest quality of education to undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates. Our leadership in research includes the traditional areas of physical, analytical, inorganic, and organic chemistry, and has rapidly evolved to encompass environmental chemistry, chemical biology, biophysical chemistry, soft and hard materials chemistry, nanotechnology and chemistry education research. We pride ourselves on our highly interactive, diverse, and collegial scientific environment. Our emphasis on collaboration connects us to colleagues across campus, around the country, and throughout the world.
The Department of Chemistry is ranked very highly in all recent national rankings of graduate programs. We offer a doctor of philosophy in chemistry. Specializations within the program are analytical, inorganic, materials, organic, physical chemistry, chemical biology as well as chemistry education research. Breadth coursework may be taken in other departments including physics, mathematics, computer sciences, biochemistry, chemical engineering, and in fields other than the student's specialization within the Department of Chemistry.
Excellent facilities are available for research in a wide variety of specialized fields including synthetic and structural chemistry; natural product and bio-organic chemistry; molecular dynamics and photochemistry; biophysical, bioanalytical, and bioinorganic chemistry; spectroscopy (including magnetic resonance and microwave), theoretical and experimental chemical physics, chemical dynamics, quantum and statistical mechanics; macromolecular and polymer chemistry, materials science, surface and solid-state chemistry; x-ray crystallography, lasers, and light scattering; and chemical education. Programs are assisted by department computing and instrument centers and by other facilities on campus including those of the Division of Information Technology (DoIT).
Information on the research fields of faculty members is available on the chemistry website .
The department offers opportunities for graduate students to obtain teaching experience. Financial assistance is available to most graduate students in the form of teaching or research assistantships, fellowships, or traineeships.
Please consult the table below for key information about this degree program’s admissions requirements. The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below the table or on the program’s website.
Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s). Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online .
Requirements | Detail |
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Fall Deadline | December 1 |
Spring Deadline | The program does not admit in the spring. |
Summer Deadline | The program does not admit in the summer. |
GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) | Not required. |
English Proficiency Test | Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not exclusively in English, must provide an English proficiency test score earned within two years of the anticipated term of enrollment. Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Requirements for Admission policy: . |
Other Test(s) (e.g., GMAT, MCAT) | n/a |
Letters of Recommendation Required | 3 |
Prospective graduate students are expected to have satisfactorily completed the equivalent in classes and labs of the fundamental courses in chemistry offered at UW–Madison, one year of physics, and mathematics through calculus. Students who have not completed all the prerequisites may be admitted in exceptional cases, but any deficiencies must be made up in the first year of graduate study.
A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work is the minimum required for admission to graduate studies. Before teaching assistant appointments can be finalized, students for whom English is a second language must participate in the SPEAK Test, the institutional version of the Test of Spoken English (TSE).
Admission for the spring semester is not the norm, and applications for spring should only be submitted following discussion with a faculty member and/or the Graduate Program Office. Most summer admissions are applicants who were already admitted for the fall semester and decided to start earlier so they could serve as a teaching assistant or research assistant.
Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid. Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.
With few exceptions, students admitted to the PhD program in the Department of Chemistry are guaranteed support for five continuous academic years. The support will be at the level of at least 50% time, and may come from a variety of sources—teaching assistantships, research assistantships, project assistantships, traineeships, and fellowships. This guarantee requires that you remain a graduate student in good standing in the PhD program in the Department of Chemistry, and that your teaching or other assigned responsibilities are satisfactory.
Currently, graduate students who have at least a 33.4% appointment for a fall or spring term are eligible to receive a full tuition (but not segregated fee) waiver.
Although serving as a teaching assistant is not a requirement of the chemistry department at this time, teaching can be an important part of the graduate training you receive. Most students will serve at least two semesters as a teaching assistant, and many will serve for two years. Whether or not an individual student will be appointed as a teaching assistant, research assistant, trainee or fellow depends on the availability of funding from the major professor, and eligibility for traineeships and fellowships from other sources.
Major requirements.
Review the Graduate School minimum academic progress and degree requirements , in addition to the program requirements listed below.
Face to Face | Evening/Weekend | Online | Hybrid | Accelerated |
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Yes | No | No | No | No |
Accelerated: Accelerated programs are offered at a fast pace that condenses the time to completion. Students typically take enough credits aimed at completing the program in a year or two.
Evening/Weekend: Courses meet on the UW–Madison campus only in evenings and/or on weekends to accommodate typical business schedules. Students have the advantages of face-to-face courses with the flexibility to keep work and other life commitments.
Face-to-Face: Courses typically meet during weekdays on the UW-Madison Campus.
Hybrid: These programs combine face-to-face and online learning formats. Contact the program for more specific information.
Online: These programs are offered 100% online. Some programs may require an on-campus orientation or residency experience, but the courses will be facilitated in an online format.
Requirements | Detail |
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Minimum Credit Requirement | 51 credits |
Minimum Residence Credit Requirement | 32 credits |
Minimum Graduate Coursework Requirement | 26 credits must be graduate-level coursework. Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Graduate Coursework (50%) Requirement policy: . |
Overall Graduate GPA Requirement | 3.00 GPA required. Refer to the Graduate School: Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement policy: . |
Other Grade Requirements | n/a |
Assessments and Examinations | During the second year, students complete the Thesis Background Exam (TBE). Students write a paper describing the background of their research, research progress, and future research plans and orally defend their understanding and research to their mentoring committee. During the third year, students complete the Original Research Proposal (RP) Exam. Students propose an original research project outside their area of study and write a paper describing the project. They orally defend their proposed project to their mentoring committee. At the end of the fourth year, students complete the 4th-Year Meeting with their mentoring committee. This meeting includes an oral presentation of their research and discussion of what research needs to be completed to obtain the PhD. The students and committee discuss the students' future plans. At the end of the fifth year, if not defending their dissertation, students complete the 5th-Year Meeting with the mentoring committee. This meeting includes an oral presentation of their research and discussion of what research needs to be completed to obtain the PhD. The students and committee discuss the students' future plans. In the 5th or 6th year, students write, defend, and submit their dissertation. |
Language Requirements | There are currently no language requirements to obtain the PhD in Chemistry. |
Graduate School Breadth Requirement | Doctoral students in Chemistry are not required to complete a doctoral minor or graduate/professional certificate as breadth is built into the major requirements. |
The Department of Chemistry recognizes 7 paths to the PhD in Chemistry. In addition to completing general Chemistry PhD requirements below, students in each path have specific required courses, called core courses, and other path-specific requirements.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core | ||
Seminar-Teaching of Chemistry | 1 | |
Laboratory Safety | 1 | |
Seminar: Review of Current Research | 1 | |
Research | 1-12+ | |
Seminar Requirement | 0-2+ | |
Seminar-Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Seminar-Analytical Chemistry | ||
Seminar-Organic Chemistry | ||
Seminar-Physical Chemistry | ||
Breadth Requirement | 8 | |
Students in the Chemistry PhD complete breadth by completing a minimum of 3 courses and a minimum of 8 credits with the following requirements: | ||
, , , and do not count toward the breadth requirement. | ||
Electives - Credits to meet the minimum of 51. | ||
Total Credits | 51 |
Students must complete CHEM 901 Seminar-Teaching of Chemistry in the fall of their first year and CHEM 607 Laboratory Safety in the spring of their first year.
