Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry

Students and faculty in our group apply chemistry to address critical societal challenges, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. Our program equips students with advanced expertise in analytical, organic, physical, inorganic, biological, and environmental chemistry, along with the qualitative and quantitative skills essential for professional research and teaching. Key areas of focus include chemical processes in natural systems and their effects on the air, water, soil, and human health; the environmental fate and transport of pollutants; pesticide and toxicant chemistry; food chemistry; fiber and polymer chemistry; enzymatic reactions and fermentation chemistry; and the innovations in sustainable chemical practices. Graduates from our program go on to impactful careers in academia, government agencies, industry, environmental consulting, and other fields, contributing meaningfully to scientific progress and societal well-being.