Chemistry & Biochemistry

Research & Industry Applications

Our analytical facilities support undergraduate research, interdisciplinary projects,
and collaborations with industry partners. Students apply advanced analytical techniques
to real-world challenges, gaining experience in experimental design, sample preparation,
instrumental analysis, data interpretation, and problem-solving.

Advanced Materials and Surface Chemistry

  • Characterization of polymers and other materials using thermal, spectroscopic, and elemental techniques.
  • Investigation of surface wettability, interfacial interactions, and material properties.
  • Evaluation of materials for environmental, industrial, and energy-related applications.

Analytical Method Development and Quality Assurance

  • Development and optimization of analytical methods for environmental, industrial, and research applications.
  • Evaluation of analytical performance, including accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and detection limits.
  • Application of quality assurance and quality control principles, calibration techniques, and data integrity practices.

Critical Minerals and Resource Recovery

  • Elemental characterization of minerals, ores, and industrial materials.
  • Analysis of trace elements and impurities relevant to mineral processing and resource recovery.
  • Investigation of chemical separation processes and recovery of valuable elements from complex matrices.

Environmental Analysis and Monitoring

  • Detection and quantification of trace metals and other contaminants in water, soil, and environmental samples.
  • Characterization of microplastics, polymers, and emerging environmental contaminants.
  • Investigation of soil chemistry, natural organic matter, and interactions between contaminants and environmental materials.

Pharmaceutical and Biochemical Analysis

  • Identification and quantification of organic compounds in complex mixtures.
  • Characterization of molecular structure, composition, and purity.
  • Investigation of chemical interactions and analytical methods relevant to pharmaceutical and biochemical research.