After joining a research lab, usually in the fall semester of the first year, students enroll in CHEM 980 Seminar: Review of Current Research in subsequent semesters. Students do not enroll in this course after reaching dissertator status.
Students enroll in CHEM 990 Research credits to bring their semester load to 15 credits after enrolling in lecture courses and seminars; if the latter courses already total 15, no Research credits are required for that semester. After reaching dissertator status, students enroll in 3 credits.
Students taking CHEM 960 Seminar-Physical Chemistry for their seminar enroll in a 0-credit section every semester. They also enroll in a 2-credit literature course section of CHEM 960 Seminar-Physical Chemistry one time during their graduate career, usually in the spring of their first year.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Instrumental Analysis | 3-4 | |
Select any one of the following for the maximum credits offered: | 2-3 | |
Organic Analysis | ||
Experimental Spectroscopy | ||
Electrochemistry | ||
Genomic Science | ||
Atmospheric Chemical Mechanisms | ||
Introductory Quantum Chemistry | ||
Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry | ||
Separations in Chemical Analysis | ||
Electronics for Chemical Instrumentation |
These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Chemical Biology | 3 | |
Select any one of the following for the maximum credits offered: | 2-4 | |
Physical Methods for Structure Determination | ||
Organic Analysis | ||
Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry | ||
Biophysical Chemistry | ||
Biophysical Spectroscopy | ||
Instrumental Analysis |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Chemistry Education Research | 2 | |
Introduction to Qualitative Research | 3 | |
Introduction to Quantitative Inquiry in Education | 3 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Take the following for the maximum credits offered: | 6 | |
Symmetry, Bonding, and Molecular Shapes | ||
Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry of the Main Group Elements |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Hard Materials | 3 | |
Select any one of the following for the maximum credits offered: | ||
Chemical Crystallography | ||
Electrochemistry | ||
Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry | ||
Chemistry of Inorganic Materials | ||
Chemistry of Nanoscale Materials | ||
Soft Materials | 3 | |
Select any one of the following for the maximum credits offered: | ||
Materials Chemistry of Polymers | ||
Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules | ||
Advanced Organic Chemistry | ||
Special Topics in Chemical Engineering (work with advisor to identify appropriate topic) | ||
Advanced Polymeric Materials |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Advanced Organic Chemistry | 3 | |
Advanced Organic Chemistry | 3 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Chemical and Statistical Thermodynamics | 3 | |
or | Instrumental Analysis | |
Introductory Quantum Chemistry | 3 |
The Graduate School’s Academic Policies and Procedures provide essential information regarding general university policies. Program authority to set degree policies beyond the minimum required by the Graduate School lies with the degree program faculty. Policies set by the academic degree program can be found below.
Prior coursework, graduate credits earned at other institutions.
With program approval, students may be allowed to transfer up to 12 credits of graduate coursework from other institutions. In cases where a new faculty member brings a student advisee with them from their prior institution, more than 12 credits may be considered and approved for that student. Coursework earned ten years or more prior to admission to a doctoral degree is not allowed to satisfy requirements.
Refer to the Graduate School: Transfer Credits for Prior Coursework policy.
Credits earned as a university special student at uw–madison.
Refer to the Graduate School: Probation policy.
Refer to the Graduate School: Advisor and Graduate School: Committees (Doctoral/Master’s/MFA) policies.
15 credits. 12 credits maximum of research.
Refer to the Graduate School: Time Limits policy.
These resources may be helpful in addressing your concerns:
Students should contact the department chair or program director with questions about grievances. They may also contact the L&S Academic Divisional Associate Deans, the L&S Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning Administration, or the L&S Director of Human Resources.
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The University of Pennsylvania is an internationally renowned research institution that attracts the best students from the United States and around the globe. The Graduate Program is designed for students who wish to earn a Ph.D. in Chemistry while undertaking cutting edge research. The program provides students with the necessary theoretical background and hands-on training to become independent and highly successful scientists. Graduate students achieve mastery of advanced chemistry topics through courses in different subdisciplines. Broad exposure to current research also occurs via four weekly departmental seminar programs and many interdisciplinary, university-wide lecture series.
Currently, faculty, students, and postdoctoral associates in Chemistry work in the fields of bioinorganic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, chemical biology, biophysical chemistry, bioinformatics, materials science, laser chemistry, health related chemistry, structural and dynamical studies of biological systems, X-ray scattering/diffraction, NMR spectroscopy, applications of computing and computer graphics, as well as investigations of chemical communication and hormone-receptor interactions. Many research groups combine different techniques to explore frontier areas, such as nanomaterials applied to biology, photoactive biomolecules, and single-molecule imaging. Novel synthetic procedures are under constant development for targets ranging from super-emissive nanoparticles to highly specialized drug molecules and giant dendrimers, which are being explored, for example, as drug-delivery systems. The Research Facilities in the Department of Chemistry provide a strong technology base to enable the highest level of innovation. Graduate students are a driving, integral force at Penn Chemistry.
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The following areas of specialization are available: analytical, biological, inorganic, physical, theoretical, and organic. A wide range of interdisciplinary research programs (e.g., toxicology, biological chemistry, cell and molecular biology) involve chemistry students with those in medical sciences, engineering, the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, and occasionally with local industry. The French Family Science Center, totaling over 275,000 square feet, is a shared research facility with groups from Biology, Physics, Mathematics and the Medical Center occupying space, with additional research space in the adjacent Levine Science Research Center. This well-equipped chemical laboratory provides conditions conducive to research in many areas of current interest. Major shared instruments, including those for nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry, are housed in the departmental instrumentation facility and a wide array of more specialized instrumentation is available in the various research laboratories.
