Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at WKU. Chemistry is often referred to as the “central science” because it helps connect the physical sciences and life sciences. We offer ...

Nuclear chemistry is concerned with the properties of and changes to atomic nuclei, as opposed to traditional chemistry, which involves properties and changes related to the electronic structure ...

Environmental chemistry is the study of chemical processes that occur in water, air, terrestrial and living environments, and the effects of human activity on them. It includes topics such as ...

Chemistry is a creative science that is used to develop everything from new materials for superconductors and new batteries, to new drug molecules for the pharmaceutical industry. Without it, many ...

We are dedicated to delivering excellence in chemistry teaching and pioneering research. As one of the largest departments in the UK, we take pride in our diverse community of staff, students, ...

The Department of Chemistry and Materials Science focuses on micro-, nano- and atomic scale engineering of compounds and materials. Our work in these areas encompasses synthesis, characterization and ...