She is among eight distinguished mid-career faculty recognized by the Brown Institute for their curiosity-driven research to address fundamental challenges in chemistry and physics that can seed breakthroughs that benefit […]
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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.
- Degrees Offered BS, BS/MS, PhD
- Major Chemistry
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Faculty
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.
Graduate
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.
News & Announcements
Prof. Xiongyi Huang named Frontier of Science Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences!
Professor Xiongyi Huang has been named a Frontiers of Science Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). This program brings together some of the nation’s brightest young scientists from […]
Chemistry Student Safety Committee Holds “Pie Day” Fundraiser
The Chemistry Student Safety Committee held its first ever “Pie Day” fundraiser in the Keyser Quad on April 30th, 2026. Participants could pay a small fee to pie a teaching […]