Chemistry at Uppsala University

Welcome to Chemistry at Uppsala University. Here you will find creative research and world-leading teaching. Teaching is characterised by an extensive range of courses, excellent research affiliation and a large proportion of laboratory work. The creative and research-intensive environment contributes to both broad knowledge and cutting-edge expertise.

The Section of Chemistry consists of two departments at two campuses; Department of Chemistry - Ångström at the Ångström Laboratory and Department of Chemistry - BMC at the Biomedical Centre (BMC). Research at BMC focuses more on the life sciences and at Ångström Laboratory more on materials and energy.

Several research topics

The research subject chemistry with us at Uppsala University includes analytical chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry, macromolecular chemistry, molecular biomimetics, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, structural chemistry and synthetic molecular chemistry. This breadth and expertise are reflected in outstanding research. For example, synthesis of complex molecules, materials for catalysis, medical uses in drug development and understanding of brain diseases.

Two Nobel Laureates

Many prominent scientists have worked within chemisty at Uppsala University, including the Nobel Laureates The Svedberg and Arne Tiselius. Their research has contributed to methods for purification and characterisation of complex materials. Today, synthetic materials with different functions are produced and studied in Uppsala, from those that mimic photosynthesis in plants to polymeric materials that can replace damaged human tissue.