Department of Chemistry

Ranked in the top 50% of 212 doctoral programs in the U.S. by the National Research Council; eight faculty awarded NSF CAREER Awards since 2017.

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University of Houston Chemist Awarded $2.19M NIH Grant to Study How Gut Microbiomes, Dietary Metals Impact Disease

Melissa Zastrow develops oxygen-independent biosensors to track how essential trace metals in yogurt and supplements alter gut bacteria.
NSM Chemist Thomas Teets Appointed to Prestigious Welch Chair

Endowed position recognizes broad excellence in fundamental chemical research while providing crucial flexible support for photochemistry innovations.
Naihao Chiang Receives 2026 Peter Mark Memorial Award

UH chemist recognized for nanoscale imaging research with potential applications in energy and human health.
University of Houston Awarded $1.26M NIH Grant to Outsmart Superbugs

Researchers use AI, quantum sensing to predict bacterial mutations and target antibiotic resistance.