PhD in Chemistry- Biomolecular Structure and Function in Bethlehem United States | Lehigh University

Our faculty conduct pioneering research across diverse fields including biochemistry, biophysics, synthetic organic chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, biomedical engineering, peptide and protein chemistry, molecular biology, cellular biology, structural biology, cell signaling, neuroscience, bioinorganic chemistry, and oncology - all aimed at advancing human health and deepening our understanding of biomolecular structures and functions. Leveraging advanced instrumentation and techniques (such as NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, fluorescence spectroscopy, optical microscopy, electrochemistry, biosensing, microfluidics, and nanofabrication) alongside robust interdisciplinary collaborations, our dynamic research initiatives are reshaping scientific frontiers at Lehigh University and globally. Current investigations encompass studies of membrane protein structure and function, targeted cancer therapies, membrane protein signaling, innovative biomembranes, bacterial cell surface modeling, chemical dynamics in biological nanostructures, copper regulation in bacteria, among numerous other groundbreaking projects.
Lehigh University's Chemistry Department offers an exceptional graduate program that combines comprehensive chemical education with opportunities for innovative, cross-disciplinary research. Our curriculum ensures students gain extensive foundational knowledge while engaging in forefront scientific exploration. Faculty expertise spans all core chemistry disciplines: Analytical, Inorganic, Biochemistry, Organic, Computational, and Physical Chemistry. The program fosters both broad chemical literacy and specialized research experience, with opportunities in emerging fields like materials chemistry, biological chemistry, surface chemistry, nanoscience, and nanotechnology, alongside traditional chemistry specializations.