The doctoral program in chemistry features research programs that span the “traditional” sub-disciplines of chemistry, including analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical and theoretical chemistry. However, many, if not most of the research programs are interdisciplinary, either overlapping the traditional boundaries of chemistry or the boundaries between chemistry and the other sciences, for example biological, materials, and environmental sciences. Many chemistry faculty and students participate in university-wide interdisciplinary training programs and centers, including those in biological chemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, molecular biophysics, biologically inspired materials, and cellular and biosurface engineering. Research in all fields is supported by state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Competitive stipends are provided through research and teaching assistantships, and fellowships are available for outstanding candidates.
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The goal of the Chemistry PhD is to prepare students for careers in science as researchers and educators by expanding their knowledge of chemistry while developing their ability for critical analysis, creativity, and independent study. A high graduation rate in an average of just over five years can be attributed to the quality of applicants admitted, the flexibility of our program of study, the opportunity for students to begin research in the first year, and the affordability of education made possible by our generous financial support policies.
Programs of study are tailored to the needs of individual students, based on their prior training and research interests. However, progress to a degree is generally similar for all students. During the first year, students take courses, begin their teaching apprenticeships, choose research advisors, and embark on their thesis research; students whose native language is not English must pass an English proficiency examination. Beginning the first summer, the emphasis is on research, although courses of special interest may be taken throughout a student's residency. In the second year, there is a departmental examination which includes a written research proposal and an oral defense of the research proposal. In the third year, students advance to candidacy for the doctorate by defending the topic, preliminary findings, and future research plans for their dissertation. Subsequent years focus on thesis research and writing the dissertation. Most students graduate during their fifth year.
Research opportunities for graduate students are comprehensive and interdisciplinary, spanning inorganic, organic, physical, analytical, computational, and theoretical chemistry; surface and materials chemistry; and atmospheric and environmental chemistry. Please refer to the faculty pages for full descriptions of the ongoing research in our department. State-of-the-art facilities and laboratories support these research programs.
At UCSD, chemists and biochemists are part of a thriving community that stretches across campus and out into research institutions throughout the La Jolla and San Diego area, uniting researchers in substantive interactions and collaborations.
Interdisciplinary research and collaboration at UCSD is enhanced through a variety of training grants. These programs provide financial support for exceptional graduate and postdoctoral scholars and also unite researchers from across campus and throughout the La Jolla research community in special seminars, retreats, and courses. Doctoral students are usually placed on training grants in their second year or later.
Teaching apprenticeships are a vital and integral part of graduate student training, and four quarters of teaching are required. See the Teaching Assistants page to apply. Students can gain experience teaching both discussion and laboratory sections. Excellence in teaching is stressed, and the department provides a thorough training program covering both fundamentals and special techniques for effective instruction. Further training is provided by the Teaching and Learning Commons on campus. Performance is evaluated every quarter, and awards are bestowed quarterly for outstanding teaching performance.
Students in good academic standing receive a 12-month stipend; fees and tuition are also provided. Support packages come from a variety of sources, including teaching and research assistantships, training grants, fellowships, and awards. Special fellowships are awarded to outstanding students based on their admission files. See Ph.D. Program Support Policy for more information.
A primary health care program, major medical plan, and dental plan are among the benefits provided by the University's registration fee (see Graduate Student Health Insurance Program, GSHIP) . Minor illnesses and injuries can usually be treated at the Student Health Center . Counseling is provided free of charge through Counseling and Psychological Services .
Creative, bright, and motivated students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We admit for the Fall quarter entrance only. See UCSD Ph.D. Admissions FAQ page for full information.
Graduates typically obtain jobs in academia or in the chemical industry. Many take postdoctoral research positions in academic institutions and national laboratories that lead to future academic or industrial careers at other prestigious institutions. Our faculty and Student Affairs staff provide career advising and job placement services. The department's Industrial Relations program assists students with placement in industrial positions. UCSD's Career Services Center provides many resources for students, including the chance to videotape yourself in a mock interview!
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Ph.d. program in clinical/bioanalytical chemistry.
The Ph.D. program in Clinical/Bioanalytical Chemistry is offered jointly by Cleveland State University and the Lerner Research Institute of The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF). The program is also affiliated with the Rammelkamp Center for Education and Research of the MetroHealth Medical Center of Cleveland.
This unique program attracts students from all over the world. Clinical/Bioanalytical Chemistry applies the knowledge of chemistry and, in particular, chemical analysis to the study of the origins and diagnoses of diseases. Graduates of this Ph.D. program are employed in many clinical- bioanalytical settings. They become directors of clinical laboratories and research scientists in biomedical and biotechnology fields, in invitro diagnostics, in reference and analytical laboratories, in academic institutions, and in many other settings.
Because of the concentration of chemical, medical, and related industries and institutions in the Cleveland area, many graduates of this program have found fulfilling positions locally. Others have selected employment outside of the Cleveland area, including employment outside of the United States.
Chemists with advanced degrees generally have a variety of career opportunities, and Cleveland State graduates are no exception. The program has outstanding faculty with whom students conduct their dissertation research. Students have the opportunity to do research with faculty and research scientists at Cleveland State, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and other medical centers.
The program has more than fifty faculty members who have a broad range of research interests in disease mechanism and diagnosis, bioanalytical chemistry, biomedicine, and molecular biology. State-of-the-art facilities and advanced bioanalytical technologies are available to students in the program, including (but not limited to) mass spectrometry (including MALDI-TOF and LC-ESI-triple quadruple MS, LC-ESI-ion- trap MS), HPLC, conventional and capillary electrophoresis, immunoassays, ultracentrifugation, NMR, EPR, FTIR, absorption spectroscopy, spectrofluorometry, X-ray crystallography, molecular biology techniques, and computational chemistry and chemical imaging techniques.
The doctoral degree with a Clinical Chemistry Specialization is an internationally recognized program that examines the origins, mechanisms, and diagnosis of disease. Students who complete the program may obtain certification from the American Board of Clinical Chemistry after appropriate work experience and upon successful completion of the certification examination.
The Clinical Chemistry Ph.D. specialization is also an option within the Molecular Medicine Ph.D. specialization for students in both programs. It is the responsibility of the Director of the Clinical Chemistry program to certify that doctoral students in the clinical chemistry specialization have completed the necessary course and research requirements for professional certification.
All recipients of the Ph.D. degree with clinical chemistry specialization are strongly urged to take, following graduation, the examination offered for certification by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry.
Depending on their research interests, applicants to the Ph.D. program may wish to consider participation in the Cellular and Molecular Medicine Specialization, an interdisciplinary initiative linking the resources of the three Cleveland State/ Cleveland Clinic joint Ph.D. programs: Regulatory Biology, Clinical-Bioanalytical Chemistry, and Applied Biomedical Engineering. Together, these units provide unparalleled opportunities for faculty, students, and staff.
The Cellular and Molecular Medicine Specialization is not an independent academic program and does not replace existing doctoral programs. Students must fulfill the requirements for their Ph.D program. The Cellular and Molecular Medicine Specialization forms a logical interface to coordinate collective efforts of existing programs in four ways:
As part of its contribution to these efforts, the Cellular and Molecular Medicine Specialization makes available several graduate assistantships to allow outstanding candidates to concentrate on their research for two years.
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Graduate courses and research programs leading to the MS and PhD degrees in chemistry are offered in analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical and theoretical chemistry. These programs include photochemistry, stereochemistry, electrochemistry, kinetics (including nanosecond and crossed-molecular beam studies), theoretical structure and dynamics, statistical mechanics, organic synthesis, inorganic synthesis, carbohydrate chemistry, NMR, ESR, laser and vacuum UV spectroscopy, pulse radiolysis, X-ray structures, multi-enzyme complexes, catalysis, mechanisms of action of enzymes and coenzymes, molecular biology, biomembrane studies, surface chemistry and separations.
The first year is devoted mainly to advanced coursework with the opportunity to begin research in the latter part of the year. During the second and subsequent years, the major emphasis is given to research for both MS and PhD students. PhD students begin their examinations for admission to PhD candidacy in their second year. These examinations include both written and oral portions; they are designed to verify the student's competence as an independent scientist.
All MS and PhD research is carried out under the direct supervision of a faculty adviser who serves as the student's preceptor. Many research groups are enriched by the presence of postdoctoral researchers and visiting professors. Graduates are employed by industrial and government laboratories and as research and teaching staff members at colleges and universities across the United States.
UMass Boston's Chemistry Department offers a comprehensive Doctor of Philosophy degree, dedicated to cultivating creative and conscientious scientists. The department offers educational opportunities in six doctoral tracks: Biological Chemistry, Chemistry Education Research, Green Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical/Analytical Chemistry, with a special emphasis on interdisciplinary research. Students immerse themselves in research labs early in the program and tailor their academic plan in accordance with their research interests.
Students are required to complete 60 credits of coursework, consisting of two core courses, three elective courses, a graduate seminar course and a dissertation research course. The set of core courses is dictated by the student’s track. In addition, the department’s emphasis on Green Chemistry permeates the curricula of all of its doctoral tracks. Our PhD program culminates in a public defense of the student’s research and the publication of the dissertation.
The specialty of the Department is in the field of Green Chemistry, and we are proud to be the first school in the country to offer a doctoral degree via the PhD in Chemistry/Green Chemistry Track. It focuses specifically on preparing chemistry doctoral students to direct, design, and implement chemical research using strategies that reduce or eliminate the impact on human health or the environment. It provides experiences, tools, and skills needed for conducting research in a more environmentally sustainable fashion. The strength of the green chemistry curriculum lies in its overlapping interdisciplinary themes of research. Our faculty is committed to research designed to benefit society, and this emphasis is reflected in our course selections at all levels of education.
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Students in the Biological Chemistry PhD track are required to take one core course, two core biological chemistry track courses, three elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the three elective courses, one must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to two can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee.
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Students in the Chemistry Education PhD track are required to take one core course, two core chemistry education track courses, three elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the three elective courses, one must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to two can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee.
The Green Chemistry Track in the Chemistry PhD Program is the first such program in the world. Students obtaining a degree from this program will be prepared for conventional chemistry jobs in industry, government, and academia. In addition to traditional training in the chemical sciences, required and elective courses in the Biology Department and School for the Environment provide graduates with the tools and experience to assess human impact on health and the environment.
Green chemistry involves an ecologically sustainable view of chemical research, development, and manufacture. Toxicological understanding and environmental fate are necessary components to understanding the entire "molecular life cycle" of any commercial endeavor.
Typically, universities and academic departments lack the appropriate personnel and facilities to pursue a program of this kind. The unique complement of Chemistry, the School for the Environment, and Biology Department faculty has allowed the University of Massachusetts Boston to create such a program.
Students in the Inorganic Chemistry PhD track are required to take one core course, two core inorganic chemistry track courses, three elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the three elective courses, one must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to two can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee.
Students in the Organic Chemistry PhD track are required to take one core course, two core organic chemistry track courses, three elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the three elective courses, one must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to two can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee.
Students in the Physical/Analytical Chemistry PhD track are required to take one core course, two core physical/analytical chemistry track courses, three elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the three elective courses, one must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to two can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee.
How to apply.
Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements in addition to the following program-specific requirements:
Deadlines: April 1 (priority deadline) or June 15 (final deadline, if space available) for fall, October 1 (priority deadline) or November 1 (final deadline, if space available) for spring
Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.
Program Cost Information: Bursar's website
Coursework (complete 60 credits.), core course in chemistry phd for all tracks (choose one.).
CHEM 631 – Chemical Toxicology CHEM 671 – Introduction to Green Chemistry
CHEM 658 – Medicinal Chemistry CHEM 680 – Physical Biochemistry CHEM 681 – Medical Biochemistry
CHEM 601 – Thermodynamics and Kinetics CHEM 602 – Quantum Mechanics CHEM 611 – Organometallic Catalysis CHEM 612 – Physical Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 621 – Synthetic Organic Chemistry CHEM 622 – Physical Organic Chemistry CHEM 631 – Chemical Toxicology CHEM 641 – Chemistry and Biochemistry Education Research CHEM 651 – Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds CHEM 654 – Biological Chemistry CHEM 658 – Medicinal Chemistry CHEM 661 – Analytical Instrumentation CHEM 662 – Applied Chemometrics CHEM 666 – Electrochemistry CHEM 671 – Introduction to Green Chemistry CHEM 680 – Physical Biochemistry CHEM 681 – Medical Biochemistry CHEM 687 – Topics in Chemistry CHEM 688 – Topics in Physical Chemistry CHEM 689 – Topics in Organic Chemistry CHEM 690 – Topics in Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 696 – Independent Study CHEM 697 – Special Topics in Chemistry
Students may choose electives from external departments if they are relevant to their course of study and research. Students choose courses with the permission of the advisor and Graduate Program Director.
BIOL 614 – Advanced Cell Chemistry BIOL 678 – Protein Chemistry and Enzymology BIOL 679 – Protein Chemistry and Enzymology Lecture BIOL 685 – Biomedical Tracers
PHYSIC 601 – Electronic Instrumentation II: Digital PHYSIC 612 – Electromagnetic Theory PHYSIC 632 – Advanced Laser Optics (with lab) PHYSIC 609 – Physics of Medical Imaging PHYSIC 615 – Solid State Physics PHYSIC 621 – Physics of Semiconductor Materials
EEOS 611 – Applied Statistics EEOS 640 – The Chemistry of Natural Waters EEOS 710 – Environmental Biogeochemistry EEOS 715 – Isotope Geochemistry
CHEM 691 – Seminar I (fall) CHEM 692 – Seminar II (spring)
CHEM 899 – Dissertation Research
Coursework (complete 60 credits.), core course in chemistry phd for all tracks (choose one.), core courses in chemistry education research track (three courses.).
