Applying to the Ph.D. Program
Doctoral study in chemistry at Stanford University prepares students for research and teaching careers with diverse emphases in basic, life, medical, physical, energy, materials, and environmental
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2024 Commencement
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Study Tips for Chemistry
Just as you need to take time to practice for sports or learn a foreign language, you need to take time to practice chemistry.
Research
The Department of Chemistry covers research in 7 areas: Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Chemistry-Biology Interface, Materials Chemistry and
Center for Molecular Analysis and Design
The Center for Molecular Analysis and Design is directed at advancing the frontiers of chemistry and chemistry-driven research across all scientific disciplines.
In Memoriam: John Brauman (1937-2024)
Stanford chemist John Brauman, the J.G. Jackson and C.J. Wood Professor of Chemistry, has passed. During his 55-year career at Stanford, he served as a mentor to many and held several key positions, including Department Chair, Associate Dean for Natural Sciences, and Associate Dean of Research.
John Brauman's research on chemical structure and reactivity changed the way people thought about chemistry, clarifying how solvents affect chemical stability and reactivity.
Amongst the many honors that he received over his lifetime was the National Medal of Science in 2002, membership in the National Academy of Sciences in 1976, the National Academy of Sciences Award in Chemical Science, and many awards from the American Chemical Society including the Linus Pauling Medal, Willard Gibbs Award, Harrison Howe Award, James…
Fostering a Culture of Respect
The Department of Chemistry is committed to fostering a respectful workplace culture. We strive to cultivate a safe, inclusive and fair environment where our staff, faculty, researchers and students can thrive as they advance new chemical frontiers through research, innovation, collaboration and scholarship.
Message from the Chair
Steven G. Boxer
Camille Dreyfus Professor of Chemistry
Chair, Department of Chemistry
Welcome to the Chemistry Department!
The students and faculty in our Department explore a broad range of atomic and molecular systems, create new forms of matter, and develop experimental and theoretical tools to understand and control the behavior of electrons, atoms, molecules and materials – to the benefit of science and society. Some of our research groups focus on core aspects of physical and synthetic chemistry, while others explore open questions at the interface with materials science, energy science, catalysis, neuroscience, chemical biology, and biophysics. We are dedicated to developing the next generation of scholars in the chemical sciences and building an inclusive learning environment.
Our Department is located in close proximity to other Departments in the natural sciences - biology, physics, applied physics, statistics and mathematics - the Schools of Engineering and Medicine, as well many interdisciplinary centers and state-of-the-art shared facilities, making Stanford a rich environment for our students and faculty. SLAC, housing the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lab, the ultra-fast x-ray laser and many other resources, are close by. Our outstanding facilities and beautiful location south of San Francisco provide an exceptional environment for teaching and research.
Recent News
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Carolyn Bertozzi, William F. Sharpe, and Carl Wieman are among Stanford’s Nobel laureates. | Bertozzi: L.A. Cicero; Sharpe: Anne Knudson; Wieman: Andrew...
