LSU Department of Chemistry

LSU Department of Chemistry Department of Chemistry at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge: chemistry.lsu.edu

Welcome to Louisiana State University, home of the "Fighting Tigers" and their Bengal tiger mascot, Mike VI. LSU is the flagship institution of the state of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status. Since 1860, LSU has served the people of Louisiana, the region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The University brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy. LSU Chemistry is one of six departments in the College of Science and is currently designated as a Foundation of Excellence Department due to the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty, staff and students in terms of teaching/learning, research and service. The Department of Chemistry has LSU's largest PhD program and is one of the best-equipped Chemistry departments in the United States.

09/14/2026

Four LSU faculty members have been awarded the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s most prestigious grant for early-career researchers, bringing more than $2.4 million to LSU.

The winning research projects span hurricane resilience, molecular machines, post-quantum software security, and defenses against online scams.

Learn more at the link in comments.

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📣 We’re hiring! LSU Chemistry invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in Analytical Chemistry at the Assi...
09/14/2026

📣 We’re hiring! LSU Chemistry invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in Analytical Chemistry at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level.

We’re seeking a researcher with expertise in measurement or instrumental science, especially in areas including, but not limited to, trace analysis, developing field-ready tools, chemometrics, automated data interpretation, and developing new analytical methods and sensors.

Join a supportive and collaborative department with opportunities to build interdisciplinary partnerships across LSU and pursue large-scale research initiatives with academic and industry partners.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/Assistant--Associate-or-Full-Professor-in-Analytical-Chemistry_R00120454

Associate Professor Noémie Elgrishi received an NSF EPSCoR Research Fellows award to investigate how metal-organic cages...
09/09/2026

Associate Professor Noémie Elgrishi received an NSF EPSCoR Research Fellows award to investigate how metal-organic cages capture PFAS and other charged contaminants.

Through a collaboration with Dr. Kristina Håkansson at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the research team will examine why some cages capture certain molecules more effectively than others. Their findings could guide the development of more selective, reusable materials for water purification.💧

Learn more: https://www.lsu.edu/science/chemistry/news/2026/09/elgrishi.php

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09/01/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Zakiya S. Wilson-Kennedy on being selected as one of LSU’s representatives in the 2026–27 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP)! 🎉

The SEC ALDP prepares and advances faculty for leadership roles across the SEC and higher education. We’re proud to see Dr. Wilson-Kennedy recognized for her leadership potential and look forward to all she’ll bring to this year’s cohort! 💜💛

08/31/2026
08/31/2026

Congratulations to Gayomi Samarakoon, a PhD student in the LSU Department of Chemistry and a member of the Baranets Research Group, on receiving the Adah Proctor Sturgis Graduate Scholarship in Chemistry and Biochemistry!

The scholarship recognizes graduate students for their achievements and promise in chemistry and biochemistry. It honors Adah Proctor Sturgis, a trailblazing chemist who worked for the Ethyl Corporation. Her grandson, LSU alumnus Dr. Erich Sturgis, helped establish the scholarship to honor his grandmother and pioneering women in science.

Congratulations, Gayomi!

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Víctor García-López, assistant professor from the LSU Department of Chemistry on receiving an NSF CAREER Award! 🎉

Dr. García-López will study how light-responsive molecular machines can reshape lipid membranes and control their electrical properties. The research could help lay the foundation for bioinspired materials that emulate aspects of learning and memory while providing interdisciplinary training for LSU students and expanding STEM outreach across Louisiana.

🔗 Read more: https://www.lsu.edu/science/news/2026/08/career-garcia-lopez.php

08/06/2026

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