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College of Sciences 
Department of Chemistry

2023

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Sep 20, 2023

Alumnus Profile: Andreas Schmidt ’15

Eight years ago, Andreas "Andy" Schmidt was studying sensors in a Cox Hall lab under Prof. Leslie Sombers, his advisor. Let’s navigate with him along his path of success, from his first day at NC State University to his current job as a Digital Product Engineer at Sealed Air. 
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Sep 16, 2023

Graduate Student Spotlight: Chiamaka Uzoewulu

Chiamaka Uzoewulu is now a graduate student of chemistry in her 3rd year at NC State University. We asked her a few questions. 
The Wolfpack community enjoyed a laser show at the Belltower during Packapalooza festivities on August 26, 2023. Photo by Becky Kirkland

Sep 16, 2023

Eight Chemistry Faculty Recently Promoted

Our department is proud to announce the promotion of eight of our faculty members, effective August 16, 2023. 

Sep 19, 2023

Recent Appointments and Faculty Promotions

New Faces Faculty Employee Name Position Effective Date Milena Jovanovic Assistant Professor 08/16/2023 Staff Employee Name Position Effective Date Azamat Galiakhmetov Research Associate 09/20/2023 Linlin Wang Research Associate 06/28/2023 Postdocs… 
A closeup of equipment in Milad Abolhasani's existing self-driving lab, known as the "Artificial Chemist 2.0"

Jul 5, 2023

Research Team Awarded UNC ROI Grant to Accelerate Molecular Discovery Using an Autonomous Robotic Lab

An NC State University research team has been awarded funding from the UNC System Research Opportunities Initiative (ROI) to accelerate molecular and biological innovations enabled by next-generation self-driving labs. Self-driving labs… 
Students wearing black and red gowns before their graduation ceremony are gathered on the lawn

May 18, 2023

Chemistry Graduation – Spring 2023

Congratulations to our Chemistry students who graduated in Spring 2023. We are so proud of you! 
Photo of Maria Gallardo-Williams and Derek Ham, winners of the 2023 Libraries Faculty Award

May 12, 2023

Maria Gallardo-Williams and Derek Ham receive the 2023 Libraries Faculty Award

Gallardo-Williams’ open pedagogy and Ham’s racial history VR artistry highlight their collaborations with the Libraries 

May 10, 2023

Shipman’s Poster, First Place Winner

Angela Shipman, a graduate student in Jim Martin's group, wins the first place in the category of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the 16th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium. 

Apr 25, 2023

Chemist Xiao Develops High-Performance Bio Receptors – Aptamers and Innovative Biosensors

Research at the Xiao lab is based in the fields of biomaterials science, biotechnology, and bioanalytical chemistry. 
Memorial Belltower

Mar 27, 2023

Brudno, Vinueza, University Faculty Scholars

Yevgeny Brudno and Nelson Vinueza, associate faculty in chemistry, have been named University Faculty Scholars. 
The late afternoon sun cuts across the Belltower.

Mar 24, 2023

AQUASORB: an Innovative Approach to Address the Need for Fresh Water

AQUASORB is an innovative approach to address the need for plentiful fresh water that is renewable, widely available, and inexpensive. 
Students petting a therapy dog

Mar 20, 2023

Pause for Paws: Meet Keeper

Meet Keeper who actively participates in Pause for Paws events organized by Prevention Services.