The Department of Chemistry undertakes basic chemistry teaching of the whole university and professional advanced research work, with standardized experimental teaching system and rigorous academic research atmosphere.

Its main research directions include new material synthesis, chemical reaction mechanism analysis, environmental applied chemistry and biological macromolecule chemical research, closely linking experimental research with social industry demands.
The department is equipped with high-precision testing instruments and safe experimental sites, carries out in-depth academic communication and cooperative research, and cultivates excellent basic scientific research and chemical applied technical talents.
Department of Chemistry Website(https://chemistry.virginia.edu/)