How to combine life-determining molecules

Our research is conducted on two different campuses (Ångström and BMC) where each department has its own research focus, you can read more about our two departments below.

The Department of Chemistry – BMC

The general theme of research is the synthesis and analysis of molecules and their assemblies, in order to understand their structural and chemical features, and their implications in life science and technology. Synthesis and characterization using advanced analytical and biophysical methods are important thematic areas of interest for all research programmes, while molecular recognition is a common theme to many groups.

• Analytical chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Organic chemistry

The specific research topics in the different research programmes have evolved over time as a result of department  and programme strategies, available resources and the interests of the principal investigators. The department encourages the establishment of new research topics when they fit the strategic goals of a research programme and necessary resources are available.

The Department of Chemistry – Ångström 

At Ångström, one of the research fields within chemistry is focused on the development of renewable energy sources and energy carriers. This area occupies a special position in Uppsala and includes solar cells, artificial photosynthesis, hydrogen production, fuel cells, biofuels from biomass and smarter batteries. World-leading research collaborative projects map the structure of metals and chemical compounds, including those with unique catalytic activity, electrical conductivity, and the ability to store energy, contributing to future sustainable energy systems.

The Department of Chemistry – Ångström is organised into six research programmes:

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Macromolecular Chemistry
• Molecular Biomimetics
• Physical Chemistry
• Structural Chemistry
• Synthetic Molecular Chemistry