Inorganic Chemistry
Metal complexes, single-molecule magnetism, metal-templated synthesis, and catalysis.
Sections
Chemistry has six specialized research sections
From fundamental studies of molecules and biological systems to the development of new materials, energy technologies, and sustainable solutions, research spans the full spectrum of modern chemistry.
Together, the sections form the foundation of the department’s research, education, and innovation.
Organic Chemistry
Design and synthesis of organic molecules, and studies of their properties and reactivity.
Nano Chemistry
Nanoparticle catalysis, sustainable energy, molecular self-assembly, and imaging techniques.
Chemical Biology
Chemistry–biology interface focusing on nanoscale phenomena and biomedicine.
Biological Chemistry
Molecular understanding of biological systems, protein structure, and modeling.
Physical Chemistry
Experimental and theoretical research in gas-phase and surface chemistry, focusing on climate, atmospheric chemistry, and protein folding.
Research Centres
The Department of Chemistry hosts a number of interdisciplinary research centres that bring together researchers across disciplines and institutions to address complex scientific challenges.
The centres provide a framework for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange within areas ranging from molecular science and advanced materials to health, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
Danmarks Grundforskningsfond
Center for High Entropy Alloy Catalysis (CHEAC)
CHEAC pioneers electrochemical technologies that transform renewable energy into valuable...
Center for Geometrically Engineered Cellular Systems (GEC)
An overarching goal of synthetic biology is to control and direct the behaviour of...
Center for Optimized Oligo Escape and Control of Disease (COE)
COE's vision is to unlock the potential of oligonucleotide therapeutics by...
The Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center (CORC)
Developing next-generation technologies for CO2 capture and utilisation.
Center for Medicinal Chemistry
The Center for Medicinal Chemistry brings together researchers, academia, and industry to develop the medicines of tomorrow.
Nano-Science Center
From nanomaterials to medicine: Explore the research groups at the Nano-Science Center.
Core facilities
The Department of Chemistry provides access to advanced research infrastructure that supports excellence across disciplines. Through state-of-the-art facilities for 4D cellular imaging and pulse EPR spectroscopy, we enable cutting-edge research into biological processes and molecular systems at the highest international level.
Research Groups
Inorganic Chemistry
Nano Chemistry
JC Group
Ultrafast Nanophotonics for Applied Optical Materials
Jensen Group
Nanomaterial Structure
Laursen Group
Nano Chemistry
Pittkowski Group
Nanoparticles in Electrocatalysis
Rossmeisl Group
Theoretical Catalysis
TJS Group
Scott Group
Energy Conversion Interfaces
Stamou Group
Solomon Group
Molecular Electronics Theory
Vosch Group
Nanospectroscopy
Physical Chemistry
Nielsen Group
Copenhagen Chemistry Atmospheric Research (CCAR)
Johnson Group
Airlab (Atmospheric Infuser Research-laboratory)
Kjaergaard Group
Exploitation of Solar Energy
Sauer Group
Hansen Group
Theory of Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Energy and Charge Transfe
Jensen Group
Computational Quantum Chemistry