Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at Wake Forest University.
We are a group of 33 faculty and staff providing dynamic educational opportunities to our 70 undergraduate majors, 205 undergraduate minors and 32 graduate students that extend beyond the classroom to the research lab and the community. Our teaching and research occur both in the newly renovated Salem Hall on the Reynolda campus and at Wake Downtown in the Innovation Quarter. I invite you to come learn, investigate, and join the team (chemistry@wfu.edu).
The department’s mission is to prepare students to use their critical thinking skills and chemical knowledge to address technological and scientific challenges. Consistent with the institution’s teacher-scholar model, the faculty is committed to internationally-recognized research programs and engaging all students in the scientific discovery process. The department will strive to be a recognized leader in undergraduate and graduate education by offering a rigorous and contemporary interdisciplinary curriculum and opportunities that extend beyond the traditional boundaries of chemistry, both in the classroom and research laboratories.
S. Bruce King, Kitchin Chair and Professor of Chemistry
Who We Are
Our Team
Our Facts
Latest News
Dr. Mallory Makowsky (B.S. ’08) receives the 2024 Young Alumni Award
Since 2014 The Wake Forest Department of Chemistry and the alumni group, the Wake Forest Friends of Chemistry, has sponsored two alumni awards, a Distinguished Alumni Award and a Young Alumni Award. The Distinguished award honors Chemistry alumni for their preeminent contributions… Read More
Dr. Leslie Poole (B.A. ’80, Ph.D. ’88) Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Since 2014 The Wake Forest Department of Chemistry and the alumni group, the Wake Forest Friends of Chemistry, has sponsored two alumni awards, a Distinguished Alumni Award and a Young Alumni Award. The Distinguished award honors Chemistry alumni for their preeminent contributions… Read More
Ghadiri named Emerging Investigator 2024
Emerging Investigators 2024: Pioneering the Future of Materials Chemistry
The Journal of Materials Chemistry C has unveiled its 2024 Emerging Investigators collection, showcasing some of the most promising early-career scientists in the field of materials chemistry. This curated selection… Read More
URECA– Research a Catalyst for Change
The Photostory on “URECA– Research a Catalyst for Change” highlights the experiences of Wake Forest University students participating in the URECA (Undergraduate Research Experiences and Creative Activities) summer program. Dr. Wendu Ding with Leo Liu as well as Dr. Elham Ghadiri and… Read More
Dr. Lauren Rajakovich (’11) receives the 2023 Young Alumni Award
Since 2014 The Wake Forest Department of Chemistry and the alumni group, the Wake Forest Friends of Chemistry, has sponsored two alumni awards, a Distinguished Alumni Award and a Young Alumni Award. The Distinguished award honors Chemistry alumni for their preeminent contributions… Read More
SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATES (2024)
AT WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
NSF-sponsored program and Wake Forest Translational Science Center provide undergraduate
summer stipends for mentored scientific research at Wake Forest University
Who is eligible? Students from local colleges and Universities… Read More
Contact Us
Upcoming Seminar and Special Events
- October 16, 2024
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Seminar: Three Minute Talks
Starts: October 16, 2024, 4:00 pmLocation: Wake Downtown 4802
Full Description:Seminar Title: Three Minute Talks
Affiliation: Wake Forest University
Host: Dr. Wendu Ding
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Upcoming Seminar and Special Events
- October 16, 2024
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Seminar: Three Minute Talks
Starts: October 16, 2024, 4:00 pmLocation: Wake Downtown 4802
Full Description:Seminar Title: Three Minute Talks
Affiliation: Wake Forest University
Host: Dr. Wendu Ding
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