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Rensselaer’s department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology provides courses and programs of study that reflect the central role of chemistry in the science and technology of tomorrow.
The programs offered lead to B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry — a minor in chemistry is also available.
In addition to a strong focus in the traditional areas of chemistry — such as synthesis, molecular structure, and chemical reactions — Chemistry and Chemical Biology offers courses and research programs in the rapidly developing frontiers of modern science. These areas include biochemistry, biophysics and biotechnology, materials and polymer chemistry, and medicinal chemistry.
The department is home to the editorial offices of the ACS journal, Chemistry of Materials
In the News:
Professor Curt Breneman Named as New Head of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Rensselaer has named Curt Breneman as the new head of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. Breneman has been with Rensselaer since 1989. He was formerly the acting head of the department.
“I congratulate Dr. Breneman and look forward to his continued, strong leadership within the School of Science at Rensselaer,” said Dean of the School of Science Laurie Leshin. “Dr. Breneman is an exceptional teacher and scientist. As acting head of the department, his leadership has been an important part of the success of chemistry at Rensselaer and I am delighted to formalize his role here.”
Breneman has written more than 85 academic papers and 15 book chapters, and has presented over 250 invited lectures. Throughout his career, he has served as a consultant to many companies, including General Electric, Eastman Kodak, Google, and multiple pharmaceutical and drug discovery companies. He was named a fellow of the American Chemical Society in 2011.
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The Baruch ’60 Center for Biochemical Solar Energy Research Conference at Rensselaer Draws Solar Experts from Around the World
Experts from around the globe came together at Rensselaer Nov. 4-5 at the Baruch ’60 Center for Biochemical Solar Energy Research to discuss the development of technologies that run on the cleanest and safest energy production process on Earth: photosynthesis.
The conference, titled “At the Interface of Natural and Artificial Photosynthesis,” was co-chaired by K.V. Lakshmi, assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology and the scientific lead at the Baruch ’60 Center.
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“Heparin Synthesis Improved”: C&EN featured the noticeable article in Science by Prof. Robert J. Linhardt
In the Oct 31, 2011 issue of C&EN, which is the most widely subscribed journal in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, a new approach toward preparing novel synthetic forms of the anticoagulant heparin was highlighted to acknowledge the recent innovation of heparin synthesis by Professor Robert H. Linhardt and his coworkers.
Published in October 28, 2011 issue of Science, Prof. Linhardt’s novel chemoenzymatic synthesis approach of ultralow molecular weight heparins represents another major breakthrough in synthesizing this important class of medical agent. Congratulations, Bob!
Prof. Breneman, Crivello and Moore have been named as 2011 ACS Fellows.
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Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
120 Cogswell
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 276-6456
Fax: (518) 276-4887
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