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Dec 21, 2023

Chemistry Recent Appointments and New Faces – December 2023

Faculty Employee Name Position Effective Date Raja Ghosh Assistant Professor 01/01/2024 Xiatong Li Assistant Professor 01/01/2024 Postdocs Employee Name Position Research Group Effective Date Yaoyao Shen Postdoctoral Research Scholar Chang…
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Sep 28, 2023

Prof. Yi Xiao and Prof. Wei-chen Chang Named LORD Distinguished Scholars by the College of Sciences

The College of Sciences has named Dr. Yi Xiao and Dr. Wei-chen Chang, associate professors in the Department of Chemistry, as the Hugh C. Lord, LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar at NC State, and the Thomas Lord, LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar at NC State, respectively.

Professor Ghada Rabah Headshot

Sep 27, 2023

Ghada Rabah Receives OUR-CURE Grant

This year, Teaching Professor Ghada Rabah has received the OUR-CURE Grant to grow collaborative interdisciplinary course-based undergraduate research experiences for students.

Dr. Suzy Purrington Headshot

Sep 27, 2023

Remembering Suzanne “Suzy” Purrington

Dr. Suzy Purrington, a beloved faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at NC State, passed away on June 25, 2023, after a short illness.
The Belltower provides a backdrop for colorful fall leaves.

Sep 27, 2023

Two Chemistry Faculty Appointed College of Sciences Dean Fellows

Prof. Ghada Rabah and Prof. Thomas Theis have been appointed Dean’s Faculty Fellows in the College of Sciences for the academic year 2023-2024.
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Sep 22, 2023

Meet our Newest Faculty

Get to know these extraordinary scientists, and find out why they’re excited to join the Wolfpack. 
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.
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…
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
Yi Xiao Headshot

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.
The NC State Belltower at dusk and night with lights streaming by. Photo by Marc Hall

Mar 13, 2023

Expanding the Chemistry and ‘Folding Rules’ of Peptidomimetics

Proulx received a prestigious grant from NIH to investigate new strategies for Peptide Mimicry.
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Feb 23, 2023

Maria Oliver-Hoyo, ACS 2023 National Award Winner

Maria Oliver-Hoyo wins an ACS2023 National Award.