The PhD in Chemistry at Penn State develops researchers capable of driving innovation in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and materials chemistry. Students work on interdisciplinary projects involving catalysis, nanomaterials, biomolecular systems, and computational modeling. With access to top-tier labs and collaborative centers, graduates enter academia, national labs, and the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Developing photoactive catalysts for sustainable chemical synthesis
Designing self-assembling nanostructures for drug delivery
Modeling reaction kinetics using quantum chemical simulations
Studying charge transport in organic semiconductors
Analyzing metal-organic frameworks for CO₂ capture
Synthesis of stereoselective ligands for asymmetric catalysis
Characterizing polymer degradation under environmental stress
Investigating enzyme mimics for biocatalysis applications
Studying hydrogen bonding networks in crystal formation
Designing fluorophores for bioimaging applications
Developing electrochemical methods for trace detection of toxins
Modeling thermodynamic properties of ionic liquids
Analyzing redox reactions in next-gen battery chemistries
Creating environmentally benign solvents for green chemistry
Exploring supramolecular host-guest interactions
Make molecular-level discoveries that drive global innovation in Penn State’s Chemistry PhD program.
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