CHEM 641 – Chemistry and Biochemistry Education Research
At least two courses selected from the following three options: * Quantitative Methods: EEOS 611 (Applied Statistics) or BIOL 607 (Computational Data Analysis for Biology) * Qualitative Methods: HIGHED 752 (Research Methods in Higher Education: Qualitative Analysis) or PSYCLN 775 (Qualitative Methods in Clinical Psychology) * Cognition: PSYDBS 762 (Knowledge Acquisition) or PSYDBS 620 (Cognitive Neuroscience)
CHEM 601 – Thermodynamics and Kinetics CHEM 602 – Quantum Mechanics CHEM 611 – Organometallic Catalysis CHEM 612 – Physical Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 621 – Synthetic Organic Chemistry CHEM 622 – Physical Organic Chemistry CHEM 631 – Chemical Toxicology CHEM 641 – Chemistry and Biochemistry Education Research CHEM 651 – Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds CHEM 654 – Biological Chemistry CHEM 658 – Medicinal Chemistry CHEM 661 – Analytical Instrumentation CHEM 662 – Applied Chemometrics CHEM 666 – Electrochemistry CHEM 671 – Introduction to Green Chemistry CHEM 680 – Physical Biochemistry CHEM 681 – Medical Biochemistry CHEM 687 – Topics in Chemistry CHEM 688 – Topics in Physical Chemistry CHEM 689 – Topics in Organic Chemistry CHEM 690 – Topics in Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 696 – Independent Study CHEM 697 – Special Topics in Chemistry
EDCG 606 – Sociocultural Foundations of Education HIGHED 612 – Impact of College on Students HIGHED 620 – Teaching, Learning and Curriculum in Urban Contexts HIGHED 636 – Sociological Perspectives on Higher Education EDCG 663 – Assessment in Teaching EDCG 665 – Secondary Science Teaching Methods
ENVSCI 611 – Applied Statistics ENVSCI 635 – Environmental Toxicology ENVSCI 640 – The Chemistry of Natural Waters ENVSCI 710 – Environmental Biogeochemistry ENVSCI 715 – Isotope Geochemistry
Curriculum - green track.
Students in the Green Chemistry PhD track are required to take two core courses, four elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the four elective courses, at least two must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to the two remaining courses can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee.
Elective courses (choose four from list.).
Students may choose electives from external departments if they are relevant to their course of study and research. Students choose courses with the permission of the advisor and graduate program director.
Curriculum - inorganic track.
Students in the Inorganic Chemistry PhD track are required to take one core course, two core inorganic chemistry track courses, three elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the three elective courses, one must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to two can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee. For all courses see the university's Course Listings .
CHEM 611 – Organometallic Catalysis CHEM 612 – Physical Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 690 – Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
Curriculum - organic track, core courses in organic chemistry track (choose two from list.).
CHEM 621 – Synthetic Organic Chemistry CHEM 622 – Physical Organic Chemistry CHEM 658 – Medicinal Chemistry CHEM 689 – Topics in Organic Chemistry
Core courses in physical/analytical track (choose two from list.).
CHEM 601 – Thermodynamics and Kinetics CHEM 602 – Quantum Mechanics CHEM 661 – Analytical Instrumentation CHEM 688 – Topics in Physical Chemistry
Complete a minimum of 60 credits from at least 15 courses including one core course, five track courses, six graduate seminars, and a minimum of 20 credits in dissertation courses.
Students must pass a literature seminar in the first year of study.
Track: Students must select a track from green chemistry, biological chemistry, chemistry education research, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, or physical/analytical chemistry. Doctoral candidacy: Pass four written qualifying exams (at least two of which are in the track), and an oral qualifying exam. Dissertation: Candidates must complete and defend a dissertation based on original research.
Statute of limitations: Seven years.
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Graduate Program Director Wei Zhang (Green Chemistry) wei2.zhang [at] umb.edu (617) 287-6147
Graduate Program Director Neil Reilly (Physical/Analytical Chemistry) neil.reilly [at] umb.edu (617) 287-4065
Graduate Program Assistant Rita Lam graduate.chemistry [at] umb.edu (617) 287-6190
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Chemistry - doctorate (phd).
The UTA Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is a vibrant, young and growing department with 20 tenured and tenure-track faculty advising over 90 full-time graduate students, 20 or more postdoctoral fellows and visiting scientists, and a host of undergraduates getting their first exposure to scientific research at the highest level. We have active research programs in analytical, organic, biochemistry, physical, and inorganic chemistry, with most faculty having research programs which cross over traditional divisional boundaries. Our Ph.D. program includes an industrial internship.
A Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Texas at Arlington will prepare you with rare and valuable skills for a career as an independent scientist and leader. Our research programs offer well-funded opportunities and collaborative environments with advanced chemical instrumentation at the forefront of important research and development initiatives. We build analytical techniques and instruments for use in biomedicine, the environment, and even on the Mars lander. We discover molecular and biomolecular anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, immunomodulating, and neuronal survival medicines; and define underlying genetic and enzyme control of physiological processes. We study energy and resource solutions by new catalyst design. We synthesis complex naturally occurring molecules and new species with valuable function in (bio)sensing, separations sciences, and medicine. And we computationally investigate thermodynamic and kinetic properties of materials and biomolecules. To get a better idea of the range of research under way in the department and to identify faculty and research programs which interest you, visit our faculty members webpage!
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Ph.D. in Chemistry
This program is ideally suited for students interested in a career in chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries; government and industrial laboratories; or in academic institutions. The program’s areas of research include analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, colloid and surface chemistry, electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer chemistry, and theoretical chemistry. In addition to the traditional Ph.D. curriculum, the program mandates that students acquire working knowledge of the type of research conducted in industry and of the constraints (both practical and philosophical) under which it is carried out. This industrial internship is a required component of the doctoral degree at UTA and, in fact, is one of the more popular components of our program and distinguishes us from most other doctoral chemistry programs. During the industrial internship, you will spend three to four months interning at industrial or government research companies such as Merck, Alcon Labs, SABIC, GlaxoSmithKline, Bayer, and Exxon-Mobil, to name a few. This internship is obtained for the student by the department and every effort is made to match the type of work and the company with the student's interests. This internship is often invaluable in guiding and obtaining research positions at these same and related companies. The internship requirement recognizes the importance of providing chemistry graduate students with a broad range of research experiences and to better prepare them for the transition from academia to careers as practicing chemists. This practical research experience has proven very valuable in helping students to define their career objectives and expand their knowledge of the range of chemical research opportunities. Ultimately, it offers students a significant advantage when looking for their first job. The traditional (required and elective) coursework includes analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry courses. Instead of taking comprehensive or cumulative examinations, our students are required, by the middle of their third year, to write and orally defend a proposal based on an original research idea. The final degree requirement, upon completion of their research, is the writing and oral defense of the dissertation.
