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The Department of Chemistry in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. A leader in chemical research and education since 1875
Congrats to Alexander Star and Amir Amiri whose work was recently highlighted in Pittwire. This research introduces a rapid platform for monitoring vaccine-induced antibody levels using carbon nanotube–based field-effect transistors. Read about it here: zurl.co/WGrNM
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Congrats to Alexander Star and Amir Amiri whose work was recently highlighted in Pittwire. This research introduces a rapid platform for monitoring vaccine-induced antibody levels using carbon nanotube–based field-effect transistors. Read about it here: zurl.co/WGrNM
Pitt Chem hosted its annual Safety Fair this week, reminding us that safety is always a priority. Attendees explored hands-on safety stations on the second-floor balcony and heard an insightful keynote from Dr. Adam Powell of PPG.
November 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Pitt Chem hosted its annual Safety Fair this week, reminding us that safety is always a priority. Attendees explored hands-on safety stations on the second-floor balcony and heard an insightful keynote from Dr. Adam Powell of PPG.
Grace Kenney received a New Investigator Grant from the Charles E. Kaufman Foundation for research on “An Unappreciated Yet Widespread Route to the Biosynthesis of Peptidic Natural Products.”
November 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Grace Kenney received a New Investigator Grant from the Charles E. Kaufman Foundation for research on “An Unappreciated Yet Widespread Route to the Biosynthesis of Peptidic Natural Products.”
Last Friday, the Department of Chemistry celebrated its 150th anniversary! People filled chevron to watch Ray Euler do live demos, David Waldeck talk about the history of the department, and to attend a poster session. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us.
October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last Friday, the Department of Chemistry celebrated its 150th anniversary! People filled chevron to watch Ray Euler do live demos, David Waldeck talk about the history of the department, and to attend a poster session. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us.
Congratulations to Alysia Mandato (Ph.D 2025) for receiving the Pittsburgh Section of the American Chemical Society Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes outstanding volunteer service to the local ACS section.
October 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Congratulations to Alysia Mandato (Ph.D 2025) for receiving the Pittsburgh Section of the American Chemical Society Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes outstanding volunteer service to the local ACS section.
Professor Nathaniel Rosi has received the Pittsburgh Award from the Pittsburgh Section of the American Chemical Society, which recognizes distinguished service to the field of chemistry. Read about him and his work here: zurl.co/PDITj
Professor Rosi received Pittsburgh Award from Pittsburgh ACS! | Department of Chemistry
Professor Nathaniel Rosi has received the Pittsburgh Award from the Pittsburgh Section of the American Chemical Society, which recognizes distinguished service to the field of chemistry. Rosi is being recognized for his contributions to the design and development of chiral nanomaterials as well as new classes of biomolecule-based multicomponent and multidomain metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) having applications ranging from carbon capture to contaminant separation.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Professor Nathaniel Rosi has received the Pittsburgh Award from the Pittsburgh Section of the American Chemical Society, which recognizes distinguished service to the field of chemistry. Read about him and his work here: zurl.co/PDITj
Professor Alexander Deiters wins 2026 ACS Cope Scholar Award. Read more about the award and Alexander Deiters here: zurl.co/gKR2p
September 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Professor Alexander Deiters wins 2026 ACS Cope Scholar Award. Read more about the award and Alexander Deiters here: zurl.co/gKR2p
Congrats to Elizabeth Shiby of the Waldeck group for recieving a PQI fellowship. Her explores structure and chiral-induced spin selectivity property relationships to identify the important features necessary for developing a more comprehensive understanding of this phenomenon.
August 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Congrats to Elizabeth Shiby of the Waldeck group for recieving a PQI fellowship. Her explores structure and chiral-induced spin selectivity property relationships to identify the important features necessary for developing a more comprehensive understanding of this phenomenon.
Congrats to Ann Marie Paterno from the Millstone group for receiving the PQI Fellowship. She researches how molecular interactions and reaction conditions influence nanoparticle outcomes, adopting a photocatalytic approach to characterize intermediate species as they evolve.
August 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Congrats to Ann Marie Paterno from the Millstone group for receiving the PQI Fellowship. She researches how molecular interactions and reaction conditions influence nanoparticle outcomes, adopting a photocatalytic approach to characterize intermediate species as they evolve.
Congratulations to our 2025 Safford Award recipients. A luncheon was held on August 7, 2025, to honor these amazing graduate teaching assistants at the University of Pittsburgh – Department of Chemistry. Thank you for making such a difference in our student’s education.
August 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Congratulations to our 2025 Safford Award recipients. A luncheon was held on August 7, 2025, to honor these amazing graduate teaching assistants at the University of Pittsburgh – Department of Chemistry. Thank you for making such a difference in our student’s education.
