Physical chemists aim to develop a fundamental understanding at the molecular and atomic level of how materials behave and how chemical reactions occur, knowledge that is relevant in nearly every area ...

The Department expects that incoming students have gained a mastery of undergraduate chemistry before entering the graduate program. For Chemistry Ph.D., expected course work at the undergraduate ...

Summary Physical chemistry lies at the interface of physics and chemistry, providing both a conceptual and quantitative framework to understand molecular interactions and energy transformations.

Purpose To encourage and reward outstanding contributions to physical organic chemistry. Description The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at ...

Physical chemistry applies the principles of physics to the study of chemical systems and their properties. By exploring the bonding, forces, energetics, motion and equilibria of chemical ...

Purpose To encourage and reward outstanding research in physical chemistry. Description The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the ...

Stuart Alan Rice, a longtime professor at the University of Chicago whose pioneering research shaped the field of physical chemistry in the second half of the 20th century, died Dec. 22 at the age of ...