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Minnesota boasts one of the nation's most extensive inorganic chemistry departments, providing students with diverse research opportunities. We excel in multiple specialties including bioinorganic chemistry, organometallic compounds, and inorganic materials science. A common research focus involves employing advanced synthetic techniques to develop novel compounds with potential applications as catalysts, photocatalysts, solid-state materials, chemical vapor deposition precursors, or organic synthesis reagents. Students work directly with top-tier instrumentation in our exceptional departmental facilities.
Graduate students form the core of both our educational programs and research initiatives, serving as our greatest resource. Our program features distinguished faculty at the forefront of their disciplines, advanced research equipment, cross-disciplinary collaboration opportunities, and an empowering atmosphere that fosters independent learning. We aim to cultivate well-rounded chemists, educators, and future leaders through a nurturing academic setting with access to premier resources, training, and leadership development. While contemporary chemistry research spans multiple disciplines, our graduate studies primarily concentrate on analytical chemistry, chemical biology, environmental chemistry, inorganic chemistry, materials science, organic chemistry, polymer science, experimental physical chemistry, and computational chemistry.