Grace Fleury (‘24) is an alum of the Floreancig group and current NSF GRFP fellow at Princeton University. Read more about her time at Pitt and what she’s been up to since graduating here: zurl.co/NZsjg
July 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Grace Fleury (‘24) is an alum of the Floreancig group and current NSF GRFP fellow at Princeton University. Read more about her time at Pitt and what she’s been up to since graduating here: zurl.co/NZsjg
In this paper from JPCB, the Saxena group establishes Q‑band double‑quantum coherence ESR as a method for measuring distances between nitroxide spin labels in proteins at physiologically relevant concentrations. Read more: zurl.co/pXRCx”
July 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In this paper from JPCB, the Saxena group establishes Q‑band double‑quantum coherence ESR as a method for measuring distances between nitroxide spin labels in proteins at physiologically relevant concentrations. Read more: zurl.co/pXRCx”
The Wipf group and collaborators studied the antitumor efficacy of 1,2,4‑triazole VCP/p97 allosteric inhibitors which showed low-nanomolar potency in mouse models. Read more in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry: zurl.co/RpGf4
July 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Wipf group and collaborators studied the antitumor efficacy of 1,2,4‑triazole VCP/p97 allosteric inhibitors which showed low-nanomolar potency in mouse models. Read more in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry: zurl.co/RpGf4
Baily Ford, a member of the Chong group, researches algorithms to sample the conformational space of biomolecules. Read more about his research and his experiences at Pitt here: zurl.co/TS7Bb
July 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Baily Ford, a member of the Chong group, researches algorithms to sample the conformational space of biomolecules. Read more about his research and his experiences at Pitt here: zurl.co/TS7Bb
The Rosi group and collaborators studied the differences in iodine adsorption in Zn(II) and Co(II)-based metal-organic frameworks. Read more here: zurl.co/b8g4m
June 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Rosi group and collaborators studied the differences in iodine adsorption in Zn(II) and Co(II)-based metal-organic frameworks. Read more here: zurl.co/b8g4m
Recently, the Saxena group developed a rigid, nucleotide-independent Cu(II)-based spin label that enables precise measurement of DNA conformation and flexibility using EPR spectroscopy. Read more in JACS: zurl.co/QFmBZ
June 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Recently, the Saxena group developed a rigid, nucleotide-independent Cu(II)-based spin label that enables precise measurement of DNA conformation and flexibility using EPR spectroscopy. Read more in JACS: zurl.co/QFmBZ
Using electronic structure calculations, the Jordan group characterized low energy isomers of different classes of the H+(H20)21 cluster. Read more in the Journal of Physical Chemistry A: zurl.co/ITTVP
June 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Using electronic structure calculations, the Jordan group characterized low energy isomers of different classes of the H+(H20)21 cluster. Read more in the Journal of Physical Chemistry A: zurl.co/ITTVP
The Wang group has a new review paper out on advancements in regio- and stereoselective synthesis of enantioenriched propargylic and allenic derivatives of silicon, germanium, and tin. Read more in Chemistry – An Asian Journal: zurl.co/fjLhF
June 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Wang group has a new review paper out on advancements in regio- and stereoselective synthesis of enantioenriched propargylic and allenic derivatives of silicon, germanium, and tin. Read more in Chemistry – An Asian Journal: zurl.co/fjLhF
Congratulations to the Transue Lab on their first Journal of the American Chemical Society Publication! Read the publication here: zurl.co/y1zJC and read more about the Transue Lab and their work here: zurl.co/vRbaM
May 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Congratulations to the Transue Lab on their first Journal of the American Chemical Society Publication! Read the publication here: zurl.co/y1zJC and read more about the Transue Lab and their work here: zurl.co/vRbaM
Congratulations to Dominic Brazzle, who just received The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh's College Chemistry Award. Read more about Dominic, and the work is his doing here: zurl.co/xxZ0u
May 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Congratulations to Dominic Brazzle, who just received The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh's College Chemistry Award. Read more about Dominic, and the work is his doing here: zurl.co/xxZ0u
Peng Liu’s group worked with researchers from UW Madison to investigate silver catalysts and their non-covalent interactions in asymmetric C‒H amidation reactions. Read more in Chem Catalysis: zurl.co/cQGo8
May 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Peng Liu’s group worked with researchers from UW Madison to investigate silver catalysts and their non-covalent interactions in asymmetric C‒H amidation reactions. Read more in Chem Catalysis: zurl.co/cQGo8
This month in Science, Peng Liu’s group and collaborators at UCSF and UCSB designed proteins with histidine-ligated porphyrin and heme ligands which have the potential to become ecofriendly catalysts. Read more: zurl.co/DPkXC
May 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This month in Science, Peng Liu’s group and collaborators at UCSF and UCSB designed proteins with histidine-ligated porphyrin and heme ligands which have the potential to become ecofriendly catalysts. Read more: zurl.co/DPkXC
Check out this new paper from the Rosi and Waldeck groups in ACS Nano on investigating the magnetic properties of the chiral-induced spin selectivity effect using atomic force: zurl.co/GaYBD
May 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Check out this new paper from the Rosi and Waldeck groups in ACS Nano on investigating the magnetic properties of the chiral-induced spin selectivity effect using atomic force: zurl.co/GaYBD
Christian Knox, a graduate student in the Peng Liu group, has been selected by the DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program to conduct on-site research at the Brookhaven national laboratory. Read more about the work he will be doing here: zurl.co/t6M2f
May 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Christian Knox, a graduate student in the Peng Liu group, has been selected by the DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program to conduct on-site research at the Brookhaven national laboratory. Read more about the work he will be doing here: zurl.co/t6M2f
Peng Liu’s group collaborated with researchers from Emory to investigate how HFIP influences the enantioselectivity of cyclopropanation reactions catalyzed by chiral dirhodium tetracarboxylates. Read more in the Journal of the American Chemical Society: zurl.co/o0JBu
May 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Peng Liu’s group collaborated with researchers from Emory to investigate how HFIP influences the enantioselectivity of cyclopropanation reactions catalyzed by chiral dirhodium tetracarboxylates. Read more in the Journal of the American Chemical Society: zurl.co/o0JBu