Please join with me in congratulating Thomas Leckta, who has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Braude Award . This award is administered by the Maryland Section of […]
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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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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.
News & Announcements
Prof. Kempa Named Kavli Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences
Prof. Kempa has been named a Kavli Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences. This prestigious designation is bestowed upon the nation’s “brightest young scientists from industry, academia, and government” […]
Prof. Stephen Fried promoted to Associate Professor!
Congratulations to Professor Stephen Fried on his well-deserved promotion to Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University. This achievement is a testament to his exceptional dedication to research, teaching, and mentorship. […]