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UTA's unique internship requirement recognizes the importance of providing chemistry graduate students with a broad range of research experiences and better prepares them for the transition from academia to careers as practicing chemists. This practical research experience has proven very valuable in helping students to define their career objectives and expand their knowledge of the range of chemical research opportunities. Ultimately, it can offer students a significant advantage when looking for their first job. The department currently has over $3 million per year in external grant support. The department houses one of the world’s finest collections of equipment and instrumentation. The Shimadzu Center for Advanced Analytical Chemistry provides researchers at UTA and from around the world with superb capability for molecular, biomolecular, and materials detection and quantification.
Take the next step toward investing in yourself by learning more about our Chemistry - Doctorate (PHD) program.
If you're ready, so are we. The next step is to apply. Applying for admission is easy, and we're here to work with you every step of the way.
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Phone: 817-272-4161
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Applications for the 2024 cycle will be open from December 1, 2023 until February 5, 2024.
The graduate fellowship committee of the acs division of analytical chemistry, which is comprised of representatives from the sponsoring companies and analytical faculty who do not supervise graduate students, evaluate the applications, in part using a rubric , and make the following fellowship awards:.
The applicant must be a full-time student working toward a phd and must have completed the second year of graduate study by the time the fellowship period begins. analytical chemistry must be a central part of the applicant’s phd thesis. the applicant’s research supervisor must be a member of the american chemical society division of analytical chemistry. for the agilent fellowship, preference will be given to students working in the area of mass spectrometry, broadly defined., only one nomination per research supervisor will be accepted. nine-month fellowships may begin on june 1, july 1, august 1 or september 1, so applicants for nine-month fellowships must not complete their thesis research before march 1 of the academic year in which they have received an award. summer fellowships begin on june 1 of the calendar year, therefore applicants for summer fellowships must not have completed their thesis research before september 1 of a given calendar year. , applicants for awards in previous years are encouraged to reapply. previous 9-month fellowship recipients, however, are not eligible for a second award. , applicants must demonstrate outstanding research ability and accomplishment, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in analytical chemistry. consequently, fellowships are normally awarded to students in their third or fourth years of graduate study when they have established a publication record., application process, submissions for 2024 will be open from december 1, 2023 until february 5, 2024..
Fellowship sponsors, the acs division of analytical chemistry is extremely grateful to the following companies and organizations who currently sponsor graduate fellowships: agilent technologies, eli lilly and company, eastman and pittcon., additional information, nine-month fellowships may not be accepted concurrently with any other external fellowship. because the purpose of the fellowship is to provide the opportunity for research, the holder will not engage in outside work for added compensation during the fellowship period. tuition may not be paid out of the fellowship, nor is the university permitted to deduct any administrative costs. it is expected that fellowship recipients will be engaged in full-time research for the duration of the fellowship and be in residence at the home institution (except when performing collaborative experiments which are part of the funded project)., at the end of the fellowship period, a brief report of the accomplishments or achievements made by the student should be submitted to the chair of the graduate fellowship committee and to the sponsor., recipients may also be invited to participate in a symposium at a national acs meeting featuring the winners of the acs analytical graduate fellowships., it is requested that any publications which result from the studies done during the fellowship period bear the following statement: “this work was supported by the [sponsor]/acs analytical graduate fellowship.”, any questions regarding the fellowship or application process may be directed to:, prof. michelle kovarik department of chemistry trinity college.
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MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (7/18/2024) – Seven graduate students advised by Department of Chemistry faculty members were recently awarded the University of Minnesota’s Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship. The seven students honored by this prestigious award are Kaylee Barr, Brylon Denman, Madeline Honig, Chris Seong, Sneha Venkatachalapathy, Murphi Williams, and Caini Zheng.
Kaylee Barr , a Chemical Engineering and Materials Science PhD student, is entering her fifth year in the Reineke Group . Before making the move to Minnesota, she received her BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kansas. “I came to the University of Minnesota because of the department's developments in polymer science, and because I was interested in the intersection of polymer science and drug delivery in Theresa Reineke's lab,” she says. Here at UMN, Kaylee studies how bottlebrush polymer architecture affects pH-responsive oral drug delivery. This summer, she is excited to grow professionally and as a scientist in an intern position at Genentech.
Brylon Denman is a Chemistry PhD candidate in the Roberts Group . She joined the UMN community in 2020 after completing her BS in Biochemistry at St. Louis University. “My research in the Roberts group seeks to resolve regioselectivity and reactivity issues within aryne methodology via ligand control,” Brylon says. “To accomplish this task, I have taken a mechanistic and hypothesis driven approach to understand how key molecular parameters modify regioselectivity and reactivity. I hope to use the knowledge I have gained from these studies to both improve the synthetic utility of aryne intermediates, and improve the sustainability of aryne reactions.” Brylon is also passionate about sustainable and green chemistry. As a founding member of the Sustainable and Green Chemistry committee, Brylon strives to collaborate with other department teammates to strengthen the culture of green and sustainable chemistry through integration into teaching, research, and community engagement. “In my career I aim to continue this advocacy and use my breadth of knowledge to enact sustainable change at a major pharmaceutical company as emphasizing sustainability on such a large scale can lead to a large impact,” she says. As she works through her internship at AbbVie this summer, Brylon is looking towards the future to outline her next steps after graduation.
