Department of Chemistry

Ranked in the top 50% of 212 doctoral programs in the U.S. by the National Research Council; eight faculty awarded NSF CAREER Awards since 2017.

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University of Houston Awarded $1.26M NIH Grant to Outsmart Superbugs

Researchers use AI, quantum sensing to predict bacterial mutations and target antibiotic resistance.
Department of Energy Awards UH-led Team $2.88M to Use AI to Strengthen America’s Critical Mineral Supply Chain

Grant awarded to discover next-generation permanent magnets.
New Imaging Technology Tracks Cellular Roots of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ALS

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NSM Celebrates 909 Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement

Ceremony recognizes student achievement and academic excellence.