Chemistry

Overview

While much of our research begins with concepts at a fundamental level, we are passionate about using the findings to make a real impact on the world around us.

The work of a research chemist is to find real-world problems produce business opportunities, enhance the quality of life, create jobs, and boost the economy, Our research has a significant impact on society, industry, government, and public service.

Chemistry graduate school at University of Southampton offers a supportive environment for postgraduate study and personal development. This includes integrated training modules supervised by our scientists and a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to science.

All students planning to complete a PhD must formally register for an MPhil degree in the first instance. Students can then transfer after one year to a PhD registration upon completion of a mini-thesis describing the project objectives and preliminary results.

Main areas of research

Our areas of research are:

• characterisation and analytics
• chemical biology, diagnostics and therapeutics
• computational systems
• electrochemistry
• functional inorganic, materials and supramolecular chemistry
• magnetic resonance
• organic chemistry: synthesis, catalysis and flow 
• education