About Us
About the department
Through a combination of classroom education and front-line research, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides our students with the tools they need to help improve our world. As a historical leader in the molecular sciences, the department has produced generations of academicians and research scientists working in both industrial and government settings, educators, entrepreneurs, lawyers and policy makers. Our students have access to a breadth of opportunities that provide them with the problem solving skills needed to create new knowledge, technologies and innovations at UD and beyond.
Honors
Our department’s faculty is both dynamic and impressive. Since our establishment, we have been shaping and defining the chemistry landscape. The impact of our contributions to research, teaching and scholarship has been recognized with numerous honors and awards, which include:
- 2010 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- AAAS Fellows
- Allan R. Day Award, Philadelphia Organic Chemists Club
- Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellows
- American Society for Mass Spectrometry Award
- American Cancer Society Research Scholar Award
- Benjamin Y. H. Liu Award, American Association for Aerosol Research
- Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
- Chemical Pioneer Award, American Institute of Chemists
- Cottrell Scholar Award, Research Corporation
- Delaware Section Awards, American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Dreyfus Foundation, Environmental Chemistry Fellowship
- DuPont Young Professor Awards
- Exxon Mobil Faculty Fellowship, ACS
- Field and Franklin Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mass Spectrometry, ACS
- Herbert A. Sober Award, American Society of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- JSPS Invitation Fellowship, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
- Over 10 NSF CAREER Awards (since 2003)
- NSF Presidential Young Investigator
- Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences
- Rising Star in Chemistry, ACS Women Chemists Committee
- Royal Society of Chemistry Fellow
Visitor Information
The University of Delaware campus is located in Newark, Delaware, which is about 20 minutes away from Wilmington, an hour from either Philadelphia or Baltimore, two hours from Washington D.C., and two and a half hours from New York City.
The College’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are significant parts of the University of Delaware's College of Arts and Sciences's values and goals. The college's commitment to these values is not just evident in its student body but also its faculty, staff, and curriculum, ensuring a fully inclusive experience. Through this steadfast dedication to diversity and inclusivity, the college continues to enrich its educational offering, allowing each student to benefit from a wide array of viewpoints and experiences.
