Welcome to the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
The department of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Arkansas strives for excellence in research, teaching and service in chemistry—the central science. We aspire to positions of leadership regarding the discovery of new scientific knowledge, the training of students, and the economic development of the State of Arkansas. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse group of the best faculty, students and staff to address the challenges of the future through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research and education.
PUBLICATIONS
Developing catalysts for the hydrolysis of glycosidic bonds in oligosaccharides using a spectrophotometric screening assay
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Engineering central substitutions in heptamethine dyes for improved fluorophore performance
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In situ and 2D and 3D in silico redox cycling studies for design optimization of coplanar arrays of microband electrodes in a 70 μm × 100 μm electroactive footprint
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A cost-effective enzyme kinetics and inhibition model for biochemistry education and research
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News
Assistant Chair Margaret Hershberger, Instructor Chris Mazzanti and Professor Rob Coridan Receive Fulbright Annual Faculty Teaching and Research Awards
Assistant Professor Bin Dong Selected as 2025-26 Connor Faculty Fellow
Honors Sophomore Claire Walker Named Udall Scholar for Her Commitment to Tribal Healthcare
David Parette Awarded Employee of the Third Quarter (Technical/Paraprofessional Category) by Staff Senate
Assistant Professor Martin Edwards Receives Prestigious CAREER Award
Professor Ingrid Fritsch and Instructor Matt Gerner Recognized at Provost's Faculty Recognition Reception
Instructor Benard Omogo Selected for Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program
Professor Julie Stenken Receives $416,000 NIH R21 Award for Portable Microsampling Backpack with Integrated Sensing System
DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS
Departmental seminars are held on Mondays from 3-3:55PM in CHEM 144