Madeline Honig first experienced Chemistry at UMN during a summer REU experience in the Bühlmann Lab . She formally joined the Prof. Bühlmann's team in Fall 2020 after earning her BA in Chemistry from Earlham College. Her research here at UMN has focused on the development and improved understanding of polymeric membrane-based ion-selective electrodes (ISEs). “One of my projects involves developing a quantitative parameter to better define the upper detection limits of these sensors which can be used to more accurately define sensor performance and predict the working range under different conditions,” Madeline says. “This research led us to investigate the unexplained 'super-Nernstian' responses of some pH-selective electrodes and expand the phase boundary model (the quantitative model that predicts ISE behavior) to include the formation of complexes between protonated ionophores and counter-ions in the sensing membrane. ISEs have been widely used for decades in clinical blood analysis among many other applications so it's exciting that I was still able to add to our fundamental understanding of how these sensors function.” One of Madeline’s goals is to use her research to enable the development of improved sensors that can be used in a wider range of conditions. Over the course of her graduate studies, Madeline has had the opportunity to be a graduate student mentor for two other students: Ariki Haba, a visiting master's student from Japan, and Katie O'Leary, a summer REU student, who both made significant contributions to the project. “Acting as a graduate mentor was really cool and I hope I can also make graduate-level chemistry research more approachable for everyone that I work with,” Madeline says. For her significant research efforts, Madeline was also recently selected in a national competition as one of the four winners of the 2024 Eastern Analytical Symposium Graduate Student Research Award. She will accept the award in November in Plainsboro NJ at the Eastern Analytical Symposium.
Chris Seong , an international student from New Zealand and PhD candidate in the Roberts Group, came to UMN after completing his BA with Distinction in Chemistry at St. Olaf College in 2020. Chris’ overarching chemistry interests involve the development of methods to utilize naturally abundant carboxylic acids as feedstock to synthesize medicinally relevant products, which are traditionally made with non-renewable starting materials derived from fossil fuels. “My earlier work has been focused on making alkyl-alkyl bonds through decarboxylation, but lately, in true Roberts Group fashion, I have turned my attention to using a similar mechanism to do aryne chemistry,” Chris says. He is currently working to publish a paper on the aryne project that he has been working on with two talented group mates; Sal Kargbo and Felicia Yu. “I am really excited to share this cool chemistry with the world,” he says. Outside of the lab, Chris is working on expanding his network to apply for jobs in the pharmaceutical industry – specifically in the early process space.
Sneha Venkatachalapathy is a member of the Distefano Group and an international student from India. She completed her BS in Chemistry with a minor degree in Biotechnology from Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida, India in 2020. “Chemistry has always been my passion since high school. I still remember my first successful brown ring test that has left a remarkable fascination and interest towards chemistry,” Sneha says. “This early fascination has driven my academic journey, guided by mentors like Dr. Subhabrata Sen, who encouraged me to pursue a PhD in the United States.” Sneha was drawn towards working in the Chemical Biology research field where she could directly contribute to developing human life. “Joining Dr. Mark Distefano’s lab at UMN provided me with the chance to collaborate with Dr. Mohammad Rashidian from Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Together, we work towards expanding the scope of protein prenylation to construct protein-based cancer diagnostic tools,” she says. Sneha’s goal for her time in the UMN PhD program is to create innovative protein-based tools for cancer detection and treatment, aiming to enhance patient’s quality of life. She says she is looking forward to continuing to develop her leadership skills as she continues her doctorate, and is also exploring future opportunities beyond UMN. “One thing that motivates me daily is the belief that my research contributions to the scientific community would enhance our understanding of cancer diagnostic methods, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes worldwide,” she says.
Murphi Williams completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, then joined the Bhagi-Damodaran at UMN in 2020. When it comes to research, Murphi is interested in chemical biology, more specifically, looking into proteins involved in important biological problems. “One of my major projects is developing and characterizing a potential inhibitor for Mycobacterium tuberculosis , the bacteria that causes tuberculosis,” Murphi says. “Tuberculosis is the leading infectious disease so my projects center on understanding and inhibiting heme proteins important for the bacteria. Specifically, a previous lab member identified a small molecule that I've been characterizing the activity of in cells.” Her current research goal is to express and purify the protein targets for her small molecule inhibitor in the lab to further demonstrate the in vitro activity. She is also contemplating a future career in science communication. Outside of the lab, she enjoys working on her garden.
Caini Zheng joined the Chemistry at the UMN in 2019 after finishing her undergraduate studies at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. She is currently a sixth-year graduate student co-advised by Profs. Tim Lodge and Ilja Siepmann . Her research focuses on the phase behavior of soft materials, including polymers and oligomers. Her DDF statement is titled "Self-Assembly of Polymers and Amphiphiles into Bicontinuous Phases". Caini is currently working on a project to elucidate the self-assembly of glycolipids through molecular dynamics simulations coupled with machine learning methods. In the future, she wants to work in the industry on bridging data science with traditional material research.
Latest news.
12/18/23 Welcome, Ruwini to the Tivanski Group!
12/18/23 Welcome, Thumini to the Tivanski Group!
12/14/22 - Congrats to Akalanka for passing the comprehensive exam!
04/25/22 - Congrats to Chathuri (Graduate College Ballard & Seashore Fellowship)!
04/25/22 - Congrats to Chamika (Graduate College Summer Fellowship)!
01/01/22 - Welcome, Collin to the Tivanski group!
10/29/2021 Research findings on "Cells move by controlling the stiffness of their neighbors" was featured in University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics press release. Congratulations Tivanski lab and Tootle lab.( Link )
08/01/21 - Congratulations to Dr. Hansol Lee for successfully defending his Ph.D. dissertation! We are going to miss you.
06/01/21 - We would like to welcome Akalanka as the new graduate students in our group. Welcome!
05/01/21 - We are very proud of our undergraduate researchers, Matt and Lan, for getting accepted to graduate schools! Matt will pursue a Ph.D. in Biomedical engineering at the University of Iowa and Lan will pursue a Ph.D. in Biology at Syracuse University.
02/05/21 - Congratulations to Chathuri for her first, 1st author publication in Langmuir!
11/17/20 - Congratulations to Dr. Thiranjeewa Lansakara for successfully defending his Ph.D. dissertation! We are going to miss you.
04/02/20 - All of Tivanski group members are working remotely. Stay healthy! Wash your hands frequently and maintain social distancing.
02/13/20 - Belated welcome to Chamika, Lan, Zhiliang, and Matt for joining the Tivanski group! Apologies for the late notice :)
12/11/19 - Professor Tivanski, Hansol, Thiranjeewa, Chathuri, and Al will present their latest AFM works in the upcoming Pittcon 2020 in Chicago. Come check out our findings!
11/18/19 - Congrats to Samantha for successfully defending her master's thesis!
10/21/19 - Congrats to Chathuri (Graduate College Post-comprehensive Research Fellowship) & Al (ACS Regional Graduate Student Award)!
10/07/19 - Congratulations to our long-term collaborator and colleague, Elias Hasenecz from the Stone group, for his 1st first-author publications in ACS Earth and Space Chemistry!
09/03/19 - Our group meetings are open to anyone interested in joining the Tivanski group. Please contact [email protected] if you wish to attend!
