National University of Singapore Chemistry Programs

The main objectives of the National University of Singapore Chemistry Department are to raise awareness of the importance of chemistry in modern living and to motivate members of the public, especially students and young adults, to pursue a deeper understanding of this field of scholarship. In the Department of Chemistry, they are working towards the theoretical and experimental understanding of the behaviours of atoms and molecules, advancing fundamental knowledge and the forefront of chemical sciences, for the benefit of society and mankind.

NUS Chemistry has a group of very talented, outstanding faculty members, renowned and well-recognized in their respective fields of research. Their faculty members are actively exploring many emerging areas in the chemical sciences, including advanced and functional materials, catalysis and synthesis, chemical biology and biochemistry, energy and environmental chemistry, as well as sustainable chemistry, among others. At NUS Chemistry, they are well-equipped with excellent modern teaching/research laboratories, along with state-of-the-art facilities, and awe-inspiring infrastructures.