Rigoberto Hernandez has been elected the 2025 American Chemical Society president-elect by ACS members. Hernandez will serve as society president in 2026 and immediate past president in 2027. These roles […]
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The Department of Chemistry at Johns Hopkins University is made up of internationally recognized faculty involved in all areas of contemporary chemical science, including many interdisciplinary areas that combine chemistry with biology, medicine, physics, and materials.
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- Major Chemistry
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Chemistry faculty train students interested in pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in the classroom and in the laboratory.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate research is strongly encouraged for chemistry majors. Most students graduate with several semesters of experience with a research group.
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Graduate students make up the heart of the chemistry department, and the department strives to support students’ individual needs. Each student is carefully advised and classes are traditionally quite small.
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Dr. Sunita Thyagarajan and Dr. Vishal Yadav Awarded 2024 Career Impact Awards
Dr. Sunita Thyagarajan and Dr. Vishal Yadav have been awarded 2024 Career Impact Awards in the faculty and alumni categories, respectively. Dr. Thyagarajan is an Associate Teaching Professor within the department. […]
Hopkins Chemistry Club Welcomes Members with Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream!
JHACS, our undergraduate chemistry club, entices members with a cold delicious treat! Join our mailing list to get more information about club events! JHACS Contact Form