Organic Research

The Penn State Department of Chemistry has a growing legacy in organic and small molecule methodology and complex synthesis.  Faculty are engaged in cutting edge research that spans the realm of traditional synthesis and methodology, polymer chemistry, electrochemical methods, stimuli-responsive reactivity, and bioorganic chemistry.  Researchers have interests that are centered in new methodology for the synthesis of molecules and materials for utility in pharmaceuticals, catalysis, active/responsive networks, biomedicine, and electronic materials.

Organic Chemistry Research Areas:

Bioorganic  |  Catalysis  |  Methodology  |  Organometallic  |  Polymers and Organic Materials  |  Synthetic Organic Chemistry