09/01/19 - Congratulations to Al for his 1st, first-author publication in ACS Nano letters.
08/01/19 - Congratulations to our former SSTP student, Vishnu, on winning the Best Poster Award at the SSTP Poster Presentation.
07/15/19 - Congratulations to Dr. Kamal K. Ray, for successfully defending his Ph.D. He will continue his academic endeavors as a postdoctoral fellow with Professor Heather Allen, from Ohio State University.
05/20/19 - Congratulations to Kamal for his first, 1st author publication in the journal of Analytical Chemistry!
05/08/19 - Chathuri passed the comprehensive exam. Congratulations!
04/15/19 - The new edition of The Aerosol Times is out!
04/01/19 - Congratulations to Hansol for being selected for the ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Graduate Fellowship!
02/10/19 - The latest February edition of The Aerosol Times is here!
02/01/19 - Hansol was recently featured in the Loyola University Chicago's Chemistry department news: Link
01/18/19 - Hansol was recently featured in a graduate student spotlight: Link
01/06/19 - Happy new year! The latest edition of The Aerosol Times is here!
12/12/18 - We would like to welcome Al Tiba and Samantha Wigley as the two new graduate students in our group. Welcome!
11/04/18 - Alexei, Hansol and Chathuri participated in the 2018 CAICE Kick-off meeting in San Diego, California!
10/21/18 - Chathuri gave a ACS Midwest regional conference presentation titled, "Impact of dry versus deposition towards quantifying the organic volume fraction of model SSA"
10/15/18 - Thanks to our colleagues in UW-Madison, for inviting us to participate in the annual Wisconsin Science Festival!
10/5/18 - Congrats to Thiranjeewa, for winning the GSS travel award!
9/30/18 - Congratulations to Hansol, who won three awards, GPSG research grant, GPSG travel award, and GSS travel award!
8/29/18 - For those of you interested in our research group, Hansol, Thiranjeewa, and Kamal will give their ACS presentations again on Friday, 9:30 a.m. on the 31st in E231 during our group meeting! Please do not hesitate to email [email protected] if you would like to sit in.
8/24/18 - Kamal gave an ACS Boston National meeting presentation on, "Study of the Phase State and Viscoelastic Properties of Individual Substrate Deposited Model Aerosol Systems by Atomic Force Microscopy'.
8/23/18 - Thiranjeewa gave an ACS Boston National meeting presentation on, "Single Molecule Level Studies of Enzyme-ligand Interactions Using Molecular Recognition Atomic Force Spectroscopy".
8/21/18 - Hansol gave an ACS Boston National meeting presentation on, "Surface Tension Measurements of Model and Nascent SSA Using AFM". Thank you for those who attended the talk! Thiranjeewa and Kamal will also be giving presentations in the next few days.
8/01/18 - We welcome new incoming graduate students! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
7/27/18 - REU and SSTP students have presented their summer research at the University of Iowa. Thank you for your hard work!
7/01/18 - We welcome James and Riley, who will be participating in the summer SSTP research program in our group!
6/01/18 - We welcome Margaret and Courtney, who will be participating in the summer REU research program in our group!
5/28/18 - Congrats to Thiranjeewa for receiving the Teaching Assistant of the Year award in Principles of Physical Chemistry!
5/20/18 - Alexei and Hansol gave invited talks about aerosol research in San Diego, California for Phase IIA/B CAICE meeting!
4/26/18 - 6 th graders from Benton Community schools visited our laboratory and saw how our research makes an impact in the world!
4/22/18 - Tivanski group members participated in the annual Sri Lankan Student Association New Year Festival in Iowa City.
4/6/18 - Happy birthday Chathuri!
4/2/18 - Congrats to Kamal & Hansol for receiving the Graduate College Summer Fellowship!
3/30/18 - Welcome, Maddie to the Tivanski group!
3/22/18 - Our aerosol research was featured on the March edition of The Aerosol Times !
3/9/18 - We welcome the prospective graduate students that are visiting! Please do not hesitate to send us emails or stop by to chat!
2/3/18 - Congrats to Hansol for receiving the Graduate Student Award in Environmental Chemistry Award from ACS!
1/9/18 - Congrats to Hansol for receiving the Local Section Outreach Volunteer of the Year Award from ACS!
12/25/17 - Welcome, Eddie to the Tivanski group!
12/20/17 - Welcome, Chathuri to the Tivanski group!
10/11/17 - Congratulations to Thiranjeewa for winning the Graduate College Post-Comprehensive Research Award!
10/6/17 - Hansol's 3 Minute Thesis titled "Aerosols: Mother Nature's Weapon Against Global Warming"
8/25/17 - Congrats to Hansol for receiving the Certificate of Merit from ACS!
8/25/17 - Kamal, Hansol, and Dr.Tivanski each gave national conference ACS oral presentations about our latest research on sea spray aerosols
8/1/17 - Congrats to Hansol for receiving the Excellence Award for mentoring in the CLEAR program!
7/1/17 - Congrats to Jonic for the "Best Poster" award!
6/9/17 - Kamal's Midwest Organic Solid State Chemistry Symposium titled"Modulation of Electrical Conductivity of Boronic Ester Adduct Host by pi Rich Organic Guests"
5/22/17 - Hansol and Dr.Tivanski fly to San Diego for the CAICE Year 4 site visit from NSF
5/3/17 - Thiranjeewa passed COMPS!
5/1/17 - We welcome Jonic, a highschool student from China, who will be working with us over the summer through the Secondary Student Training Program
4/25/17 - Hansol passed COMPS!
4/24/17 - Thiranjeewa's physical/environmental chemistry seminar titled"Exploring Biomechanical Interactions at the Nanoscale"
4/22/17 - Kamals' Iowa Academy of Science oral presentation titled "Mechanical Properties of Individual Substrate-deposited Sea Spray Aerosol Particles"
4/21/17 - Hansol volunteered as a judge in Iowa Academy of Science to evaluate oral presentations from bright highschool students in Iowa
4/1/17 - Congrats to Kamal, who received Graduate College Summer Fellowship!
3/9/17 - Hansol leaves from Pittcon to Madison for a 2-week long collaborative experiment with colleagues from UC-Davis and UW-Madison
3/8/17 - Hansol's Pittcon talk titled "Measuring Surface Tension from Sub- to Super-Saturated Regimes of Submicrometer SIngle Particles Using AFM"
2/27/17 - Hansol's physical/environmental chemistry seminar titled " From Sea Spray Aerosol to Clouds: Surface Tension from Sub- to Super-Saturated Regimes of Single Particles"
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