Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at Wake Forest University
As chair, I am excited to introduce our community of scholars and researchers who are passionate about understanding the molecular details of the world we live in. With teaching and research spaces spanning both Salem Hall on the Reynolda campus and Wake Downtown in the Innovation Quarter, our faculty and staff are dedicated to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and providing students with a rigorous education that prepares them for successful careers in chemistry and beyond.
The Department of Chemistry accomplishes this mission by:
- Offering opportunities for achievement in undergraduate and graduate research through collaboration in state-of-the-art facilities,
- Integrating emerging interdisciplinary curricular and research areas into our existing programs,
- Enhancing student-faculty engagement by providing high-quality instruction and opportunities for technology-enhanced learning, and
- Expanding international study and research exchange opportunities to prepare students for entry into the global scientific community.
I invite you to investigate and explore the opportunities we offer in Chemistry at Wake
Forest University. Please feel free to reach out to us (chemistry@wfu.edu) to schedule a
visit or inquire about the programs we offer.
— Lindsay R. Comstock, Associate Professor of Chemistry
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Summer Research Opportunities for Undergrads
Wake Forest University offers summer research opportunities for undergraduates through an NSF-sponsored program and the Wake Forest Translational Science Center. Eligible students from local colleges and universities (with sophomore standing, or 25+ credit hours completed) may apply to participate in 10 weeks… Read More
Patricia Dos Santos: Walk with Wente
In this installment of Walk with Wente, President Susan Wente sits down with Professor Patricia Dos Santos for an engaging conversation about biochemistry, enzyme research, and the real-world impact of scientific discovery. The discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge work happening… Read More
2025 Chemistry Department Young Alumni Award
ANNOUNCEMENT:
2025 Wake Forest University Chemistry Department Young Alumni Award
Alec H. Christian, Ph.D.
The winner of the 2025 Young Alumni Award is Dr. Alec H. Christian. Congratulations to him! In just over a decade since he… Read More
South Hall renamed to honor Hopkins
pictured: Dr. Larry Hopkins, Oprah Winfrey, Professor Maya Angelou, and Professor Beth Hopkins
Wake Forest University is honoring two trailblazing alumni and beloved leaders by renaming South Hall to Dr. Larry D. Hopkins and Professor Beth N. Hopkins Hall…. Read More
Search: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track
faculty position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry, effective July 1, 2026.
Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry is required for the position. Qualified
applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses…
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The 2025 Oakley R. Vail Lecturer
Daniel W. Armstrong
Welch Distinguished Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Texas
Scientific Lecture: “Importance of D-Amino Acids in Biological Systems: Detection & Analysis”
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
4:00…
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