Chemistry Research
Research in the department ranges from synthetic to computational and includes chemical education.
A Top Research University
The University of Mississippi is designated as a R-1 Highest Research Activity University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. We are in an elite group of 2.5% of universities nationwide for world class research faculty, spending on research, and production of graduate students.
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is a comprehensive physical sciences department with faculty working in many diverse areas. We are a highly collaborative department, sharing interests and expertise. We train our graduate and undergraduate students to think broadly, to use interdisciplinary approaches, and to develop innovative insights into fundamental chemical and biochemical processes.
Our faculty are internationally-recognized for their multi-disciplinary research, which is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Research Subfields
Analytical, Environmental & Forensic Chemistry
Analytical chemistry is the science of determining the composition of matter is and how much of it exists.
Astrochemistry
Astrochemistry is the study of how chemicals and molecules form and behave in space, helping us understand things like how stars, planets, and even life might begin.
Biochemistry & Biophysical Chemistry
Biochemistry focuses on the chemical processes within and related to living organisms.
Chemical Education
Chemical education as the study of how chemistry is taught and learned, encompassing both research and practice.
Chemical Physics & Physical Chemistry
Computational Chemistry
Computational chemistry is the examination of chemical processes as modeled through mathematical representations.
Inorganic Chemistry & Energy-Related Research
Inorganic chemistry is the study of the properties and behavior of compounds that do not contain carbon.
Organic Chemistry & Nanomaterials Research
Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-containing compounds, focusing on their structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation.